- Nigeria’s decline follows its recent poor performance
In the latest FIFA rankings released on Thursday, Nigeria has fallen to the 38th position.
The Super Eagles now have 1498.93 points, a decrease from their previous 1520.27 points.
Formerly ranked 30th in March, Nigeria’s decline follows its recent poor performance in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
In their recent games, the Super Eagles played a 1-1 draw against Bafana Bafana of South Africa in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, and suffered a 2-1 defeat to Benin Republic in a match played in Ivory Coast.
Nigeria’s hopes for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers remain doubtful, as the nation failed to secure victories in these crucial matches.
Meanwhile, Argentina maintained its top position in the rankings, solidifying its status as the leading football nation in the world.
The South American giants gained 2.14 points, bringing their total to 1860.14, reflecting their consistent high-level performance in recent tournaments.