Overview
- Germany enters the World Cup year in 10th with 1,724 points, trailing leaders Spain (1,877), Argentina (1,873) and France (1,870).
- Morocco climbed from 11th to 8th on the back of its run to the Africa Cup final, edging ahead of Germany and marking its best ranking since 1998.
- New African champion Senegal rose seven places to 12th, while Nigeria leapt 12 spots to 26th and Cameroon gained 12 to reach 45th.
- FIFA’s ranking update reflects recent continental tournament results and helps determine World Cup seeding pots.
- Germany’s build-up includes friendlies at Switzerland on March 27 and against Ghana on March 30, a 26-player squad announcement in May, and a June 6 warm-up versus the United States in Chicago.