This Thursday, FIFA revealed its updated rankings for national teams worldwide, released after the 2026 World Cup qualifying matches.
Rwanda's national football team, the Amavubi, suffered a narrow 1-0 loss to Nigeria but bounced back with a 1-0 victory against Zimbabwe. Despite these results, they maintained their global ranking at 127th — the same position held before the matches.
While their rank remains unchanged, Rwanda saw a notable rise in points, increasing by 8.03 to reach a total of 1,133.50.
The Top 10 Teams Globally
- Spain
- France
- Argentina
- England
- Portugal
- Brazil
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- Croatia
- Italy
Africa’s Leading National Teams
- Morocco — 1st
- Senegal — 2nd
- Egypt — 3rd
- Algeria — 4th
- Côte d’Ivoire — 5th
The Amavubi (Rwanda's national football team) are set to take on Benin in their next World Cup qualifying match, scheduled to take place at home on December 6.
The Amavubi remain ranked 127th globally in FIFA's latest football rankings.