Uganda Cranes have continued to decline in FIFA Rankings!
Per the new rankings released today, June 29, the Cranes have been ranked 92nd in the World.
This sees a slip of three places from 89th when the previous rankings were released by April 6 2023.
The decline was inevitable after Uganda Cranes lost 2-1 to Algeria during the period in Cameroon at the AFCON Qualifiers.
The Cranes also lost 1-0 against DR Congo in an international Friendly on June 18 before the Algeria game.
The Rankings come about two weeks away before the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers draw, and per the latest release, Uganda will be in Pot three of the CAF Qualifiers.
Uganda’s next opponent in AFCON Qualifiers, Niger, have slipped to 128th while Algeria climbed a place to 33rd.
Tanzania climbed seven places from 130 to 123rd while Kenya are 102nd.
Other CECAFA sides Rwanda slipped four places to 139th, Burundi moved five places above to 140 while South Sudan declined to 168th.
It’s strong to remember that the Cranes’ highest rank is 62nd back in January 2016.
Their worst rank is 152nd when the rankings were released in July 2002.
In Africa, Ivory Coast who lost 3-0 to Zambia, have suffered the biggest decline, falling six places to 51st, with Mali joining the top 50 in the World.
Mauritania climbs six places to 99th to join the Top 100 club in the World.
Morocco, despite defeat against South Africa in the Qualifiers, is still the top ranked side in Africa (and 13th in the World).
Senegal, Tunisia, Algeria and Egypt make the top five.
In the World, World Cup Winners Argentina’s Albiceleste remained atop thanks to friendly wins over Australia and and Indonesia.
They sit ahead of France (2nd) and Brazil (3rd), with the top three still unchanged.
The next FIFA World Ranking will be published on 20 July.
Top 10 in Africa
- Morocco (13)
- Senegal (18)
- Tunisia (31)
- Algeria (33)
- Egypt (34)
- Nigeria (39)
- Cameroon (43)
- Mali (50)
- Ivory Coast (56)
- Burkina Faso (55)
Top 10 in the World
- Argentina
- France
- Brazil
- England
- Belgium
- Croatia
- Netherlands
- Italy
- Portugal
- Spain
