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Morocco’s women’s national football team has kept its 60th position in the latest FIFA Women’s World Ranking, released today.
The Atlas Lionesses remain among the top three African teams, behind Nigeria, which ranks 36th, and South Africa, placed 54th.
The Moroccan squad, which has seen growing support in recent years, keeps its spot after a quiet quarter in international play. Their consistency helps maintain their standing as a key force in African women’s football.
At the top of the global rankings, the US still leads. Spain holds 2nd spot, and Germany stays in 3rd.
Brazil climbed to 4th after defeating the US in April. England fell to 5th, while Sweden stayed close behind in 6th.
Japan and Canada dropped after recent defeats, Japan to Brazil, and Canada to Argentina. North Korea kept its 9th place, and France returned to the top ten, pushing the Netherlands out.
The Atlas Lionesses are preparing to compete in the Women’s African Cup of Nations (WAFCON), set to run from July 5 to 26.
Morocco will face Zambia, Senegal, and the Democratic Republic of Congo in Group A following the tournament draw.
The selected venues include Larbi Zaouli and Père Jégo Stadiums in Casablanca, Rabat’s Olympic Stadium, El Bachir Stadium in Mohammedia, Stade d’Honneur in Oujda, and the Municipal Stadium in Berkane.
Source: Morocco word news
