Black Stars move up in latest FIFA rankings after strong start to 2025
Ghana’s senior men’s national team, the Black Stars, have recorded an upward movement in the latest FIFA rankings, marking their first improvement since July 2024.
In the updated rankings, the Black Stars of Ghana now sits in 76th place globally, moving up one spot from 77th, where they had remained since November 2024.
Winning start to 2025 fuels progress
This positive shift follows Ghana’s strong start to the 2025 international calendar, where they secured back-to-back victories in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.
The Black Stars defeated Chad and Madagascar, earning their first wins since their victory over the Central African Republic in June 2024. These results propelled them ahead of Israel, who dropped two places in the rankings.
No change in Africa ranking
Despite their global rise, Ghana’s position in Africa remains unchanged. The Black Stars continue to rank 14th on the continent, as they look to climb higher under head coach Otto Addo.
With more crucial fixtures scheduled later in the year, Addo and his squad will aim for further improvement in both global and continental standings.
Global FIFA ranking highlights
The latest FIFA rankings saw Argentina strengthen their grip on the top spot, following their qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and a dominant 4-1 win over Brazil.
Spain have moved up to second place, overtaking France, while Portugal dropped below the Netherlands. Germany, meanwhile, have closed the gap on Italy after back-to-back wins.
In North America, Mexico’s Nations League triumph lifted them to 17th place, just behind the USA, while Canada climbed to their highest-ever position at 30th.
Elsewhere, Myanmar recorded the biggest jump, moving seven places up to 162nd.
With FIFA World Cup qualification still in play, Ghana will be eager to continue their resurgence and push for a higher ranking in the coming months.
