Morocco ranked 21 worldwide in the International football federation’s latest ranking (FIFA), gaining 3 places.
This improvement in FIFA ranking came after the national team won in its first CAN qualifier games, including South Africa (2-1), and Liberia (2-0).
Morocco also topped Group K countries playoffs with a total of 6 points in the Cote d’Ivoire-based sporting event.
Additionally, the kingdom’s score went from 1552 points recorded in May to 1558.90 points, an increase of +7.02 points, said FIFA in its latest data.
The Atlas Lions are nearing the qualification for CAN 2023, and are expected to take part in the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup.
The upcoming World Cup is set to take place for the period between November 21 and December 18.
Morocco was drawn together with Group F countries, alongside Croatia, Belgium, and Canada.
The national team is set to face off Croatia first on November 23, then Belgium on November 27, and Canada on December 1.
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