Libya’s national football team has risen four places in the latest FIFA World Rankings, securing the 118th spot globally, despite failing to qualify for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
The new rankings place Libya 30th in Africa and 7th among Arab teams on the continent. This comes after a tough qualifying campaign that saw the team finish at the bottom of its group, trailing behind Nigeria, Benin, and Rwanda.
While the team’s AFCON hopes were dashed, the ranking boost offers a glimmer of optimism. Libya’s next major test will come in March 2024, when they face Angola in the fifth round of qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The rise in rankings reflects FIFA’s consideration of recent performances, even in the face of setbacks, as Libya works to rebuild momentum on the international stage.
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