This ranking comes after a mixed March 2026 international window, including a friendly result against Panama that resulted in a points deduction of -4.03. Bafana Bafana are now ranked 11th in Africa, just outside the continental top 10.
FIFA Top 30 (as of 1 April 2026)
| Rank | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 1877.32 |
| 2 | Spain | 1876.40 |
| 3 | Argentina | 1874.81 |
| 4 | England | 1825.97 |
| 5 | Portugal | 1763.83 |
| 6 | Brazil | 1761.16 |
| 7 | Netherlands | 1757.87 |
| 8 | Morocco | 1755.87 |
| 9 | Belgium | 1734.71 |
| 10 | Germany | 1730.37 |
| 11 | Croatia | 1717.07 |
| 12 | Italy | - |
| 13 | Colombia | 1693.09 |
| 14 | Senegal | 1688.99 |
| 15 | Mexico | 1681.03 |
| 16 | USA | 1673.13 |
| 17 | Uruguay | - |
| 18 | Japan | - |
| 19 | Switzerland | - |
| 20 | Denmark | - |
| 21 | Iran | - |
| 22 | Türkiye | - |
| 23 | Ecuador | - |
| 24 | Austria | - |
| 25 | South Korea | - |
| 26 | Nigeria | 1585.09 |
| ... | ... | ... |
| 60 | South Africa | 1429.73 |
African Top 10 (as of 1 April 2026)
Bafana Bafana sit 11th on the continent:
- Morocco (8th globally) – 1755.87 points
- Senegal (14th globally) – 1688.99 points
- Nigeria (26th globally) – 1585.09 points
- Algeria (28th globally) – 1564.26 points
- Egypt (29th globally) – 1563.24 points
- Ivory Coast
- Tunisia
- Cameroon
- DR Congo
- Mali
South Africa sits just behind this group in 11th place in Africa.
What It Means for Bafana Bafana
The 60th global ranking reflects a period of steady but unspectacular results. South Africa have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup (their fourth appearance, and first since hosting in 2010), which provides a huge morale boost. However, the ranking shows there is still work to do to close the gap to the top African nations.
Hugo Broos’ side will use the remaining preparation time to improve their standing before the World Cup draw. A higher ranking would give them better seeding prospects and more favourable group positioning in North America.
Next FIFA Ranking Update: Expected on 9 June 2026.
Bafana fans — how do you feel about South Africa sitting at 60th globally and 11th in Africa? Is this a fair reflection of the current team, or do you expect a rise after stronger performances? Share your thoughts below!