Despite falling short in the African World Cup Qualifying Play-off after losing 4-3 on penalties to DR Congo, Nigeria's Super Eagles have climbed three places to 38th in the latest FIFA Rankings.
FIFA released the updated rankings on Wednesday following the conclusion of the latest 2026 World Cup qualifying matches, which included 149 games, 79 of them friendlies.
Prior to the update, Nigeria was ranked 41st globally and fifth in Africa.