The January 2026 FIFA World Ranking was heavily influenced by the conclusion of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations https://www.canadafanstore.com..../collections/ismael-
, with several African nations making major gains. Senegal's strong tournament run pushed them up seven places to 12th overall, directly affecting both the USA and Mexico, who dropped to 15th and 16th, impacts CONCACAF rankings Senegal emerged as the biggest mover, climbing seven positions to reach 12th overall after an impressive AFCON campaign.