FIFA released the updated women’s world rankings on 20 October 2026. These official figures show the Benin women’s national football team has climbed from 139th to 134th place globally. The release of this data on 20 October 2026 provides a full overview of the current performance metrics for national squads across the globe. By moving from 139th to 134th place in the FIFA world rankings, the Benin women’s national football team has demonstrated a measurable improvement in its standing within the international football community.
Continental Standing and Progress
Benin moved from 25th to 23rd place in the African continental rankings as part of the latest update released by FIFA. This shift reflects the team's improved position within the Confederation of African Football (CAF) standings despite competitive challenges faced in recent international fixtures. The climb from 25th to 23rd place in the African continental rankings signifies a positive trajectory for the team as they navigate the rigorous schedule of regional football.
Qualification efforts for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games concluded for Benin following an elimination by Mali. The loss during this qualification process marked the end of the team's pursuit of a spot in the upcoming tournament. While the team exited the competition, the results from these matches were factored into the latest global and regional calculations performed by FIFA. The ranking update follows the team's elimination by Mali in the qualification process for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games, an event that remains a significant point of reference for the team's recent competitive history. Despite the disappointment of the elimination, the statistical impact of these matches has been integrated into the broader FIFA framework used to determine the current rankings.
The governing body of football maintains these records to ensure that all national teams are evaluated consistently based on their performance in sanctioned events. For the Benin women's national football team, the transition to 134th place globally and 23rd place within the African continent serves as a baseline for future development.
FIFA officials confirmed that the next women's world ranking update is scheduled for 7 December 2026. This subsequent release will provide a new assessment of the standings for all national teams, including Benin, based on matches played in the interim period. The next FIFA women's world ranking update is scheduled for December 7, 2026, at which point the current figures will be adjusted to reflect the outcomes of any matches occurring between the current date and that deadline. Players, coaches, and staff will look toward this upcoming date as the next opportunity to observe how their competitive efforts translate into shifts within the official FIFA hierarchy.
