Cameroon Drops in FIFA Rankings Amid Inactivity

Cameroon, once a proud flagbearer of African football, experienced a resurgence in June after defeating Cape Verde 4-1 and drawing 1-1 with Angola. These results had initially boosted their standing by two places. However, the recent inactivity has cost them dearly, allowing more active teams to surpass them in the rankings.

#### Causes of the Decline

The primary reason for Cameroon's fall in the rankings is their lack of recent matches. Unlike European, South American, and North American teams that have been active in major tournaments like the Euro 2024 and Copa América 2024, Cameroon has not played any new matches. This inactivity has allowed other teams to gain ground, pushing Cameroon down the ranks.

Despite this, Cameroon remains 8th in Africa. Morocco continues to lead the African rankings, followed by Senegal and Egypt. Nigeria has been displaced from the African podium by Egypt.

#### Global and African Standings

The global rankings are led by Argentina, fresh from their Copa América 2024 triumph, followed by France and Spain. Morocco and Senegal are the only African teams in the global top 20, underscoring their strong performances.

**Top 20 African Teams:**
1. Morocco
2. Senegal
3. Egypt
4. Côte d'Ivoire
5. Nigeria
6. Tunisia
7. Algeria
8. Cameroon
9. Mali
10. South Africa
11. DR Congo
12. Ghana
13. Cape Verde
14. Burkina Faso
15. Guinea
16. Gabon
17. Equatorial Guinea
18. Angola
19. Benin
20. Zambia

**Top 20 Global Teams:**
1. Argentina
2. France
3. Spain
4. England
5. Brazil
6. Belgium
7. Netherlands
8. Portugal
9. Colombia
10. Italy
11. Uruguay
12. Croatia
13. Germany
14. Morocco
15. Switzerland
16. USA
17. Mexico
18. Japan
19. Senegal
20. Iran

As the 2025 qualifiers and tournaments approach, Cameroon will need to ramp up their activity and secure strong results to climb back up the rankings. The nation's football enthusiasts remain hopeful that the Indomitable Lions will regain their former glory on the international stage.