A Moroccan shines in the individual "FIFA" ranking.

Moroccan players have established themselves in the individual rankings for the 2026 World Cup finals, having made a notable presence in the "FIFA Power Rankings" released by the International Football Federation (FIFA), with Ismail Sabiri, Achraf Hakimi, and Yassine Bounou standing out among the best in their positions.

Moroccan international Ismail Sabiri ranked fourteenth among the best midfield players in the tournament, achieving an average of 6.51 points, thanks to his balance between offensive contributions, defensive roles, and creativity in playmaking, making him the best Moroccan player in the midfield ranking.

In the list of the best defenders, Achraf Hakimi secured the ninth position with an average of 6.97 points, continuing to affirm his status as one of the top defenders in the tournament, having showcased impressive performances both defensively and offensively, and significantly contributing to the path the Moroccan national team has taken during the finals.

As for the goalkeeper ranking, Yassine Bounou placed tenth with an average of 7.01 points, relying on his crucial interventions and impactful presence between the posts, maintaining his position among the elite goalkeepers of the tournament.

The Moroccan presence in multiple positions underscores the value of the collective performance delivered by the "Atlas Lions," as the national team is among the few teams with representatives in the best lists for goalkeeping, defense, and midfield, indicating the level the players have marked during the current edition of the World Cup.

The "FIFA Power Rankings," launched by the International Football Federation for the first time during the "2026 World Cup," relies on a new individual evaluation system based on data and statistics extracted from matches, aiming to provide an objective assessment of player performance.

Field players receive a score ranging from zero to ten points across three axes: attack, creativity, and defense, while goalkeepers are evaluated based on two criteria: goalkeeping and ball play.

The ranking is updated after each match in the tournament, where each player is given a specific rating for their performance in the match, alongside a cumulative rating that reflects their level throughout their journey in the World Cup finals.

It is worth noting that Morocco has reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup, where they will face France today, Thursday, starting at nine o'clock Moroccan time.