Morocco overtake Brazil, Portugal to break into FIFA top five

Morocco have climbed to fifth in the provisional FIFA world rankings, overtaking Brazil and Portugal after a 5-1 victory over Niger, Brazil's defeat to Japan and Portugal's heavy loss to Denmark.

The Atlas Lions collected 1,805.34 points to move up two places. Brazil slipped to sixth with 1,800.36 points, while Portugal dropped to seventh with 1,797.60 points following their 4-1 defeat to Denmark.

Mohamed Ouahbi's side had also reached fifth in September before dropping to seventh in October. Their latest rise matches Africa's highest-ever ranking, previously achieved by Nigeria in 1994.

Spain lead the provisional rankings with 2,013 points, followed by Argentina, France and England.

Bangladesh are ranked 182nd after winning two of their three SAFF Championship matches before losing 1-0 to Pakistan in the semi-finals.