TIRANA, January 19 – Albania’s national team kept its position in the January FIFA rankings.

The world football governing body published the first ranking of 2026. Albania starts the year in 63rd place with 1,401.07 points, the same position it held at the end of 2025.

Kosova gained a spot, moving up to 79th place. The team, coached by Franco Foda, collected 1,308.84 points, one place higher than at the end of last year.

The recently concluded Africa Cup influenced the rankings. Morocco, despite losing in the final, climbed three spots to 8th place. Senegal, the tournament champion, rose five places to 12th, pushing Italy down to 13th.

Spain remains at the top, followed by current world champion Argentina in second and France in third.

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