FIFA Ranking: Cameroon Gains One Spot and Moves Closer to Top 40

Author: lebledparle.comPublished on: June 12, 2026Country: Cameroon

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FIFA Ranking: Cameroon Gains One Spot and Moves Closer to Top 40

Cameroon moved up one spot in the FIFA ranking to 44th worldwide. The national team now sits 7th in Africa. This improvement reflects positive progress under coach David Pagou. The Indomitable Lions aim to get closer to the global Top 40 in upcoming international fixtures.

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