The Fiji National Football Team has climbed to 146th in the latest FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking, making them the second-highest-ranked team in the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC).
This is Fiji’s highest ranking since 2011, marking a significant achievement for the Bula Boys and the country’s football community.
The four-place jump in the rankings was driven by Fiji’s victory over the Solomon Islands in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers, enabling them to surpass their regional rivals.
The rankings also saw movement for other OFC nations. New Caledonia and Vanuatu both climbed five places, reaching 155 and 157 respectively, after wins in their World Cup qualifying matches. In contrast, Papua New Guinea slipped down to 171, its lowest ranking since 2018, due to recent results.
New Zealand continues to top the OFC rankings, moving up to 91 in the world—their highest position since 2016—following victories against Tahiti and Malaysia.
The October 2024 international window saw a busy schedule with 32 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, 47 qualifiers for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025, 79 UEFA Nations League matches, and 17 friendly games.
These fixtures have contributed to the numerous changes in the latest global rankings.
