Monrovia, Jan. 22 -- Liberia's men's national football team, the Lone Star, has recorded a modest but notable rise in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking released on Monday, January 19, 2026.

According to the latest statistics from football's world governing body, Liberia advanced one place globally, moving from 141st to 140th.

This upward movement follows a string of positive results in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers held late last year.

On the continental stage, Liberia also improved its standing, climbing from 42nd to 41st in Africa.

The rise saw the West African nation leapfrog several regional competitors, including Ethiopia, Botswana, Chad, and Mauritius.

The improvement in the rankings was primarily driven by Lone Star's r...