Iran Unchanged in FIFA Ranking
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran stayed unchanged at 20th to remain the second-best Asian side in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking released on Thursday.
Japan is the best Asian team in 18th. Qatar climbed three spots to 34th - its highest-ever position in the ranking – with the top 10 staying unchanged, while Indonesia was the biggest mover after climbing eight spots to sit at 134th.
Korea Republic (23) and Australia (24) dropped one spot.
Qatar is Asia's fifth highest ranked side while Saudi Arabia is sixth (53rd) followed by Iraq on 58th.
Occupying the eighth position is Uzbekistan (64th), followed by the United Arab Emirates (67th) and Jordan (71st). Besides Indonesia, Afghanistan also made a significant jump - advancing seven spots to 151.
The next FIFA World Ranking will be released on June 20, 2024.
