In the latest FIFA Ranking published today by the World Governing body , Iran dropped 4 places to number 42 in the world with 692 but still maintained the lead as Asia’s top team.
Team Melli’s long inactivity ended with two consecutive matches vs. Kuwait and Guinea. Further matches are schedule to improve Iran’s ranking.
Japan was second with 622 points ranked 48 in the world.
Top 10 Asian nations in FIFA Ranking
World Rank |
Zone Rank |
Team |
Points |
Posn Change |
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| 42 | 1 | Iran | 692 | -4 |  |
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| 48 | 2 | Japan | 622 | 2 |  |
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| 55 | 3 | Uzbekistan | 565 | 2 | |
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| 60 | 4 | Korea Republic | 552 | 1 | |
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| 61 | 5 | United Arab Emirates | 550 | -3 | |
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| 63 | 6 | Australia | 545 | -10 | |
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| 66 | 7 | Jordan | 521 | 3 | |
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| 75 | 8 | Saudi Arabia | 453 | 0 |  |
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| 81 | 9 | Oman | 426 | -1 | |
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| 98 | 10 | China PR | 339 | -10 | |