Iran drop FIFA ranking – Vatan News

TEHRAN – Iran national football team dropped one place to 21st in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking released on Thursday.

Japan still are the best Asian team, despite slipping two places to sit 19th globally.

Kuwait made the biggest jump, moving three spots to 135 and 25th in Asia.

There were also positive moves for Tajikistan (104), Malaysia (123), Turkmenistan (138) and the Philippines – who all improved their global rankings by two spots.

Korea Republic strengthened their hold on third, remaining 23rd in the world.

Spain have returned to the ranking summit after a making a sensational start to qualifying for World Cup 26. La Roja last topped the ranking back in June 2014, when they were world and European champions.

La Albiceleste are now third, with France second after back-to-back wins over Ukraine and Iceland.