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IR Iran, Japan stay top
Kuala Lumpur: The latest FIFA Futsal Rankings were released on Friday with Islamic Republic of Iran and Japan remaining the highest ranked Asian nations in the men and women rankings.
Iran, who lifted the AFC Futsal Asian Cup Indonesia 2026™ in February, stayed fifth behind Brazil, Portugal, Spain and Argentina.

Thailand remained in 11th, Japan climbed a rung to 12 while AFC Futsal Asian Cup runners-up Indonesia improved by 10 spots to 14th.

Afghanistan (21), Vietnam (22), Uzbekistan (23), Iraq (24), Saudi Arabia (41) and Kuwait (43) completed the top 10 for Asia.
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In the women’s rankings, Japan remained in sixth spot behind Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Italy.

Thailand (7), Iran (10), Vietnam (11), Chinese Taipei (15), China PR (16), Indonesia (21), Uzbekistan (25), Malaysia (30) and Palestine (31) completed the 10 best Asian nations.