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IR Iran stay as Asia's best; Japan overtake Thailand

IR Iran stay as Asia's best; Japan overtake Thailand

Kuala Lumpur: Islamic Republic of Iran remain as Asia's top side in the latest FIFA Futsal Men's World Ranking released on Thursday.
Japan, meanwhile, have overtaken Thailand as Asia's top-ranked women's since following their quarter-final run at the FIFA Futsal Women's World Cup Philippines 2025.
Iran, who will be seeking a record-extending 14th AFC Futsal Asian Cup™ title at Indonesia 2026, remained unchanged at fifth in the men's ranking.

Japan stayed at 13th while Vietnam surged six spots to sit in 20th. Uzbekistan dropped three spots to 22, Indonesia by one to 24th while Korea Republic jumped to 57 - up by 16.
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Japan, the reigning AFC Women's Futsal Asian Cup™ champions, dropped by one spot to sixth in the women's rankings but with Thailand falling to eighth, the East Asian side are the continent's top ranked side.

Rounding up Asia's top five were Iran (10th), Vietnam (11th) and China PR (15th).
Click HERE for full FIFA Futsal World Ranking.

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