Japan, preparing for an eighth consecutive FIFA World Cup appearance, remained unchanged at 18, with Islamic Republic of Iran two spots behind.

Korea Republic (22), Australia (26) and Uzbekistan (50) wee also unchanged.

Qatar, on the back of their FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 group stage elimination, dropped three spots to 54th.

Iraq and Saudi Arabia stayed 58th and 60th respectively while FIFA Arab Cup runners-up Jordan moved up by two spots to 64.

United Arab Emirates (68) completed Asia's top 10 sides.

Vietnam and Singapore moved up three spots to 107 and 148 respectively while Malaysia dropped to 121.

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