FIFA World Ranking
Korea Republic and Chinese Taipei climbed two spots to 17th and 38th respectively, while Indonesia were Asia’s biggest movers.
Japan held firm at fifth in the world, while DPR Korea slipped one spot to 12th, with Australia unchanged in 15th.
Korea Republic climbed to 17th, overtaking China PR, who dropped two places to 18th.
Vietnam remained 37th, while Chinese Taipei rose two spots to 38th, moving ahead of the Philippines, who stayed 39th.
Thailand slipped one place to 50th, with Uzbekistan unchanged in 51st - completing Asia’s top 10 - while Myanmar dropped one spot to 56th.
Islamic Republic of Iran edged up one place to 67th, while India remained 69th. Jordan fell three spots to 79th, with Hong Kong, China climbing one to 80th.
Indonesia recorded Asia’s biggest rise, moving up five places to 105th, while Singapore climbed four to 147th. Malaysia dropped six spots to 101st, with Bangladesh moving up one to 106th.
The next edition of the rankings will be released on December 7, 2026.
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