FIFA Ranking: Iran Becomes Asia's Top Side after Two Years


FIFA Ranking: Iran Becomes Asia's Top Side after Two Years

TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran is the top ranked men's Asian team in the latest FIFA World Ranking issued on Thursday.

Team Melli replaced Japan at the top of the Asian ranking following its perfect start to the AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar earlier this month.

Dragan Skocic's side defeated Iraq 3-0 and Syria 1-0 in Group A as it began its bid to qualify for a third consecutive FIFA World Cup Finals as it moved up to 22nd from 26th.

Japan's defeat to Oman in their opening AFC Asian Qualifiers - Road to Qatar Group B match saw the Blue Samurai drop to second in the FIFA World Ranking.

Iran has returned to top of Asia since November 2019.

The next FIFA World Ranking will be published on October 21.

 

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