Vietnam Rises in FIFA Rankings Despite No Matches Played
The national team climbs three places due to the performance of rival teams
During the FIFA Days series in November, the Vietnamese national football team did not play any matches, but they still managed to climb three spots in FIFA's rankings. Vietnam is now ranked 116th globally, up from 119th, as a result of poor performances from teams ahead of them, notably Guinea-Bissau and Zimbabwe, who lost several matches and had points deducted.
Vietnam's total score remains unchanged at 1,161.11 points, but the team benefited from the setbacks of other nations. Despite not playing, Vietnam remains the second-ranked Southeast Asian team, behind Thailand, who hold the 97th spot with 1,228.24 points. Indonesia also saw significant improvement, climbing five places to 125th after a 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifying, and is now ranked third in the region.
Other Southeast Asian teams in the rankings include Malaysia at 132nd, the Philippines at 149th, and Timor Leste at 196th.
Vietnam's total score remains unchanged at 1,161.11 points, but the team benefited from the setbacks of other nations. Despite not playing, Vietnam remains the second-ranked Southeast Asian team, behind Thailand, who hold the 97th spot with 1,228.24 points. Indonesia also saw significant improvement, climbing five places to 125th after a 2-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in World Cup qualifying, and is now ranked third in the region.
Other Southeast Asian teams in the rankings include Malaysia at 132nd, the Philippines at 149th, and Timor Leste at 196th.
