Indian Football Team Climbs to 125th in FIFA Rankings
The Indian men’s football team has made a modest advancement in the FIFA rankings, moving up one spot to 125th, as per the latest update released on Thursday. This progress is attributed to their resilient performance in a recent international friendly against Vietnam, where they managed a 1-1 draw.
Under the guidance of new coach Manolo Marquez, the team is still in search of its first victory, having experienced one loss and two draws since his appointment. Despite this, India’s points tally has improved to 1133.78, contributing to their rise in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) standings, where they are now ranked 22nd, just ahead of Vietnam.
At the top of the FIFA rankings, world champions Argentina continue to lead with 1883.5 points, followed by France, Spain, England, and Brazil in the top five positions. Portugal and Italy have also seen slight improvements, while the Netherlands and Colombia have dropped in their rankings.
India’s Performance: Under Marquez, India has drawn twice and lost once, reflecting a need for improvement but showing promise in maintaining their ranking.
AFC Standings: India ranks 22nd in the AFC, climbing one position, which highlights the competitive nature of Asian football.
Top 10 FIFA Rankings: The current top 10 is dominated by established footballing nations, with Argentina at the helm, signaling the challenges India faces on the global stage.
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