Vietnam team unexpectedly increases FIFA ranking, Thailand 'goes backwards', EURO champion accelerates

Today (July 18), FIFA announced the latest rankings for July. The Vietnamese team rose 1 place, to 115th place in the world . Accordingly, the score of the Golden Star team is unchanged (1,168.02 points) compared to the previous update on June 20. However, because the team above was relegated, the Vietnamese team was promoted. Specifically, the Congo team dropped 5 places (down to 118th place).

The Thai team "went backwards" when it dropped 1 place, down to 101st place. The team from the land of the golden pagodas is still number 1 in Southeast Asia. Meanwhile, the Indonesian and Malaysian teams both rose 1 place and stood next to each other on the FIFA rankings for July 2024. Indonesia ranked 133rd, while Malaysia ranked 134th. The Singapore and Myanmar teams both dropped 2 places. Laos and Brunei rose 1 place, while East Timor maintained their positions.

The rankings of Southeast Asian football teams on the FIFA rankings have changed.

In Asia, Japan is still leading. However, the cherry blossom country team has dropped one place, currently standing at 18th place in the world. Following Japan is the Iranian team, standing at 20th place in the world. The Korean team has dropped one place, standing at 3rd place in Asia, 23rd place in the world.

Argentina, who just won the Copa America, remains at number 1 in the FIFA rankings. France remains at number 2 in the world. Meanwhile, the third place has changed hands. Spain, who won the EURO 2024, has jumped 5 places to number 3 in the world.

Vietnam team increased 1 rank, to 115th and still ranked number 2 in Southeast Asia (after Thailand)

In September 2024, the Vietnamese team, as well as other Southeast Asian teams, will enter the FIFA Days series. There is information that the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) is negotiating to organize a friendly tournament with opponents such as Thailand, Russia or Panama. If this becomes a reality, this will be an extremely high-quality test for coach Kim Sang-sik's team, before competing in the AFF Cup later this year.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/doi-tuyen-viet-nam-bat-ngo-tang-hang-fifa-thai-lan-di-lui-nha-vo-dich-euro-but-toc-185240718164322119.htm