India had a poor run in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers, where the team had gone five matches without a win.
The dismal performances have affected the November rankings as they slipped six places and were stationed at 142.
India’s historical ranking record shows the sharp contrast: its best-ever ranking was 94 in February 1996, while its lowest was 173 in March 2015.
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What is India’s FIFA ranking?
According to the latest FIFA men’s rankings published in December, India maintained their rank of 142. They did not play any international match in November.
There is serious concern around the state of the domestic game, including uncertainty surrounding the future of the Indian Super League.
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Top 10 in FIFA rankings
As per fifa.com, Spain continues to lead the table, while Brazil has climbed into the top five.
Men’s top 10 FIFA rankings:
- Spain
- Argentina
- France
- England
- Brazil
- Portugal
- Netherlands
- Belgium
- Germany
- Croatia
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