The latest FIFA rankings saw many changes as a series of international matches at the national team level took place in Europe early this month within the framework of the Nations League.

Vietnam remain the highest-ranked Southeast Asian team in the latest FIFA world rankings.

Given that fact, Asian teams also witnessed a slight change in their world rating despite having played no games. Accordingly, Thailand dropped one place to 114th in the world, while Park Hang-seo’s Vietnamese side retained their 94th position with 1,258 points.

In Asia, Vietnam stand at no. 14, six above Thailand. Japan continues to lead the continent as world no. 28 (1,500 points), followed by world no. 30 Iran (1,489), world no. 39 Korea Republic (1,464) and world no. 41 Australia (1,457).

With regards to the world’s top ten, Portugal have moved up two places to the no. 5 spot with 1,653 points, after leaders Belgium (1,773), France (1,744), Brazil (1,712) and England (1,664).

The next FIFA ranking is scheduled to be released on October 22, with shuffles expected as a series of matches within the frameworks of the Nations League, the Euro 2020 qualifiers and the South American qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup is set to take place.

Vietnamese football to receive US$1.5 million in support from FIFA

All FIFA member associations, including Vietnam, will receive a grant of US$1.5 million each under the terms of FIFA’s Covid-19 relief plan to alleviate the financial impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, as announced by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during his virtual meeting with senior officials of member associations in Southeast Asia on July 29.

Vietnam retain 94th place in FIFA rankings for July 2020

Vietnam continue to stand in 94th position with 1,258 points in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings, as announced on July 16.

FIFA president lauds Vietnamese football for joint efforts in containing Covid-19

FIFA President Gianni Infantino sent a thank-you letter to President of the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) Le Khanh Hai and Vietnamese football for their recent practical activities to join the country’s efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic.

VFF hoping for $500,000 in financial support from FIFA

The Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) is hoping to receive US$500,000 from FIFA to assist the football community impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

FIFA praises Vietnamese striker Linh

The world football governing body FIFA recently interviewed Vietnamese striker Nguyen Tien Linh ahead of the upcoming 2022 World Cup qualification match in March.

Source: NDO