In the list announced on Wednesday, they moved up from 93rd to 92nd place after Lebanon lost to Jordan and drew against Kuwait in their recent matches to move down from 92nd to 93rd.

Vietnamese players celebrate after group stage victory against Yemen at the 2019 Asian Cup.

Due to the Covid-19 pandemic Vietnam did not play a single match last year as the 2022 World Cup Asian qualifiers and AFF Cup were postponed to this year.

They continue to lead the Southeast Asian region, followed by Thailand (106th), who rose four places, the Philippines (125th), Myanmar (139th), and Malaysia (153rd).

This is Vietnam's second highest ranking ever behind only the 84th they achieved in September 1998.

Japan (28th) lead Asia, followed by Iran (31st) and South Korea (39th). Vietnam overtook Lebanon to place 13th in Asia.

The world's top five remained unchanged with Belgium on top followed by France, Brazil, England, and Portugal.

In 2021 Vietnam have a chance to climb further as they play World Cup qualifiers against Malaysia, Indonesia and the UAE in June.

FIFA Rankings: Vietnam wrap up 2020 as no. 1 team in Southeast Asia

The Vietnamese team concluded 2020 in 93rd position in the latest FIFA men’s world rankings released on December 10, 18 places clear of Southeast Asian arch rivals Thailand.

Vietnamese team rise in FIFA rankings for the first time this year

For the first time this year, the Vietnamese football team have climbed up in the FIFA rankings to occupy No. 93 position in the world, while continuing to maintain the 14th place in Asia and No. 1 in Southeast Asia.

National team to resume 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers next March

The Vietnam national football team will restart their campaign in Group G of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Asian qualification next March, according to the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).

FIFA Ranking: Vietnam remain no. 1 in Southeast Asia

FIFA announced the latest world rankings on September 17, with Vietnam remaining the highest-ranked team in Southeast Asia and staying 20 places clear of Thailand.

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.

Source: VnExpress