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The national football team of Vietnam. Photo: VFF

Despite three consecutive losses, the Vietnamese national football team still inched up one spot to 94th, remaining the 13th best team in Asia and in the top position in Southeast Asia.

Vietnam saw 6.89 points deducted following their poor performance in October following a 2-0 loss to China, a 6-0 loss to the Republic of Korea, and a 2-0 defeat to Uzbekistan in three friendly matches during FIFA Days.

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Meanwhile, Thailand dropped 4.06 points, stayed at 112th position in the world and second in Southeast Asia. The second and third position in Southeast Asia went to Malaysia, world number 137th, and the Philippines, world number 138th, respectively.

In Asia, Japan topped the continent at the 18th place in the world, followed by the Republic of Korea (24th), Australia (27th), Saudi Arabia (57th). China jumped one place, ranking 79th.

Argentina remained top of the rankings, with the others in the top three including France and Brazil.

According to FIFA, 165 international matches were held in October 2023. Lithuania was the team which saw the biggest progress with a jump of nine places. Meanwhile, Croatia lost the most point, down 35.95 points.

The next FIFA’s ranking will be released on November 30.