The Vietnamese team was deducted 6.64 points as a result of their losses to Russia and Thailand.

In contrast, the Thailand national team, under the guidance of coach Kim Sang Sik, earned 4.5 points by defeating the Vietnamese squad, thereby climbing one rank to secure the 100th position.

Despite their victory over Vietnam, the Russian team only gained 2.15 points, resulting in their drop to the 34th position in the FIFA rankings.

In the Southeast Asian region, Indonesia has shown remarkable improvement by achieving significant draws in the third round of the World Cup qualifiers for 2026.

Their performances against Saudi Arabia and Australia earned them two draws, pushing the Indonesian team up four ranks from 133 to 129 in the FIFA standings.

Brunei’s national team experienced the most substantial rise globally, climbing seven ranks to reach the 183rd position after securing two victories against Macau.

Conversely, Qatar faced the steepest decline, dropping ten ranks worldwide, while Australia suffered the largest point deduction, losing 26.99 points.

Meanwhile, the top 10 FIFA rankings have remained stable, with Argentina’s national team maintaining the top spot, followed by France, Spain, England, and Brazil. These rankings have not seen any significant shifts despite the ongoing World Cup qualifiers and international competitions.

The next FIFA ranking update is scheduled for October 24, 2024. Football fans and analysts will be closely monitoring the performance of the Vietnamese national team and other regional competitors to assess potential changes in the standings.

The Vietnamese national football team’s drop to 116th in the FIFA rankings underscores the challenges they face in maintaining their position in the highly competitive global football arena.

The recent defeats in friendly matches have had a tangible impact on their ranking, prompting a need for strategic improvements and enhanced performance in upcoming competitions. As the team looks ahead, the focus will likely be on rebuilding and climbing back into the top tiers of international football.

Thien Binh