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Iran up to fifth in Futsal World Ranking
Iran climbed one spot to sit behind world champion Brazil, Portugal, Spain and Argentina.
Thailand is the second-best Asian side at 11th, followed by Japan (13). Indonesia climbed seven rungs to sit in 21st spot while Uzbekistan dropped two to 23rd.
In the Women’s World Ranking, Thailand stood fifth to lead the way among the Asian countries, with Brazil, Spain, Portugal and Argentina ahead of the Southeast Asian side.
Iran (9), Japan (10) and Vietnam (11) are the next best ranked Asian nations with Indonesia and Chinese Taipei both moving seven rungs up to 17 and 18 respectively.
In a repeat of the previous two Asian Cup finals, Iran and Japan played to a goalless draw during a four-team tournament in Thailand – also featuring the host country and Uzbekistan.
The event is part of the Iranian girls’ preparation for the third edition of the AFC Women’s Futsal Asian Cup, which will resume after a seven-year hiatus in China in May.
Forouzan Soleimani’s side will begin its bid for a third successive title with a game against the Philippines on May 7, before squaring off against Vietnam and Hong Kong in Group B.
The top three of the 12-team tournament will punch their tickets for the inaugural FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup – starting November 21 in the Philippines.