Iran futsal remains fifth in Men’s World Ranking
Iranian national team retained the fifth spot in the latest FIFA Futsal Men’s World Ranking – released by the international governing body of the sport on Friday.
Iran, which lifted a record-extending 13th Asian Cup trophy last year, collected 1485.1 points to remain the top team in the continental ranking, followed by Thailand and Japan, which stood 11th and 13th respectively, while Uzbekistan moved up by four spots to sit 19th – fourth in Asia.
The top four of the World Ranking remained unchanged, with top-ranked Brazil followed by Portugal, Spain, and Argentina.
Meanwhile, Iran remained ninth in Women’s Ranking with 1183.68 points – following Thailand (fourth), and reigning Asian champion Japan, which moved up by five places to sit fifth, in the AFC member states ranking.
Brazil, Spain, and Portugal are the top three, respectively, in the Women’s World Ranking.