“India move up to [rank] in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking. Steadily we rise. #IndianFootball,” tweeted the AIFF.
According to the FIFA Rankings released on June 29, India have secured the 100th position with 1204.90 points, showcasing the team’s steady progress and improvement.
This achievement comes on the heels of India’s recent victory in the Intercontinental Cup, where they clinched their second title by defeating Lebanon 2-0 in the final on June 18 in Bhubaneswar.
The Indian team is now preparing to face Lebanon in the semi-finals of the South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) Championship, scheduled to take place on July 1 in Bengaluru. India has an impressive record in this competition, having won it eight times in the years 1993, 1997, 1999, 2005, 2009, 2011, 2015, and 2021, making them the most successful team in the history of the tournament.
In the latest FIFA Rankings, Argentina, the winners of the FIFA World Cup 2022, hold the top spot with 1843.73 points, followed by France and Brazil. England has risen by one place to reach the fourth position, while Belgium has slipped down one place to claim the fifth spot. Croatia, the runners-up of the 2023 UEFA Nations League, have risen by one place to secure the sixth position, whereas the Netherlands have slipped to seventh.
Italy, Portugal, and Spain have retained their respective positions at eighth, ninth, and tenth place.
(With inputs from ANI)
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