The Samurai Blue, who produced impressive performances in their opening two matches of the AFC Asian Qualifiers™ - Road to 26, improved two spots to 16th.
Islamic Republic of Iran - who also opened their AFC Asian Qualifiers journey with two wins - maintained their status as Asia's second best ranked side, moving up one spot to 19th.
Korea Republic remained unchanged at 23rd while Australia dropped one spot to 25th. Qatar, who opened their AFC Asian Qualifiers campaign with a defeat and a draw, dropped 10 spots to 44. .....
🇶🇦 #AsianCup2023 champions down 10 spots
— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) September 19, 2024
🇺🇿 White Wolves enter top 60
🇧🇳 Brunei DS up 7 spots
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