Indian football team ranking in world 2022

The Indian football team reaped a good harvest of its impressive Asian Cup qualification campaign as it gained two places to jump to 104th in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Thursday. The Blue Tigers are placed just below New Zealand (103rd), who missed out on a 2022 FIFA World Cup spot after losing to Costa Rica 0-1 in the intercontinental play-off earlier this month. India's ranking among Asian Football Confederation members, however, still remained static at 19th place. Iran retained the top spot among AFC countries at 23rd place. The This was India's fifth overall qualification and the first time the country qualified for back-to-back Asian Cups. In the overall rankings, Brazil remained on top, three months after taking the top spot from Belgium (2nd). Argentina jumped one place to third at the expense of France (4th) who paid the price for four winless games in the UEFA Nations League. England, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Portugal and Denmark complete the top-10. The next FIFA world ranking will be out on August 25.

By India Today Web Desk: The Indian football team gained two places to jump to 104th in the latest FIFA world rankings released on Thursday after an impressive showing in the Asian Cup qualification. The Blue Tigers are placed just below New Zealand (103rd), who missed out on a 2022 FIFA World Cup spot after losing to Costa Rica 0-1 in the intercontinental play-off earlier this month. India's ranking among Asian Football Confederation members, however, still remained static at 19th place. Iran retained the top spot among AFC countries at 23rd place. The Sunil Chhetri-led side had their best ever Asian Cup qualification campaign earlier this month when they won all three of their league matches to top group D and secure a place in the 24-team Finals to be held in 2023. This was India's fifth overall qualification and the first time the country qualified for back-to-back Asian Cups. In the overall rankings, Brazil remained on top, three months after taking the top spot from Belgium (2nd).

In world While the official FIFA Rankings may not be an exact measure of the strength of a national team, it tells how a country plans its international programme and charts its course. Results quantify progress. It must be remembered that rankings play a big role in draws and seeding for major tournaments. The Indian football team’s journey through the football rankings, since its inception in 1992, has been nothing short of a roller coaster ride. Here’s an analysis of how the Indian football team’s rankings points plotted its course over the years. 1992-1995: Initial surge and fall When the first official FIFA Rankings were rolled out in December of 1992, India were ranked 143 in the world. However, there was a lot to look forward to. With IM Vijayan approaching his peak and the likes of Jo Paul Ancheri and Bruno Coutinho breaking through, India were a very exciting attacking unit at that time. A cool-headed veteran in VP Sathyan, who managed the defence, was also a mentor to the younger generation of India players. IM Vijayan was at his peak in the early ‘90s. (Shaun Botterill /Allsport / Getty) India enjoyed a remarkable 1993 calendar year, rising up the leaderboard sharply and broke into the top 100 by the end of the year on the back of a silver medal finish at the South Asian Games. That year, India also drew against Lebanon and won against Hong Kong in their 1994 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. Two draws against Cameroon and a stalemate against Finland in an internationa...

India did not advance in the World Cup qualifying programme following their 1-1 draw with Afghanistan in Qatar in June but made it to the third qualifying round for the 2023 Asian Cup. Igor Stimac's side finished third in Group E in the joint qualification for World Cup and Asian Cup in June and thus maintained the position in rankings it has held since April 2021. India had achieved their highest-ever ranking of 94 in February 1996 while they were at their worst position of 173 in the list for March 2015. Belgium leads the rankings ahead of Brazil, winner of the Olympic gold medal in Tokyo last week. France (3rd), England (4th), Italy (5th), Argentina (6th), Spain (7th), Portugal (8th), Mexico (9th), and the USA (10th) comprise the top 10 in global rankings. Japan is the highest-ranked Asian team at 24 with Iran snapping at their heels at 26.

Zurich [Switzerland], October 8 (ANI): India has dropped down two spots, positioned at world number 106 in the latest FIFA World Rankings. Brazil has retained its top spot in the latest FIFA World Rankings issued on October 6, the final release ahead of the World Cup in Qatar in November. A total of 53 Nations League matches and 119 friendly games were considered while putting these rankings together. The next update will be published on December 22. There was no change among the top five nations from the rankings of August, with Belgium at the second spot, followed by Argentina, France and England. Italy (at Number six) has failed to qualify for the tournament but reduced the gap between them and Gareth Southgate's England after a 1-0 victory over them in Nations League last month. Wales managed to retain their World number 19 spot despite losing points from their August ranking tally and suffering relegation from Nations League Group A4 after defeats to Belgium and Poland (Number 26). England and Wales will be facing off in Group B during the World Cup, alongside the USA (Number 16), and Iran (Number 20). Southgate's side is top-ranked among the contenders in their group. Progress from Group B will help in securing a round-of 16 clash with winners or runners-up from Group A, which comprises Netherlands (Number 8), Senegal (Number 18), Ecuador (Number 44) and Qatar (Number 50). The route to the quarterfinals meets victors from Group C or D, which includes top-ranked sides...

FIFA World Rankings: Indian Football Team New FIFA Ranking: The Indian men’s football team is now rated 101st in the most recent FIFA World Rankings after moving up 5 positions. They had previously been placed 106th in the world. Since the national team’s recent victory in the Hero Tri- Nation Friendly Tournament under FIFA Friendlies, this progress has occurred. Now, Sunil Chhetri and company are ready to make a grand performance as they get ready for the next AFC Asian Cup 2023. Follow Indian Football Team LIVE Updates on InsideSport.IN FIFA World Rankings: India climb up FIVE spots in new FIFA Rankings, Blue Tigers now at 101st position- Check Out India won the Hero Tri-Nation event on March 28, 2023, defeating Myanmar and the Kyrgyz Republic. Anirudh Thapa scored the lone goal against the former, and Sunil Chhetri and Sandesh Jhingan each scored goals against the latter. 🚨| Updated FIFA RANKINGS OF SA Teams 101 India 🇮🇳 154 Maldives 🇲🇻 174 Nepal 🇳🇵 185 Bhutan 🇧🇹 192 Bangladesh 🇧🇩 195 Pakistan 🇵🇰 205 Sri Lanka 🇱🇰 — Ashok K A (@Im__aash) Despite being far below India’s highest-ever FIFA ranking of 94, which was attained back in 1996. Head coach Igor Stimac has made progress in that regard. In recent years, Englishman Stephen Constantine was instrumental in the national team’s ascent to the top 100. In light of the impending AFC Asian Cup, this rise in FIFA ranking could be crucial. The draw for the eagerly anticipated competition is scheduled for May, and the pots will b...