The four-time AFC Asian Cup winners maintained their 17th spot in the latest FIFA World Ranking issued on Thursday.
Facing them in Group D at Qatar 2023 will be Iraq (ranked 63), Vietnam (94) and Indonesia (146).
Hosts and defending AFC Asian Cup champions Qatar maintained their ranking at 58 with China PR (79), debutants Tajikistan (106) and Lebanon (107) their Group A opponents.
Presenting the final Men’s #FIFARanking of the year as we gear up towards #AsianCup2023! pic.twitter.com/02w3jSKMqi
— #AsianCup2023 (@afcasiancup) December 21, 2023
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