Kuala Lumpur: Japan moved up one spot to seventh in the latest FIFA Women's World Ranking released on Thursday.
Iraq, meanwhile, made their entry on the ranking list at 172nd spot.
Japan, who beat DPR Korea to clinch their Paris Olympics berth, collected 4.51 points to remain Asia's top side.
DPR Korea's defeat meant they dropped out of the top 10, slipping to 11th. .....
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[FIFA WORLD RANKING] Japan remain Asia's best; Iraq make entry
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