The Samurai Blue, who defeated five-time world champions Brazil 3-2 in an international friendly earlier this week, remained unchanged at 19th.
Islamic Republic of Iran maintained their position at 21st to stay as Asia's second-best side. .....
🇯🇵 Japan continue to lead the pack is Asia
— #AsianQualifiers (@afcasiancup) October 21, 2025
Syria move up 6️⃣ spots
🇹🇭 Thailand move up 5️⃣ spots to be in the world’s top 100!#FIFARanking pic.twitter.com/05S3fmf1HO
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