Islamic Republic of Iran, meanwhile, moved into the top 20 as Asia's nine representatives get set to kick-off their challenge on the global stage.
Japan remained unchanged at 18th while Iran moved up one spot to 20th. Korea Republic, meanwhile, are Asia's third highest ranked side at 25.
Australia (27th), Uzbekistan (50th), Qatar (56th), Iraq (57th), Saudi Arabia (61st) and Jordan (63rd) are the other Asian sides at the FIFA World Cup 2026. .....
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