In the most recent FIFA rankings released on November 28, 2024, the Vietnam national football team made a notable leap, moving up three positions to 116th in the world. This unexpected rise occurred despite Vietnam not having any matches during the November FIFA Days, a time when national teams across the globe typically engage in friendly fixtures or competitive matches. The reason behind Vietnam’s climb is attributed to the poor performances of teams ranked just above them last month, which led to point deductions and a subsequent drop in their positions.
With this improvement, Vietnam continues to lead the Southeast Asian region in terms of rankings, comfortably ahead of Indonesia, which moved up five places to 125th. Although Indonesia has gained ground, Vietnam’s position remains solid, demonstrating their steady progress in the global football scene. In Southeast Asia, Thailand remains the highest-ranked team, coming in at 97th, though they experienced a small drop of one place compared to the previous month.
Looking at the broader Asian football landscape, Vietnam sits at 21st place. The top five teams in Asia continue to be dominated by strong football nations, with Japan leading the charge at 15th in the world, followed by Iran in 18th, South Korea in 23rd, Australia in 26th, and Qatar in 48th. Vietnam’s continued presence within the top 25 in Asia reflects the growing strength and competitiveness of their national team, even as the footballing landscape in the region remains fiercely competitive.
Globally, the top five teams have remained unchanged, with Argentina continuing to lead the rankings as the world’s best football team. Behind them are France in second, Spain in third, England in fourth, and Brazil in fifth. These top-tier nations continue to dominate world football with strong performances in international tournaments and qualifiers, making it clear that the gap between the top footballing nations and the rest of the world remains significant.
In Southeast Asia, the improved performance of Vietnam in international competitions and their consistent rankings within the region have garnered attention and respect from fans and analysts alike. Despite the challenges posed by strong regional rivals such as Thailand and Indonesia, Vietnam has consistently demonstrated resilience and growth, culminating in this recent ranking achievement.
The next FIFA rankings will be published on December 19, 2024, marking the final update for the year. This ranking will provide an even clearer picture of how Vietnam continues to progress in the global football hierarchy, with their focus now shifting to the upcoming ASEAN Cup 2024, where they will face tough opponents, including Indonesia, Myanmar, and the Philippines.
Vietnam’s consistent rise in the rankings is a testament to the team’s hard work, and their performance in future tournaments could further cement their position as one of Asia’s emerging football powers.
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