India’s Football Team Rises to 101 in latest FIFA rankings

Current Affairs

  • According to the latest FIFA rankings, the Indian men’s football team has climbed up five spots and is now ranked at 101.
  • The team’s upward movement in the rankings can be attributed to their recent wins against Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan during the Tri-nation tournament, which helped them secure 8.57 rating points.
  • The victories were achieved in matches held last month in Imphal, with scores of 1-0 and 2-0 against Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan, respectively.
  • India’s highest ever ranking was 94th in 1996, and the team has rarely made it to the top-100, making this achievement remarkable.
  • With a total score of 1200.66, India is still ranked 19th among 46 Asian countries.
  • According to the latest FIFA rankings, Argentina continues to hold the top spot as world champions, followed by France, Brazil, Belgium and England in the top 5 spots. Japan holds the highest rank among Asian countries.

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