The Indian men’s football team has made a modest rise in the FIFA rankings, moving up to 125th after the latest update released on Thursday. This improvement is due to their recent 1-1 draw against Vietnam in an international friendly. With 1133.78 points, India is now positioned 22nd in the AFC rankings, just ahead of Vietnam.
India’s Recent Performance and Rankings
- New Coach Impact: Since Manolo Marquez took over, India has played three matches (two draws, one loss).
- Ranking Progress: India’s point tally rose to 1133.78, contributing to a jump to 125th place globally.
- AFC Standings: India is ranked 22nd in Asia, highlighting their competitive position among other AFC teams.
| Category | Details |
| India’s Global Ranking | 125th |
| AFC Position | 22nd |
| Points | 1133.78 |
| Coach | Manolo Marquez |
| Recent Match | 1-1 draw against Vietnam |
| Argentina | 1st (Global Leader in FIFA Rankings) |
Top 10 FIFA Rankings: Leading Global Teams
The top positions in the FIFA rankings are dominated by world champions Argentina, who continue to lead with 1883.5 points. Other established footballing nations like France, Spain, and England follow in the top spots. There have been slight changes within the top 10, with Portugal and Italy moving up.
Top 10 FIFA Teams – October 2024
| Rank | Country |
| 1 | Argentina |
| 2 | France |
| 3 | Spain |
| 4 | England |
| 5 | Brazil |
| 6 | Belgium |
| 7 | Portugal |
| 8 | Netherlands |
| 9 | Italy |
| 10 | Colombia |
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India’s Performance Under New Coach
Manolo Marquez, the new head coach, has yet to secure a win since his appointment, with the team registering two draws and one loss. However, India’s recent draw against Vietnam has positively impacted their ranking.
News Summary
- India’s Ranking: Moved up to 125th in the latest FIFA rankings.
- Global Leaders: Argentina, France, Spain, and England maintain top spots.
- AFC Rankings: India is 22nd in Asia, showing competitive improvement.
- Top 10 Changes: Portugal and Italy have improved their positions, while Netherlands and Colombia dropped.
Also Read Latest Current Affairs 2024
India is currently ranked 125th in the FIFA rankings.
Argentina leads the FIFA rankings with the highest points globally.
Under Marquez, India has seen two draws and one loss, with improvements still needed.
India is ranked 22nd in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) standings.
The top 5 teams are Argentina, France, Spain, England, and Brazil.
India has 1133.78 points, contributing to their position at 125th globally.
The changes reflect slight shifts, with Portugal and Italy climbing up, while Netherlands and Colombia have dropped.
