The Indian men’s football team has dropped six positions to 142nd in the latest FIFA rankings issued on Wednesday. The Indian team also recently lost 0-1 to Bangladesh in the Asia Cup for the first time since 2003 in Dhaka on Tuesday. These losses have resulted in a downgrade in the ranking, as the team has lost 40 places since December 2023, when it was ranked at 102nd.
New low for the Indian football team
In addition, the team has already been knocked out of Asian Cup contention after losing to Singapore in Goa last month. This marks a new low for the Indian football team, which has only been able to win three of its 11 international matches in 2025, played under different coaches.
Asian Football Confederation
The Indian team is currently not among the top 25 AFC countries in the FIFA Rankings. Among the 46 Asian countries included in the FIFA rankings, the Indian team holds the 27th position. In the AFC, Japan is on top at 18th, followed by Iran (20th), South Korea (22nd), Australia (26th), and Uzbekistan (50th). Notably, Bangladesh benefited in the FIFA rankings after defeating India, as they have climbed up to the 180th position, a three-place boost.
(With PTI Inputs)
