Azkals clinch 133rd rank in FIFA, highest for Team Philippines

The Philippine National Football Team has set another record for grabbing it's highest placement in FIFA Rankings at 133rd in the November 28 update.

Despite a 4-0 loss to United Arab Emirates last November 9 and a 1-1 draw against India last November 15,Azkals still managed to leap four spots in the latest edition of FIFA. It could be due to the fact that they are competing against higher-ranked teams.

The Philippines is now the highest ranked team in Souteast Asia and 19th-ranked squad in the Asian Football Confederation. Iran at 45th is the highest ranked Asian Team followed by Japan and South korea now in 48th and 54th Rank, respectively.

Spain, Germany, Argentina, Colombia, and now Portugal (from 9th rank) are the Top 5 in FIFA Rankings.

Here is the current ranking of Southeast Asia countries:

1. Philippines – 133
2. Singapore – 140
3. Hong Kong – 158
4. Malaysia – 158
5. Indonesia – 162
6. Laos – 163
7. Thailand – 173
8. Chinese Taipei- 174
9. Myanmar – 184
10. Cambodia – 188
11. Brunei Darussalam – 189
12. Timor-Leste – 189