Japan stays #28 in new FIFA ranking

FIFA published the latest nation ranking on 28 December. The top ten nations are unchanged, with the top three being Belgium, France and Brazil. Japan remains the top Asian nation at #28.

The lack of international “A” matches since last month’s reveal means that the top 39 nations stay put in their positions. Korea Republic, which beat Japan in the E-1 Football Championship, moved up one place to 40.

FIFA Ranking

01 Belgium

02 France

03 Brazil

04 England

05 Uruguay

06 Croatia

07 Portugal

08 Spain

09 Argentina

10 Colombia

FIFA Ranking (Top 5 Asian Nations)

28 Japan

33 Iran

40 Korea Republic 🔼

42 Australia

55 Qatar

The previous ranking was published on 28 November 2019.

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Source: Yahoo

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