After winning the SAFF Championship, the Indian men’s football team moved up one position to 99th in the FIFA rankings, achieving a sub-100 rating for the first time since 2018. In general, Argentina, the defending champions, continued to lead, followed by France, Brazil, England, and Belgium.
The Indian men’s football team won the SAFF Championship on Thursday, moving up one position to 99th in the FIFA rankings for the first time since 2018.
In the semifinal and final penalties shootouts at the SAFF Championships in Bengaluru earlier this month, India defeated powerful countries Kuwait and Lebanon.
Kuwait climbed four positions in the most current FIFA rankings, which were revealed on Thursday, to move up to 137th place. Lebanon moved up two positions as well, moving up to 100th place just behind India.
To guarantee intense competition, Lebanon and Kuwait were urged to take part in the SAFF Championships.
India has 1208.69 points right now.
The 94th place FIFA ranking for India was earned in 1996. Additionally, the nation has previously ranked 99th in 1993 and 96th in 2017 and 2018. Last month, it was ranked 100th.
In general, Argentina, the defending champions, continued to lead, followed by France, Brazil, England, and Belgium.
Japan topped the Asian rankings at number 20, followed by Iran at number 22, Australia at number 27, Korea at number 28, and Saudi Arabia at number 54.
This year, the men of Igor Stimac have also taken home two victories: the Tri-Nation Series and the Intercontinental Cup. India has also scored 15 goals and kept eight straight clean sheets in the nine games since their defeat to Vietnam in September 2022, setting a new national record.
The SAFF Championship semifinal match between Sunil Chhetri and company and Lebanon will take place on Saturday.
I-League is anticipated to begin in the first week of October.
According to the All India Football Federation (AIFF), the I-League 2023–24 season is anticipated to begin in the first week of October, while the Indian Women’s League may run from November 18 to March 16. The AIFF explored the potential for establishing the I-League in various formats at a meeting with the clubs.
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India loses against Germany and finishes the tour with three losses.
The Indian women’s hockey team concluded a disheartening game by losing 0-2 to Germany on Wednesday, marking the squad’s third straight loss on the trip. The two goals for the home team came from Nike Lorenz (in the 52nd minute) and Charlotte Stapenhorst (in the 54th). India has lost its previous two games to China (2-3) and Germany (1-4).
