Brunei Darussalam
The Land of Unexpected Treasures
The latest FIFA rankings reflect the competitive landscape of football in Southeast Asia, with notable movements among the regional teams:
- Thailand leads the region, ranked 97th in the world with 1,228 points, despite a slight drop of one position.
- Viet Nam follows at 116th, gaining three spots with 1,161 points.
- Indonesia shows significant progress, climbing five positions to 125th, while Malaysia stands at 132nd with no change.
- The Philippines experienced a setback, falling four places to 149th.
Other rankings in the region include:
- Singapore at 161st,
- Myanmar at 167th,
- Cambodia at 180th, gaining one position, and
- Timor-Leste, ranked 196th with 850 points, remains at the bottom among Southeast Asian nations.
These rankings highlight the dynamic nature of football in the region, with some teams gaining momentum while others face challenges.
