FIFA World Rankings: Harimau Malaya Climbs One Rung Up
Malaysia’s Progress in the FIFA World Rankings
Kuala Lumpur: Harimau Malaya has climbed one rung up in the International Football Federation (FIFA) world rankings to take up 131st position in the world football governing body’s list when their latest update was released today.
Points Collection and Previous Position
According to the official FIFA website (www.fifa.com), Peter Cklamovski’s squad has now collected 1,123.57 points from the 132nd position they have occupied since December 19.
Impact of Recent Match
This increase was driven by Malaysia’s 2-0 win over Nepal in the opening Group F of the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, Iskandar Puteri on March 25.
Upcoming Matches and Next Ranking Update
After this, Harimau Malaya will visit Vietnam on June 10, before facing Laos on October 9 with the next ranking update scheduled for July 10.
Regional Challengers
However, Malaysia is still behind several regional challengers with Thailand in 99th place, Vietnam (109th) and Indonesia (123rd).
Top Ranked Teams
Argentina, the 2022 World Cup champion, continue to dominate the chart at number one position followed by Spain, France, England, and Brazil in that order.
Conclusion
Malaysia’s progress in the FIFA world rankings is a positive sign for the team and its fans. With upcoming matches against Vietnam and Laos, Harimau Malaya has the opportunity to continue improving its ranking and reaching new heights.
FAQs
Q: What is Harimau Malaya’s current FIFA world ranking?
A: Harimau Malaya is currently ranked 131st in the world.
Q: What drove the increase in Harimau Malaya’s ranking?
A: Malaysia’s 2-0 win over Nepal in the 2027 Asian Cup qualifying campaign drove the increase in Harimau Malaya’s ranking.
Q: When is the next FIFA world ranking update scheduled?
A: The next FIFA world ranking update is scheduled for July 10.
Q: Who are the top-ranked teams in the FIFA world rankings?
A: The top-ranked teams in the FIFA world rankings are Argentina, Spain, France, England, and Brazil.