Vietnam team still drops FIFA ranking even though they don't play anyone

Although the Vietnam team did not play any official matches in September 2025, it still dropped in the FIFA rankings.

Vietnam team only has 2 friendly matches with two clubs Cong An Ha Noi and Thep Xanh Nam Dinh in September - Photo: NGOC LE

According to the latest update from FIFA, the Vietnam team has dropped from 113th to 114th in the world in the September 2025 rankings.

In September, coach Kim Sang Sik and his team kept their score unchanged due to not having any official matches. However, the Libyan team (up 5 places to 112 in the world) caused the Vietnamese team to drop in rank.

In the recent training session, the "golden star warriors" only had 2 friendly matches with two domestic clubs, Nam Dinh Blue Steel (lost 0-4) and Hanoi Police Club (won 4-3).

Both matches were only closed friendlies with the club so they did not count towards the FIFA rankings.

Current ranking of Vietnam team on FIFA rankings - Photo: Screenshot

In Southeast Asia, Thailand is still leading the world ranking at 101 (up 1 place). Indonesia has also dropped in rank (from 118 to 119 in the world).

In Asia, Japan (world rank 19) is still the highest ranked team, followed by Iran (world rank 21) and South Korea (world rank 23).

Meanwhile, Argentina lost the world number 1 position to Spain. Messi and his teammates fell to 3rd place.

THANH DINH

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/tuyen-viet-nam-van-rot-hang-fifa-du-khong-da-voi-ai-20250918160614151.htm