The Philippines Azkals is now ranked 148th in the World. By finishing third at the AFC Challenge Cup finals recently gave the Philippines eight points to better their previous 156th placing.
On March 11, 2012, the Philippines recorded its first win in the AFC Challenge Cup by defeating previous champions India 2–0 and followed by another victory in March 13, which they won 2–1 against Tajikistan, thus qualifying for the semi-finals for the first time. However, on March 16, 2012, the team suffered a 2–1 defeat against Turkmenistan in their semifinals match. However, the Philippines avenged their previous loss to Turkmenistan by beating Palestine 4–3 to win third place.
Vietnam ranked 97th which puts them as the best ranked Asian team in the world moving up a rung from 98thwhere they have replaced Thailand as the finest team in the region.
On March 11, 2012, the Philippines recorded its first win in the AFC Challenge Cup by defeating previous champions India 2–0 and followed by another victory in March 13, which they won 2–1 against Tajikistan, thus qualifying for the semi-finals for the first time. However, on March 16, 2012, the team suffered a 2–1 defeat against Turkmenistan in their semifinals match. However, the Philippines avenged their previous loss to Turkmenistan by beating Palestine 4–3 to win third place.
Vietnam ranked 97th which puts them as the best ranked Asian team in the world moving up a rung from 98thwhere they have replaced Thailand as the finest team in the region.
World Cup 2010 Champion, Spain is still on top with 1442 points, followed by Germany, Uruguay, Netherlands and portugal completing the Top 5 spot in World Ranking.
