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FIFA published the list earlier than usual to prepare for the draw of the 2026 World Cup play-off round,
Vietnam’s rise in the standings gives the team a boost as it works to sharpen its performance and reach some long-term goals.
Japan continues to top the Asian rankings, followed by Iran and South Korea. Vietnam stands 20th in Asia and maintains its position as the second-highest-ranked team in Southeast Asia, behind Thailand.
