FIFA announced on December 22 that Vietnam gained 5.89 ranking points after a 2-0 win over Laos on November 19 in the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers, bringing the team’s total to 1,189.51 points. The increase marks the most significant jump among all national teams this month.
The improvement strengthens Vietnam’s position in Asia and provides momentum for its long-term international ambitions under head coach Kim Sang-sik. The team remains one of the more stable performers in the region.
Asia’s top three teams remain unchanged in the latest ranking: Japan at 18th, Iran at 20th, and South Korea at 22nd.
Vietnam’s next official fixture is a home match against Malaysia on March 31, 2026, in the final round of the 2027 Asian Cup Qualifiers. After five matches, Malaysia lead the group with 15 points and a +14 goal difference, while Vietnam sit second with 12 points and a +6 goal difference.
(Source: Vietnam+)