Team Melli climbed 4 places in the November 2013 FIFA/CocaCola World Ranking to overtake Japan as the highest ranking Asian team in the latest FIFA Ranking published today. Iran accumulated 650 points and ranked 45 in the world.
The steady climb in the ranking by Iran is the result of a series of wins in the two official competitions, FIFA World Cup 2014 and the AFC Asian Cup 2015 qualification rounds. Team Melli was on a terrific run unmatched by any Asian teams and as a result, it has climbed on the top of Asian Ranking, a feat which has not been achieved for many years.
Japan, with 638 points dropped 4 places to 48 while South Korea came in third in Asia with 577 points and 54 in the world ranking. Australia is fourth with 564 points and ranked 59.
Team Melli currently is not scheduled to play any matches until the last game in the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Kuwait next year.
Currently, there is no news on any friendly matches either.
Ranking History
| Date | FIFA Ranking position |
|---|---|
| November 2013 | 45 |
| October 2013 | 49 |
| September 2013 | 48 |
| August 2013 | 52 |
| July 2013 | 52 |
| June 2013 | 67 |
| May 2013 | 57 |
| April 2013 | 56 |
| March 2013 | 57 |
| February 2013 | 58 |
| January 2013 | 60 |
| 2012 | 59 |
| 2011 | 45 |
| 2010 | 66 |
| 2009 | 64 |
| 2008 | 43 |
| 2007 | 41 |
| 2006 | 38 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2003 | 28 |
| 2002 | 33 |
| 2001 | 29 |
| 2000 | 37 |
| 1999 | 49 |
| 1998 | 27 |
| 1997 | 46 |
| 1996 | 83 |
| 1995 | 108 |
| 1994 | 75 |
| 1993 | 59 |