FIFA World Rankings: India Climb Up To 100th Spot; Where Are Pakistan Ranked?

The Indian men's football team has climbed to number 100 in the latest FIFA World Rankings, released on Thursday (June 29). The Blue Tigers can move further in the list following their performance in the ongoing SAFF Championship 2023. 

India have already beaten Pakistan and Nepal in their group fixtures and are set to play against Lebanon in the semi-final of the tournament on Saturday.

 move up to  in the latest FIFA Men’s World Ranking 
Steadily we rise #IndianFootball  pic.twitter.com/Zul4v3CYdG — Indian Football Team (@IndianFootball) June 29, 2023

Lionel Messi's Argentina continue to lead the chart after regaining the top spot after three months. The recent wins against Australia and Indonesia has also helped La Albiceleste to stay number 1. The top three spots have not changed and the world champions are ahead of France and Brazil.

 hold strong at number one! 
 and on the rise. 

The latest Men's #FIFARankings are here!  — FIFA World Cup (@FIFAWorldCup) June 29, 2023

Arch-rivals Pakistan are far by a long way as they stand at number 195 with 861.18 points. Recently, India defeated Pakistan in Bengaluru with a scoreline of 4-1 after Sunil Chhetri scored a hat-trick for the Blue Tigers.