Harimau Malaya rise three spots to 133rd in latest Fifa world rankings

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — The Malaysian national football team, Harimau Malaya, has achieved a remarkable climb in the latest FIFA world rankings. They have ascended three positions to claim the 133rd spot, marking their entry into this prestigious ranking. This significant improvement is a testament to Malaysia's outstanding performance during the recently concluded FIFA Asean Cup.

The team demonstrated their prowess by securing three victories, defeating Bangladesh with a 3-0 win, Singapore with a convincing 6-0 scoreline, and Vietnam with a less convincing 1-0 result. Additionally, Harimau Malaya managed to maintain a scoreless draw against Indonesia. This triumphant run-up in the rankings elevates Malaysia from their previous position of 136th, previously recorded on July 20.

In the global context, the top three spots have remained unchanged, with Spain reigning supreme in first place, closely followed by Argentina and France. Within the South-East Asian region, Thailand has maintained its top spot at 93rd place, a one-spot improvement from the previous ranking. Vietnam and Indonesia have also retained their positions, occupying the 99th and 116th spots respectively in the regional standings. The next official FIFA ranking update is tentatively scheduled for November 18.