Oman today_ The March international matches concluded with Iran’s national football team securing its spot in the World Cup for the fourth consecutive time. This was achieved through a home victory against the UAE and a draw against Uzbekistan.
Iran has climbed one place in FIFA’s latest rankings, now positioned 17th globally, maintaining its status as the second-best team in Asia after Japan.
The top 20 teams in FIFA’s rankings are as follows: Argentina, France, Spain, England, Brazil, Portugal, the Netherlands, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Croatia, Morocco, Colombia, Uruguay, Japan, Mexico, Iran, Senegal, Denmark, and Switzerland.
With Iran’s qualification now confirmed, its two upcoming matches against Qatar and North Korea in June will be merely ceremonial. FIFA’s updated rankings are set to be officially released in two weeks.