Philippines' FIFA world ranking rises
02/02/2011
MANILA, Philippines -- The Philippines has improved its FIFA men's world football ranking following its successful stint in last year's ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup.According to FIFA.com, the country is now ranked 152 in the world, one place higher than its ranking last year.
The Philippines accumulated a total of 101 points after garnering 4 points from the Azkals' campaign in the Suzuki Cup.
The Philippine Azkals made waves last year by drawing with Southeast Asian football powerhouses Myanmar and Singapore and defeating the then defending champion Vietnam.
The Philippines also went up in the zonal rankings and is now at No. 28 in Asia just behind Myanmar.
The Azkals are currently preparing to battle Mongolia in the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Challenge Cup qualifiers. The game will take place next Wednesday (Feb. 9) at the Panaad Stadium in Bacolod City.
Lording over the FIFA world ranking is 2010 World Cup champion Spain with 1887 points, followed by the Netherlands with 1723 points.
Germany ranks 3rd with 1485 points while Brazil is 4th with 1446.
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