Philippines reaches new high in FIFA ranking
Posted at 12/19/2013
MANILA – The Philippine Azkals recorded another milestone by reaching its highest ranking ever in the FIFA world men’s list.
Previously ranked number 133 in the world, the Philippines jumped six places higher at number 127.
The Azkals are now a notch above Kazakhstan and one place below Cyprus.
The Philippines also improved its ranking in the Asian level, climbing to 17th place from its previous ranking of 19th.
Spain remained on top of the world’s list, followed by Germany and Argentina.
In their most recent outing last November, the Filipino booters held India to a 1-1 draw.
The Azkals are set to compete in the AFC Challenge Cup main draw, which kicks off in Maldives in May 2014.
Previously ranked number 133 in the world, the Philippines jumped six places higher at number 127.
The Azkals are now a notch above Kazakhstan and one place below Cyprus.
The Philippines also improved its ranking in the Asian level, climbing to 17th place from its previous ranking of 19th.
Spain remained on top of the world’s list, followed by Germany and Argentina.
In their most recent outing last November, the Filipino booters held India to a 1-1 draw.
The Azkals are set to compete in the AFC Challenge Cup main draw, which kicks off in Maldives in May 2014.
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