ZURICH: 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar have dropped

seven spots in the latest FIFA rankings.

Qatar, who have 406 points, are ranked 85th in the

world.

Al Anabi were ranked 78 at the start of August.

The recent drop in rating came after two back to back

defeats to Syria and China in 2018 World Cup qualification

stage.

Qatar are ranked 10th in Asia while Iran are at the top

in the continent. Japan, Australia South Korea, and Saudi

Arabia are the next top sides in Asia.