DOHA: Qatar have jumped two spots in the latest FIFA rankings released
by the game's ruling body in Zurich on Saturday.
Also known as as 'Al Anabi', Qatar are now ranked 103, nine spots
behind Asia's top side Iran who are 45 in the world.
Qatar improved two places after posting two convincing 2015 Asian Cup
qualifying wins against Yemen and Malaysia earlier this month and in
October.
Japan, who are 48 on the FIFA rankings computer, are second in Asia behind Iran.
Korea (54), Australia (59) and Uzbekistan (68) are ranked third,
fourth and fifth respectively in Asia.
Jordan (70), UAE (71), Oman (87), China (93) and Saudi Arabia (99) are
above Qatar in Asia.
Spain leads an unchanged top four with Germany, Argentina and Colombia.
Portugal are fifth while Uruguay are sixth.
Former World Cup champions Italy are at 7 while Switzerland are at number 8.
The Netherlands are at 9 and Brazil are number 10.
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