Afghanistan National Futsal Team Rises in FIFA Rankings: 28th Globally and 7th in Asia

The Afghanistan national futsal team has climbed five places in the latest ranking by the International Football Federation (FIFA), placing 28th in the world and 7th in Asia. The team is now preparing for the final stage of the 2026 Asian Cup, where it has been grouped with powerful teams such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia… The Afghanistan national futsal team has made a significant leap in the latest FIFA ranking, climbing five places and improving its standing both in Asia and globally.

Global and Continental Standing

In the newly published ranking by FIFA, the Afghanistan national futsal team is ranked 28th in the world and 7th in Asia. At the top of the global ranking are Brazil, Portugal, and Spain, ranked first to third respectively. In Asia, Iran, Thailand, and Vietnam occupy the top three spots.

Preparation for the 2026 Asian Cup

With this uplifting climb, the Afghanistan national futsal team is preparing for its participation in the final stage of the 2026 Asian Cup. Afghanistan is grouped with teams such as Iran, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia in this competition. Being among powerful teams presents a serious challenge for Afghanistan’s futsal as it seeks to establish its new position in the Asian continent. For further context on the current situation in Afghanistan, you can read about the UN Security Council Calls for Urgent Changes in Taliban Policies Amid Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis.