The Viet Nam men’s national football team jumped two spots to 147^th globally on the International Football Federation (FIFA) ranking for November released on November 5.

Viet Nam's striker Nguyen Cong Phuong tries to pass a Iraqi player in the World Cup qualifying match on October 8. (VNA)

The rise is attributed to the team’s 1-1 draw against Iraq in the World Cup Qualifying Round on October 8, which added 244.38 points to the team’s total points.

The team maintained its third place in Southeast Asia, where the Philippines remained on top despite dropping three spots to 137^th place worldwide, followed by Thailand, which gained one spot to 144^th position.

Iran led Asia though it dropped two spots to 87^th globally while the second and third places were held by the Republic of Korea and Japan, with each gaining five spots. Viet nam ranked 24^th.

Belgium climbed two spots to overtake Germany as the champion of the November global list. Germany were in second without change in position and Argentina moved down two spots to third place.

(Source: VNA)