Vietnam gain FIFA ranking points after Chinese Taipei win
VOV.VN - Vietnam have gained 2.35 points in the FIFA rankings following their 2-0 victory over Chinese Taipei on November 11, taking their total to 1,233.64 points, although they remain 99th in the world.
According to updated FIFA ranking data, Vietnam’s points tally rose from 1,231.29 to 1,233.64 after the November 11 match at Thien Truong Stadium as part of Casper Cup 2026, an international friendly tournament. However, with Chinese Taipei ranked 176th in the world, 77 places below Vietnam, the victory brought only a modest points gain.
The latest win helped Vietnam make up some of the points lost in recent matches. At the 2026 FIFA ASEAN Cup, the team earned 3.67 points after beating the Philippines 1-0 and a further 1.80 points following a 4-2 victory over Pakistan.
However, consecutive defeats to Thailand and Malaysia cost Vietnam a combined 11.20 points. The 2-0 loss to Thailand resulted in a deduction of 4.87 points, while the 1-0 defeat to Malaysia in the third-place play-off cost the team another 6.33 points.
Head coach Kim Sang Sik’s side will have another opportunity to improve their tally when they face Kyrgyzstan on November 17 as part of Casper Cup 2026. A win over Kyrgyzstan could earn Vietnam more points than their victory over Chinese Taipei, helping them strengthen their position in the world’s top 100.
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