Maldives dips 12 places in FIFA global rankings

Maldives has slipped 12 places in the global rankings issued by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA).

The monthly rankings published by FIFA shows that Maldives is in the 154^th position, a dip of 12 spots. India placed first in the rankings in the region, with Pakistan placed at the bottom in the region at the 200^th spot. Afghanistan placed 158^th, with Bhutan ranked at 174^th and Nepal at 175^th. Bangladesh placed 196^th while Sri Lanka placed 198^th.

Germany placed 1^st, followed by Brazil and Portugal.

Tonga placed last on the global rankings.