Despite the significant drop, Uzbekistan remains ranked 4th in Asia, trailing behind Iran (6th), Thailand (11th), and Japan (13th). Globally, Brazil tops the rankings after winning the championship, followed by Portugal and Argentina. Spain slipped to 4th place, while Kazakhstan moved up three spots to break into the top five.
The latest FIFA futsal rankings for October are as follows:
1. Brazil
2. Portugal
3. Argentina
4. Spain
5. Kazakhstan
6. Iran
7. Morocco
8. Russia
9. Ukraine
10. France
21. Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan’s futsal team faced tough competition at the 2024 World Cup, drawing with the Netherlands in Group A, but suffering defeats against Paraguay and Costa Rica. These results led to Uzbekistan finishing last in their group, contributing to their steep fall in the rankings.