Vietnam Football
FIFA rankings December 2025: Vietnam surges to 107th, Malaysia drops in Asia
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Vietnam claimed the biggest rise in FIFA's December 22 men's world rankings, jumping three spots to a 2025-high 107th globally (19th in Asia) after defeating Laos, while Malaysia fell to 121st over ineligible players. As Spain holds No. 1 in this final 2025 update (overview in series), the changes spotlight Asian preparations for major tournaments.
South Korea finished fourth at the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-23 Asian Cup in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, after losing 7-6 on penalties to 10-man Vietnam in the third-place match. The teams were tied 2-2 after 90 minutes of regulation and 30 minutes of extra time, with Vietnam, coached by South Korean Kim Sang-sik, prevailing in the shootout. South Korea had aimed to end the tournament on a high note following a 1-0 semifinal loss to Japan.