Iran moves up 1 spot to 29th in FIFA World rankings

Iran national football team.

The Iranian national football team have moved up 1 place to 29th to end the year 2016, as the best in Asia in FIFA’s world rankings.

Team Melli is still the best Asian team, followed by South Korea in 2nd, and Japan back in 3rd.

Meanwhile, Copa America finalists Argentina take the throne as the world's top-ranked side, toping Brazil and world champions Germany in 2nd and 3rd, respectively. Despite defeating Argentina in the Copa America finals once again, Chile settle for 4th above Belgium.

Wales also managed to end 2016 above rivals England in 12th place. That's while, France was named "mover of the year".


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