The Philippines made it’s biggest achievement in the history of (–foul word(s) removed–)ociation football as the country ranked the second highest-ranked-team in Southeast Asia with 143rd in FIFA World Ranking according to the November 2012 released of rankings.
The Philippines lifted four places from the previous 147th ranked in the world despite losing to Kuwait at 2-1 while drawing Bahrain.
The rise of the Philippines coincides with the fall of Thailand as they dropped seven places from last month’s rankings after not playing for the month of October.
The Philippines now have overtaken Thailand in World Ranking while moving closer to Vietnam, the highest-ranked Southeast Asian Team.
Although the Philippines got their highest world rankings, one of the most significant changes in the world rankings is the biggest mover in Asia, Myanmar, the fourth-highest ranked team from Southeast Asia which climbed 28 ranks higher. With the victory of Myanmar in world rankings, the Group A of the upcoming 2012 Suzuki Cup is truly the Group of Death.
In global rankings Spain continues its dominance followed by Germany, Argentina, Portugal, Italy and England while in Asia, Japan continued its dominance followed by South Korea and Australia.
