Philippines rises four spots anew to 133 in latest Fifa rankings

MANILA — The Philippines rose four spots anew in the International Football Federation (Fifa) World Rankings, and remained the highest squad in Southeast Asia at 133.

From 137 last month, the men’s football squad kept up with its meteoric rise even after a 4-0 loss to United Arab Emirates and a 1-1 draw to India — both higher ranked teams.

The Azkals also kept their distance over the SEA teams with Myanmar at 140, Thailand at 142, Singapore at 154, Malaysia and Vietnam at 158 and Indonesia at 162.