Malaysia’s national football team, Harimau Malaya, has climbed three places to 133rd in the latest FIFA world rankings, marking a positive development for the country’s football campaign.
The improvement from 136th position reflects progress in Malaysia’s international standing as the national squad continues its efforts to strengthen its competitiveness on the regional and global stage.
Malaysia’s rise follows a strong showing at the recent FIFA ASEAN Cup, where the team recorded three victories, defeating Bangladesh 3-0, Singapore 6-0 and Vietnam 1-0. Harimau Malaya also held Indonesia to a goalless draw, contributing to their improved ranking.
Elsewhere, Spain retained the world’s top position, followed by Argentina in second and France in third. Within Southeast Asia, Thailand remained the highest-ranked nation at 93rd, followed by Vietnam in 99th and Indonesia in 116th.
The latest rankings, released on 7 October 2026, represent an improvement from Malaysia’s previous position recorded on 20 July. The next FIFA world rankings update is scheduled for 18 November 2026, providing another opportunity for Harimau Malaya to assess their progress.
