Executive Summary

Key insights and market outlook

FIFA released its latest rankings on December 22, 2025, showing significant changes in global and ASEAN standings. Vietnam rose three positions to 107th ²

¹, becoming the highest climber in both ASEAN and globally. Meanwhile, Indonesia's position remained unchanged ¹. Spain maintained its top spot with 1877.18 points, followed closely by Argentina and France.

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Deep Dive Analysis

FIFA Releases December 2025 Rankings: Vietnam Surges, Indonesia Steady

Global Top Five Remains Stable

FIFA's latest rankings, released on December 22, 2025, show that the top five positions in the global standings remain largely unchanged. Spain continues to lead with 1877.18 points ¹

², maintaining a narrow lead over Argentina (1873.33) and France (1870). England and Brazil complete the top five at fourth and fifth place respectively.

ASEAN Region Shows Mixed Movements

The ASEAN region witnessed significant changes in the rankings. Vietnam emerged as the biggest climber, rising three positions from 110th to 107th ²

¹, with their points increasing to 1189.51. This movement highlights Vietnam's growing strength in international football.

In contrast, Malaysia experienced a decline in rankings ²

. The exact extent of Malaysia's drop was not specified in the reports, but it was noted as a significant mover in the negative direction.

Indonesia's Position Remains Static

Despite the changes around them, Indonesia's FIFA ranking remained unchanged ¹

. The specific ranking was not mentioned in the reports, but it was clear that Indonesia did not experience the same level of movement as some of its regional competitors.

Implications for Regional Football

These changes in rankings have implications for the competitive landscape of regional football. Vietnam's rise suggests a strengthening of their football program, while Malaysia's decline may indicate areas for improvement in their national team management or development strategies.

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