Việt Nam sit on top of ASEAN in 2019

Việt Nam squad seen at the King's Cup earlier this year. The team finish 2019 as No 1 in the region. Photo phapluatxahoi.vn

HÀ NỘI -- Việt Nam end 2019 as the Southeast Asian No 1 team, following the December ranking released by FIFA on Thursday.

Việt Nam have 1,258 points to be world No 94, marking their third time in a row on top of the region.

They are followed by Thailand at No 113, and the Philippines at No 124.

In Asia, Việt Nam place No 14 with Japan, Iran and South Korea being the continental top three.

Belgium are the world's strongest team with 1,765 points. France and Brazil are second and third, respectively. VNS

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