The Indian women’s football team dropped to 69th in the latest FIFA rankings released on Friday, marking a slight decline from their 68th position in August. In Asia, India now ranks 13th, one spot below their previous position.
Despite adding 0.02 points to their tally, the Blue Tigresses could not maintain their standing due to a mixed performance throughout 2024. The team played 10 matches this year, securing only three victories, with four losses and three draws.
Highlights and Challenges in 2024
- India reached the final of the Turkish Women’s Cup in February but fell short against a lower-ranked Kosovo.
- The team endured defeats against Uzbekistan and Myanmar during the year.
- In the SAFF Women’s Championship, India was eliminated in the semifinals, losing to Nepal on penalties.
Global and Regional Rankings
Japan continues to dominate as Asia’s highest-ranked team, while the USA retains its position at the top of the FIFA global rankings, maintaining their dominance in women’s football.
In this round of rankings, Estonia made the most significant progress, climbing eight positions, while Laos suffered the steepest drop, falling 16 places.
The latest rankings reflect a challenging year for India’s women’s football team, emphasizing the need for improvement as they head into 2025.
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