Archive · 30 Sep 2026
India’s FIFA Ranking Scenarios Against Brazil: Win, Draw or Loss
India is ranked 138th in the world right now.
Brazil is ranked much higher, in third place according to the points comparison in the article.
FIFA changes ranking points after every international match.
Beating a stronger team can give India many points.
A win against Brazil could move India up to 136th place.
A draw would surprisingly make India lose a small number of points.
Losing would cost India more points, but it might not immediately fall in the rankings.
The final position also depends on how nearby teams perform.
India currently ranks 138th with 1,088.12 FIFA ranking points.
A win over Brazil would add about 3.888 points, taking India to 1,092.01.
That victory could move India to 136th, ahead of Malaysia and the Philippines.
A draw would reduce India’s total to 1,087.01 points, leaving its position dependent on other results.
A loss would reduce India’s total to 1,082.01 points but may not immediately cost a ranking place.
- Who
- India and Brazil, with India coached by Khalid Jamil and Brazil managed by Carlo Ancelotti.
- What
- India will face Brazil in a match that could affect India’s FIFA ranking points and position.
- When
- The match is scheduled for October 3.
- Where
- Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata.
- Why
- The result will change India’s FIFA ranking points under the Elo-based FIFA ranking system.
- India’s current ranking
- 138th
- India’s current points
- 1,088.12
- Brazil’s current points
- 1,805.91
- Win outcome
- Approximately 1,092.01 points and potentially 136th place
- Draw outcome
- Approximately 1,087.01 points; the ranking position would depend on other results
- Loss outcome
- Approximately 1,082.01 points, with no immediate ranking-place loss expected based on current standings
- Match venue
- Salt Lake Stadium, Kolkata