Archive · 30 Nov 2025
India's FIFA Ranking Drops to 142
India's football team has dropped to its lowest ranking in nearly ten years, now at 142 in the FIFA rankings.
They lost to Bangladesh and have not won any of their last five matches in the Asian Cup qualifiers.
The head coach, Khalid Jamil, took responsibility for these losses and said that the Indian Super League (ISL) should start as soon as possible to help improve the team's performance.
The ISL has been on a long break, which has affected the players' preparation.
The team is also looking to include more young players and overseas Indians to strengthen the squad.
Sunil Chhetri, a famous Indian footballer, has retired from international matches.
The team's poor performance has been linked to the lack of competitive play due to the ISL shutdown.
Khalid Jamil wants to schedule friendlies before the next match against Hong Kong to improve the team's performance.
India's FIFA ranking drops to 142, the lowest in nearly a decade.
India lost 0-1 to Bangladesh, their first defeat to Bangladesh in over 20 years.
Head coach Khalid Jamil takes full responsibility for the team's poor performance.
The ISL shutdown for over 200 days has affected the team's preparation and performance.
Sunil Chhetri has retired from international football.
- Who
- Indian football team and head coach Khalid Jamil
- What
- India's decline in FIFA rankings and recent losses
- When
- Recent matches and current situation
- Where
- India and international football venues
- Why
- Poor performance in Asian Cup qualifiers and ISL shutdown
Coach's Perspective
Club's Perspective
Importance of Friendlies
Coach's Perspective
Khalid Jamil emphasizes the need for friendlies to improve team performance.
Club's Perspective
Clubs prioritize league schedules over international friendlies.
Player Selection
Coach's Perspective
Coach believes players should be available for national duty regardless of club affiliations.
Club's Perspective
Clubs like Mohun Bagan Super Giant refuse to release players outside FIFA windows.
- Current FIFA Ranking
- 142
- Lowest Ranking in Nearly a Decade
- Yes
- Recent Loss to Bangladesh
- 0-1
- Last Win in Asian Cup Qualifiers
- None (winless in five matches)
- Ranking Drop Since December 2023
- 40 places
- ISL Shutdown Duration
- Over 200 days
- Key Demand for Improvement
- Resumption of ISL
- Upcoming Match
- Hong Kong on March 31
- Sunil Chhetri's Status
- Retired from international football
