The Indonesia national football team climbed to 117th place in the latest FIFA world rankings, advancing one position from their previous standing of 118th following two matches in the FIFA ASEAN Cup. According to official governing body data published on Sept. 30, 2026, the squad accumulated a total of 1,160.49 points to secure the rise.
Global football governing body records indicate that the Garuda squad’s upward movement was spearheaded by a victory over Singapore. That result added 4,12 points to the team’s ranking ledger under the direction of manager John Herdman. However, progress was tempered by a scoreless 0-0 draw against Malaysia, which resulted in a deduction of 0,68 points.
How International Results Shifted the Standings
Beyond the immediate results on the pitch for Indonesia, fluctuations among adjacent national teams in the ranking table created an opportunity for upward mobility. Sudan experienced a volatile international window, defeating Ethiopia 1-0 to claim 10,60 points before suffering a 1-4 defeat against Mozambique that cost the African side 11,08 points. Those contrasting results forced Sudan downward in the global hierarchy, allowing Indonesia to automatically step into the 117th position.
The latest update places the international table at the very top with Spain leading at 2,006.21 points, followed by Argentina with 1,970.37 points, and France holding third place with 1,957.10 points. England, Morocco, Brazil, Portugal, Belgium, and Mexico round out the top ten positions globally.
Upcoming Group Fixtures and Point Projections
Indonesia’s upward trajectory in the FIFA rankings could continue as the tournament progresses. Kevin Diks and his teammates still have a remaining Group A fixture against Bangladesh on the schedule. Positive results in that closing match, alongside potential appearances in the tournament final or the third-place playoff, carry additional ranking points.
The timing of the current international window offers a distinct advantage for the Southeast Asian side. Direct competitors immediately above Indonesia in the table—specifically Tanzania with 1,166.82 points and Libya with 1,168.89 points—have already completed their respective matches for the September-October international window. With the point margins exceptionally narrow, victories in upcoming fixtures provide Indonesia a clear pathway to overtake both nations and climb higher on the global table.
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