Saudi Arabia rises to 55th in FIFA rankings
The national team climbed three places after winning the 27th Gulf Cup, in the first update counting tournament results in the ranking formula.
Prepared by Akhbar Al Watan News 24
Saudi Arabia's national football team rose three places in FIFA's rankings to 55th globally after winning the 27th Arabian Gulf Cup.
The improvement followed a tournament campaign completed without defeat or conceding a goal. FIFA included the Gulf tournament's results in its international ranking formula.