During the last international break, the Samurai Blue played to a 0-0 draw against Cameroon and later beat Ivory Coast 1-0 in friendly matches.

Islamic Republic of Iran climbed one spot up to 29th after they emerged 2-1 victors against Uzbekistan in a friendly during the international break.

Korea Republic rose to 38th, while Australia dropped to 42nd while AFC Asian Cup champions Qatar are 57th to complete Asia's top five teams.