The Pakistan men’s national football team has suffered another blow as it fell three more places to 201st in the latest FIFA World Rankings, following a disappointing loss to Myanmar in the Asian Cup qualifiers.
This marks one of the lowest points in Pakistan’s football history, placing the team near the very bottom among the 211 FIFA member nations.
The updated rankings, released by FIFA ahead of the 2026 World Cup cycle, reflect the team's continued winless streak and mounting struggles, both on and off the pitch. With this latest drop, Pakistan is now the lowest-ranked footballing nation in South Asia, lagging behind Sri Lanka (196), Bhutan (186), Bangladesh (184), Nepal (176), Maldives (172), Afghanistan (145), and India (133).
Since returning to international football after years of administrative chaos and suspension, the national side has failed to register a single competitive win since its surprise victory over Cambodia. Under current head coach Stephen Constantine, the team has now lost eight consecutive matches, raising serious questions about the tactical direction and developmental roadmap of the sport in the country.
In contrast, while other South Asian teams are also grappling with their own challenges, they have largely managed to remain above the critical 200-mark. India, despite its recent decline, continues to lead the region in 133rd place. Meanwhile, Sri Lanka emerged as the only South Asian team to improve in the current window, climbing four spots from its previous position.
Globally, Germany, Brazil, Belgium, Portugal, and Argentina continue to dominate the top five positions in the rankings. From the Asian continent, Australia (36th) is the only nation to be featured in the top 50, while South Korea (57th) remains the most consistent Asian World Cup participant, having qualified for the tournament nine times.
With no competitive fixtures scheduled until October, the pressure is now mounting on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) to take immediate steps to halt the decline.
