TEHRANTIMES - Iran has dropped one spot in the latest FIFA ranking released on Thursday.

The Persians are 60th in the world with 532 points. Japan remains on top among the Asian teams with 834 points, followed by South Korea (687) and Australia (674).

Uzbekistan replaced Iran in the fourth place among the Asian teams.

Uzbekistan (56th, up 11) and Cuba (88th, up 12) - have climbed more than ten places since December.  

There is no movement whatsoever in the top ten, with Spain still holding a comfortable lead over Germany and Argentina.

The next FIFA World Ranking will be published on 14 February 2013.