PTV - The Iranian national football team has retained its position as Asia’s number 1, according to the latest FIFA rankings released for the month of June.

Although Team Melli has dropped 1 position since last month and is the world’s 41st team now, it is still the leading squad in Asia with 717 points in the ranking.

That puts it ahead of other Asian Powerhouse Japan who is second in the continent behind Iran with 623 points and 52nd in the world.

After Iran and Japan, South Korea and 2015 AFC Asian Cup winner Australia are Asia’s 3rd and 4th national teams. They are also the world’s 58th and 63rd teams with 587 and 532 points respectively.

World Champion Germany is still untouched on top of the FIFA ranking with 1775 points. It is followed by Belgium, World Cup runner up Argentina, Colombia and 2014 FIFA World Cup host Brazil who are 2nd through 5th.