Hanoi, Dec. 15 -- The Vietnamese men's futsal team has climbed six places to enter the world's Top 20 for the first time, ranking 20th in the latest FIFA futsal rankings, according to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF).

The rise follows a flawless run by head coach Diego Giustozzi's side at the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers in September. It marks the highest position ever achieved by the team since FIFA officially introduced the futsal world rankings.

With the new standing, Vietnam now rank fourth in Asia, behind only Iran (5th worldwide), Thailand (11th) and Japan (13th).

Entering the world's Top 20 is seen as a significant milestone and a major morale boost for the Vietnamese players ahead of their opening match against Mal...