The Sunil Chhetri-led team created history, as it was India's first-ever back-to-back qualification in the AFC Asian Cup, scheduled to be held in 2023. They are now placed just below New Zealand (103rd), who recently lost their World Cup qualification spot to Costa Rica.However, India's AFC ranking remains unchanged as they stand 19th, with Iran leading the rankings in the first place. The women's team, on the other hand, beat Egypt and Jordan 1-0 each earlier this year in international friendlies.
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