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The Indian national football team has dropped six spots to 149 in the FIFA rankings after its latest release on Thursday. In Asia, India have dropped three places to 25th.
India jumped up 24 places last month following wins over Chinese Taipei (2-1) and Guam (4-0) in the 2014 AFC Challenge Cup qualifiers.
Wim Koevermans’ side however failed to qualify for the tournament after losing the last qualifying match 1-0 against hosts Myanmar.
As of now, India are not scheduled to play any international match until September 10, when they are expected to face Malaysia in an international friendly. However, the AIFF are in talks to arrange friendlies in Europe in May-June, with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Scotland, Malta, and Luxembourg in the shortlist of possible opponents.
India will also take part in the SAFF Cup, which will be hosted by Nepal, between September 20 and October 2 later this year, but it remains to be seen whether the AIFF sends the senior team or the Under-23 side, like they did in the 2009 edition.
The next release of the FIFA Rankings is scheduled for May 9.
