Iran moves up on FIFA ranking table

IRIB - Tehran, March 17 - Iran moved up seven places in the latest rankings issued by the world soccer's governing body, FIFA, Wednesday.

The high jump sent Iran to the 24th spot, the best ranking in its history. 

Iran leap frogged Japan on 658 points while South Korea took the top place in the Asian zone on 668 points and Japan and Saudi Arabia tied at No. 2 of the continent on 653 points.