The Indian team dropped 12 places to be ranked 167th in the world, according to the latest rankings released by Federation Internationale de Football Association on Thursday. Gerardo Martino’s side returned to action last month, comprehensively defeating Bolivia 7-0 before drawing 2-2 with Mexico.
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October will provide Avram Grant’s side a real opportunity to improve further in their rankings when they travel to Washington for the friendly against Canada before two CHAN 2016 qualifiers against Ivory Coast.
2010 World Cup winners Spain have returned to the top 10 in sixth place, following victories over Slovakia and Macedonia.
Wales, though, are unbeaten in their group having won five and drawn three with two qualifying games left.
Argentina maintained their leadership in the world with 1419 points. The Black Stars, who are leading Group H of ongoing 2017 AFCON qualifiers after beating Mauritius and Rwanda, moved up two places from their previous position.
The points however, have not helped the team’s position on the continent as Nigeria dropped a spot from last month’s ninth to the 10th.
Belgium are third in the rankings, followed by Portugal and Colombia.
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Liberia climbed more places than any other nation, shooting up 65 places to claim a spot in the top 100 – at 95.
