Fédération Internationale de Football Association(FIFA) ranked Johor Darul Ta’zim, a club from Malaysia at No.11 in Asia for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Asian Qualification.
The rankings are based on AFC Champions League performance from 2021 to the current 2023/24 edition.
Based on the approved principles of access and the results of the respective continental club competitions, the following clubs are already set to take part:
Asia have quota 4 teams divided via the champions pathway (AFC Champions League) 3 teams and a ranking pathway – 1 team
Now in Asia have 2 teams has qualified is Al Hilal(2021 Champions) and Urawa Red Diamonds(2022 Champions)
The Ranking pathway is counting from the rankings objective of ensuring the highest quality possible based on sporting criteria over the most recent four seasons, starting from the group stage of the confederation’s relevant premier club competition and incentivising the result of every game in the respective tournament.
the following methodology for the new standard ranking was approved:
- 3 points for a win
- 1 point for a draw
- 3 points for progress to each stage of the competition
And latest update from FIFA, Johor Darul Ta’Zim a club from Malaysia has on 11th rank in the table of Asia.
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