The International Basketball Federation (FIBA) has published an updated world ranking of men's national teams, according to which Iran has lost two places and is ranked 28th in the world.
Iran drops two places in the latest FIBA world ranking
Despite the decline in the world ranking, Iran maintains fourth place among teams from the Asia-Oceania region. The United States, Germany, and France occupy the top spots, respectively.
Iran's drop in position occurred after the national team suffered two consecutive defeats against New Zealand and the Philippines in qualifying matches for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027. These results led to Iran shifting two points in the latest ranking, although it continues to hold its position among the leading teams in Asia and Oceania.