Fifa World Cup Highlights: Southgate's England pulled in almost a perfect job as they scored six goals against Iran to win their opening match of Group B at Khalifa Stadium. Iran also pulled two back
The decision to start the World Cup matches a day prior as the football association plans to let the host nation, Qatar play against Ecuador on November 20
The Indian men's senior national football team reaped rewards after their stellar Asian Cup qualification as they advanced two places up from 106th to 104th in the latest FIFA world rankings
India's ranking among Asian Football Confederation members, however, still remained static at 19th place; Iran retained the top spot among AFC countries at 23rd place
Belgium remains at the summit ahead of France and Brazil, who complete the podium, while England and Uruguay continue to occupy fourth and fifth position respectively
Belgium is followed by France and Brazil.
India's highest FIFA ranking till date has been 94, achieved in February 1996
India have jumped 31 places from its last rank of 132nd in the previous month