The Samsung Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup runners-up climb into the top five.
Iran are Movers of the Month for November after their run to the Samsung Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup final helped them into the world’s top five.
Mohammadhossein Mirshamsi’s side produced a string of impressive displays in Dubai to finish top of a group that included Russia, Egypt and the USA before then seeing off 8-6 in a thrilling semi-final.
Brazil proved too strong in the final – clinching the title with a 6-2 success – but Iran nonetheless showcased their quality to move fifth in the rankings, swapping places with Switzerland.
So impressive were Iran that Peyman Hosseini was named Best Goalkeeper and received an incredible welcome on his return home from the event.
Dubai champions Brazil remain third but close the gap to Russia in second, behind the world’s top-ranked side Portugal.
Poland were also in action in Dubai – their first event since winning the European qualifier for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in the Bahamas – and their creditable fifth-place finish sees them maintain steady progress.
The Poles climb four places to 12th while Egypt and the USA also enjoy ranking boosts of five and three places respectively.
Check out the updated Beach Soccer world rankings for November here via the website.
