Aussie stand above France

World cup 2010 just finish a few day ago the champion is Spain. Now FIFA make world ranking. It very surprise for Aussie because Socceroos or Australia football team was finished in 20th above France despite the Socceroos early exit from South Africa.

World Cup champions Spain replaced Brazil at the top of FIFA's latest World Rankings,while Australia moved past France. However, Australia can not pass to the second round because they loss Germany in the first match 4-0. Nevertheless, they can stand above France in World Cup Ranking of FIFA

FIFA WORLD RANKING
1. Spain
2. Netherlands
3. Brazil
4. Germany
5. Argentina
6. Uruguay
7. England
8. Portugal
9. Egypt
10. Chile
13. United States (+1)
16. Paraguay (+15)
20. Australia (no change)
21. France (-12)
32. Japan (+13)
40. Cameroon (-21)
54. New Zealand (+24)
In my opinion, Australia can get a high result if they are in a easy group and they should to prepare as much as they can. Nevertheless 20th is not bad for Aussie. Moreover, they can stand above France