Socceroos drop 3 spots in world rankings

The Socceroos have dropped three places in the official world rankings.

The Australian side is now 40th in the FIFA rankings following their loss to Norway and draw with Colombia in two friendlies last month.

Germany is still at the top of the rankings despite their recent loss to No.2 Brazil.

Belgium rose two places to No. 3, while Portugal and Argentina each dropped one to Nos. 4 and 5 after losing friendlies.

Spain fell two to No. 8 and Russia fell three to No. 66.

No. 70 Saudi Arabia is the lowest ranked World Cup team.

FIFA RANKINGS FOR APRIL:

1. Germany
2. Brazil
3. Belgium
4. Portugal
5. Argentina
6. Switzerland
7. France
8. Spain
9. Chile
10. Poland
11. Peru
12. Denmark
13. England
14. Tunisia
15. Mexico
16. Colombia
17. Uruguay
18. Croatia
19. Netherlands
20. Italy