Socceroos rise to 40 in the world

On the rise ... the Socceroos jump to No.40 in the latest FIFA world rankings. Source: PAUL MILLER / AAP

The Socceroos' World Cup qualification has lifted them seven places in the latest FIFA world rankings to No.40.

Since the previous pecking order was released on June 6, Australia thrashed Jordan 4-0 in Melbourne and edged out Iraq 1-0 in Sydney to claim a coveted spot for the 2014 tournament in Rio.

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The Socceroos sit just three spots behind Japan, who topped the same pool and who Australia face in July - along with South Korea (43rd) and China (100th) - as part of the East Asian Cup.

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Confederations Cup champions Brazil climbed 13 places to ninth in the rankings released on Thursday, while England continued their slide as they dropped to 15th.

Despite a heavy defeat in Sunday's final against hosts Brazil, who secured a record third straight Confederations Cup title, Spain maintained their place as the world's No.1-ranked team.

They sit ahead of Germany and Colombia, with the South American nation moving into the top three for the first time after rising four spots.

Argentina dropped one place to fourth, but the biggest losers inside the top 10 were England as Roy Hodgson's side fell six places after consecutive draws against Montenegro, the Republic of Ireland and Brazil.

England's ranking is their lowest since failing to qualify for the 2008 European Championship and could severely harm their World Cup seeding hopes should they qualify for next year's tournament in Brazil.

Copa America title-holders Uruguay jumped seven places to 12th after their run to the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup, while Belgium made the top 10 for the first time as neighbours France fell outside the top 20.

New Zealand climbed two places to No.55.

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