The Socceroos have moved up four places from 63 to 59 in the latest FIFA world rankings.
The Socceroos have moved up four places from 63 to 59 in the latest FIFA world rankings.
The Socceroos- group opponent Spain remain at number one in the world. The Spanish face the Aussies in their final group stage game in Brazil.
Meanwhile the Dutch, who play Australia in the second group stage game, are down four spots to 15.
And Chile, who face Ange Postecoglou-s men in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup, move up one to 14th on the rankings.
Elsewhere, Greece moved into tenth spot and Scotland moved up 15 spots to 22 to be the big mover in the latest rankings.
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