The Matildas have climbed to a best-ever FIFA world ranking of No.5 thanks to their recent successful Olympic qualification.
Australia’s women’s soccer team were impressive earlier this month in their Asian Olympic qualifying group, topping the standings following wins against Japan, Vietnam, South Korea and North Korea as well as a draw with China.
As a result, the Matildas moved up four spots from No.9 in the latest rankings released on Friday, sitting behind world champions the United States, Germany, France and England.
Australia are now Asia’s best-ranked team, with Japan dropping to No.7 after they failed to seal Olympic qualification.
China have climbed five places to 12th, which is their best ranking since May 2010.
TOP 10 WOMEN’S FIFA RANKINGS
1. United States
2. Germany
3. France
4. England
5. Australia
6. Sweden
7. Japan
8. Brazil
9. North Korea
10. Canada
Catnap
Guest
They have done very well my only criticism is they must hold the ball better and not give it away if they do that then onward and upward⚽️⚽️⚽️
Midfielder
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No more than they deserve.
Cameron
Roar Guru
Truly deserved and they won't want it to stop there either.
Waz
Guest
A hugely impressive performance and consistent with the general development of the ladies game in this country. Well done :)