Australia drops a place in world rankings

Holger Osieck's side has not had a win in its last four international fixtures but is looking to get back on the winning track in its upcoming FIFA 2014 World Cup qualifiers.

The Socceroos will face Lebanon in a friendly match on Friday morning (AEST) before meeting Jordan in a crucial qualifier five days later in Amman.

Meanwhile, Portugal is the only side to have made an upwards move inside the top 10.

The table, which takes into account August's internationals, sees Paulo Bento's men move from fifth to fourth, swapping places with Uruguay.

Reigning world and European champions Spain stays on top, with Germany second and England third.

The rest of the top 10 comprises of Italy, Argentina, Netherlands, Croatia and Denmark.

Switzerland has broken into the top 20 with a three-place rise from 23rd, while Slovenia was a big mover, up nine spots to 24th, with Belgium also making a leap from 53rd to 40th.

The Republic of Ireland remains 26th, Wales drops eight places to 45th, Scotland is 47th and Northern Ireland is in 129th place.

FIFA world rankings for September:

1. Spain
2. Germany
3. England
4. Portugal
5. Uruguay
6. Italy
7. Argentina
8. Netherlands
9. Croatia
10. Denmark
11. Greece
12. Brazil
13. Russia
14. Chile
15. France
16. Ivory Coast
17. Ecuador
18. Sweden
19. Czech Republic
20. Switzerland
...
25. Australia