FIFA Ranking 20
Group D
Australia may be ranked 20th in the FIFA rankings, but I think that has more to do with the region they play in, they do not play as many quality teams on their way tp the World Cup. In 2006 The Socceroos advanced out of their group and played Italy in the second round. They only lost to the eventual champions when Italy was given a penalty, on what I consider a dive, in stoppage time. Now they return with more experience and are ready and battle tested. They have a solid goalie, and experienced defense and midfield, their biggest obstacle will be goal scoring, if they can find the scoring touch they could build on their last performance and make the Quarterfinals.
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