ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 24: Thomas Rogic of Australia celebrates scoring a goal with team mates during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Qualification match between the Australia Socceroos and Tajikistan at the Adelaide Oval on March 24, 2016 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
The Socceroos have made a significant leap in the latest FIFA world rankings, jumping 17 spots up to No.50 in the world.
It is the first time the Aussies have been ranked inside the top 50 since 2012.
Australia is now the second highest ranked team in Asia, behind Iran, who are ranked No.42 in the world.
Meanwhile, Argentina has moved up one spot to world No.1, ahead of Belgium, Chile, Columbia and Germany to round out the top five.