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Soccer: Ireland reach FIFA top 20

Ireland have moved to 20th in the FIFA world rankings following the recent victory over the Cyprus and qualification for the World Cup play-offs.

Wed, 17 Oct, 2001 - 17:55

Ireland have moved to 20th in the FIFA world rankings following the recent victory over the Cyprus and qualification for the World Cup play-offs.

France remain in the number-one spot, with Brazil second and Argentina third. England are still ninth, while Northern Ireland are 90th.

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