The drop reflects a slump in the team 's fortunes on the field , including a disastrous performance at the 2010 World Cup . France dropped six place to lowest - ever position in latest FIFA world rankings . The French were knocked out of World Cup in group stage and their first Euro 2012 qualifier . Germany have moved up to fifth and France have moved up to sixth in table .
France dropped six place to lowest - ever position in latest FIFA world rankings . The French were knocked out of World Cup in group stage and their first Euro 2012 qualifier . Germany have moved up to fifth and France have moved up to sixth in table .