Burkina Faso have surprised everyone in FIFA World Cup qualifying, and their exploits have been reflected in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking.
After a period of inconsistency, four straight victories last month elevated Burkina Faso 47 places on the Ranking for their highest-ever climb.
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
Groups 7 to 12 of the African qualifiers have thrown up surprises aplenty; none bigger than Burkina Faso being the only team on maximum points.
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
Burkina Faso had the only shock of the day's 11 qualifiers when they beat Tunisia 2-1, while some of Africa's leading lights had close calls.
