ZURICH, August 24, 2011 (WAFA) – the Palestinian national football team ranked 157 in the FIFA (International Federation of Football Association) World Ranking, according to FIFA’s latest rankings published Wednesday.
Palestine advanced nine ranking positions in August, surpassing the Lebanese national team, to reach the 157th position after ranking 166 in July. FIFA has 203 members on the ranking list.
Palestine’s highest FIFA rank position was 115 in April 2006, whereas its lowest was 191 in April 1999.
The Netherlands achieved the highest position in August FIFA ranking, followed by the current World Cup winner, Spain, which came second.
In the Arab world, Egypt remained on top, ranking 34 worldwide.
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