Palestine set for big jump in July's FIFA Ranking

The fruits of Abdel Nasser Barakat's labor have begun to take shape. Fresh off a statement win over Oman in Asian Cup qualifying, the national team is set to see its progress reflected in July's FIFA ranking. 

Since reentering FIFA, in 1998 Palestine has averaged a position of 149 in the rankings hovering around the 50th percentile of the 46 Asian fede…