World Cup Qualifier
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World Cup qualifiers: Iran again bans women from football stadium

The World Cup qualifier against Lebanon on Tuesday night, won 2-0 by Iran, was played at the Imam Reza stadium in the northeastern city of Mashhad.

published on : 31st March 2022
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Japan and Saudi Arabia qualify for World Cup after Australia lose 

Australia remained in qualifying contention in third place, faced a playoff against the third-place team from Group A, currently the UAE and a possible final game against South American opposition.

published on : 24th March 2022
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Following missile attacks, Iraq's home World Cup qualifier moved to Saudi Arabia

Sunday’s missile attack on the northern city of Erbil prompted the switch to Riyadh for Thursday's game, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation announced Saturday.

published on : 19th March 2022
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FIFA postpone Ukraine v Scotland World Cup qualifier 

A postponement of the match, due to be played at Hampden Park in Glasgow on 24th March, had been requested by Ukraine in light of the Russian invasion.

published on : 8th March 2022
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Men's T20I Rankings: Virat Kholi Slips out of top ten, Shreyas Iyer moves to top 20

India's recent series home win against Sri Lanka has had major ramifications on the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings.

published on : 2nd March 2022
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World Cup Qualifiers: Pakistan tent pegging team set to compete in India

Out of the seven teams, the top-two sides will qualify for the World Cup scheduled in South Africa in 2023.

published on : 25th February 2021
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Five things to look out for at 2019 Cricket World Cup qualifiers

Afghanistan's incredible rise has continued to gain momentum over the last 12 months, led by teenage leg-spin sensation Rashid Khan.

published on : 1st March 2018
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Rashid Khan to lead Afganistan in place of injured Asghar Stanikzai for World Cup qualifiers

Afghanistan's 4-1 series victory over Zimbabwe earlier this month sees them as favourites to qualify alongside West Indies.

published on : 27th February 2018
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West Indies captain Jason Holder delighted Chris Gayle playing in World Cup qualifiers

Holder already has one eye on lifting the title next year and becoming only the second three-time world champions.

published on : 27th February 2018
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African Football Confederation to consider Nigerian proposal for World Cup friendlies

Nigeria, Senegal, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia will be Africa’s five flag bearers at Russia next year.

published on : 14th November 2017
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Germany defender Shkodran Mustafi suffers leg injury in FIFA World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan

Mustafi pulled up with what looked like a thigh injury on 36 minutes and hobbled off the pitch, helped by medical staff.

published on : 9th October 2017
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Miracle of Sydney? Weakened Syria eye World Cup upset against Australia

If Syria can pull off a victory in Sydney against the hosts on Tuesday, it will go down in history as a wonder by the war-wrecked country.

published on : 9th October 2017
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Spain gaffer Julen Lopetegui puts politics aside ahead of FIFA World Cup qualifier against Israel

Spain coach Julen Lopetegui sought Sunday to downplay the potential impact of the Catalan independence bid on his team.

published on : 9th October 2017
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Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata eyes quick return from hamstring injury

It was feared Morata might be sidelined for up to a month, but Chelsea hopes he will be available sooner and the former Real Madrid star has reported for assessment and rehabilitation.

published on : 4th October 2017
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Dimitri Payet back with France for World Cup 2018 qualifiers, Martial left out

Payet is making his return alongside Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko and Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.

published on : 28th September 2017
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Marcus Rashford redemption helps England beat Slovakia in FIFA World Cup qualifier

Marcus Rashford atoned for a costly error to bring England a 2-1 home win over Slovakia in World Cup qualifier.

published on : 5th September 2017