5 things to look out for as Arab nations conclude Asian World Cup qualifiers
The penultimate round of World Cup qualifiers in Groups A and B take place on Thursday, with Saudi Arabia the closest of the Arab nations to making it to Qatar 2022.
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Iraq’s home World Cup qualifier moved to Saudi Arabia
KUALA LUMPUR: The upcoming World Cup qualifier between Iraq and the United Arab Emirates that was to be the first official international in Baghdad since the 2003 US-led invasion has been switched to Saudi Arabia. Sunday’s missile attack on the northern city of Irbil prompted the switch to Riyadh for Thursday’s game, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation announced Saturday.
Riyadh to host UAE's crunch World Cup 2022 qualifier against Iraq
The UAE’s all-important World Cup 2022 qualifier against Iraq, which was originally scheduled to be held in Baghdad, will be played in Riyadh.
UAE's crucial 2022 World Cup qualifier against Iraq to be played at neutral venue
The UAE’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Iraq, originally set for Baghdad next week, will be played at a neutral venue outside the host country.
Cazorla se queda sin su tercera final consecutiva
Santi Cazorla no podrá levantar su tercera Copa del Emir de Qatar consecutiva. El Al-Sadd, donde juega el español, ha quedado apeado de la competición este lunes tras caer por 2-3 ante el Al-Duhail en las semifinales del torneo.
Iraq to host 2022 World Cup qualifier against UAE after Fifa lift ban
The UAE’s 2022 World Cup qualifier with Iraq will take place this month in Baghdad after Fifa lifted its long-time ban on matches being played in the country.
War-torn Iraq to host World Cup qualifier as FIFA lifts ban
Iraq and the United Arab Emirates will play their 2022 World Cup qualifier in Baghdad after FIFA lifted its years-long ban on matches in the war-scarred country, Iraqi officials said Sunday.