Soccer-South Korea to face Syria with World Cup berth in sight
By Michael Church
Iraq Sport News
South Korea to face Syria with World Cup berth in sight
HONG KONG : South Korea's World Cup qualification hopes remain in their own hands as they prepare to take on Syria in Dubai on Tuesday, knowing victory will secure their place in Qatar after celebrations were put on hold last week.
Underestimated Skocic planning to lead Iran at World Cup
Iran coach Dragan Skocic said he had proved the doubters wrong by turning around the team's fortunes and securing a spot at the World Cup, and the Croat fully intends to be at the helm during the finals in Qatar later this year.
UAE down Syria to keep alive hopes of automatic World Cup berth
HONG KONG :The United Arab Emirates kept their slim hopes of automatic qualification for the Qatar World Cup alive on Thursday with a 2-0 win over Syria in Group A of Asia's preliminaries in Dubai.
Man Utd's teenage record-breaker Zidane Iqbal makes senior international debut
Zidane Iqbal made history in December when he became the first player of south Asian descent to represent Manchester United, and the teenager has taken another big step in his young career.
Taremi on target to seal World Cup spot for Iran
HONG KONG: Iran became the first Asian nation to qualify for November's World Cup finals in Qatar on Thursday as a goal from Mehdi Taremi earned Dragan Skocic's side a 1-0 win over Iraq in Tehran.
Iran qualify for 2022 World Cup finals with 1-0 win over Iraq
Mehdi Taremi was on target as Iran confirmed their spot in the 2022 World Cup finals in Qatar with a 1-0 victory over Iraq at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on Thursday.