4 Takeaways From World Cup Qualifying on Thursday
A big step forward was taken on Thursday for several countries looking to book their tickets to this summer's World Cup.
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World Cup Roundup: A 40-Year-Old's GOLAZO Highlights Qualifying Action
Relief for Italy. Heartbreak for Ireland. And justification for 40-year-old players still creating epic moments.
Bolivia rally to beat Suriname, reach World Cup playoff final
MONTERREY, Mexico, March 26 : Bolivia came from behind to beat Suriname 2-1 in their inter-confederation playoff semi-final in Monterrey on Thursday, keeping alive their hopes of a first World Cup appearance since 1994.
Commentary: Uncertainty swirls around Iran's participation in the World Cup
SYDNEY: On Mar 11, Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced he saw “no possibility” of the country’s men’s national football team taking part in the World Cup scheduled for June and July in North America.
Dutch connection gives Suriname another chance at World Cup qualification
March 24 : Suriname have had plenty of past interest in the World Cup but living vicariously through former colonial power the Netherlands will no longer be necessary if they can get through this week's inter-confederation playoffs in Mexico.
Leeds striker Piroe gets chance to play at World Cup
PARAMARIBO, March 18 : Leeds United striker Joel Piroe has been included in Suriname’s squad for this month’s World Cup playoff, just days after FIFA approved a switch of allegiance.
Iraq to travel for Mexico playoff despite coach’s call for postponement
March 14 : - Iraq will travel to Mexico at the end of the week for their World Cup playoff despite calls from coach Graham Arnold to postpone the match as they are facing travel disruption due to the Middle East conflict, the country's FA president Adnan Dirjal said on Saturday.
Dutch greats line up to help Suriname World Cup cause
AMSTERDAM, March 14 : Dutch football greats Patrick Kluivert and Clarence Seedorf will assist Suriname in the run-up to this month’s World Cup playoffs as they bid for a first-ever place at the finals.