Carlos Queiroz returns as Iran coach ahead of World Cup
Former Real Madrid coach Carlos Queiroz has confirmed that he will take charge of the Iran national team a little more than two months before the start of the World Cup finals in Qatar.
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Who can Ireland draw in the World Cup play-offs?
The Republic of Ireland are into round two of the World Cup play-offs after they ended an impressive Group A qualification campaign with a 1-0 win in Slovakia.
Breaking Ireland into round 2 of the play-offs after win in Slovakia
The Republic of Ireland finished their group campaign with a 1-0 in Slovakia on Tuesday evening to ensure they will go straight into round 2 of the World Cup play-offs.
Lucy Quinn: Irish mentality opening new doors
Republic of Ireland attacker Lucy Quinn can trace the side's sliding doors moment to a fixture that took place a year ago as they prepare for today’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.
Preview: Slovakia an awkward hurdle in play-off target
Put the group tables, fixture lists and calculators away.
Louise Quinn: Stakes are too high for complacency
Louise Quinn says complacency will never be an issue for the Republic of Ireland because "there's too much to play for".
Pogba facing huge battle to make World Cup
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba may not return to action for the Serie A club until January due to a knee injury which requires surgery, casting doubts over the Frenchman's World Cup participation.
Payne says college won't affect play-off availability
Republic of Ireland striker Heather Payne insists her college commitments will not be an issue when the World Cup play-offs roll around in October.