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Australia to donate part of Palestine World Cup qualifier proceeds to humanitarian efforts in Gaza
BEIRUT: Part of the proceeds from Australia’s 2026 World Cup qualifying match against Palestine is to be donated to humanitarian efforts in Gaza, the BBC reported on Friday. Australia’s coach Graham Arnold admitted that preparations for the game on Nov.
"Don't Care": South Africa Coach's Blunt Response To India vs Australia World Cup Final Question
South Africa suffered another semi-final loss in an ICC event, going down fighting to Australia at the penultimate hurdle of the Cricket World Cup 2023 on Thursday. Despite posting a mediocre total of 212 runs on the board, the Proteas took the game to the end but it was the Australian side that prevailed. After the match, when South Africa coach Rob Walter was asked about the potential winner in the final, between India and Australia, he gave a rather cold response.
"Give Me A South Africa Kit...": Imran Tahir's War Cry On Team's World Cup Exit
Thursday turned out be an another heartbreak for South Africa as Australia crushed their hopes of lifting the ODI World Cup 2023 title. The Proteas faced a shocking three-wicket defeat against the Aussies in the semi-final, which turned out to be a low-scoring thriller in Kolkata. Chasing a below-par score of 213, Australia lost kept on losing wickets at regular intervals but Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc held their nerves and took their side across the line with 16 balls to spare.
Paulo Bento proud of UAE's winning start to World Cup qualifying but warns of Bahrain test
UAE manager Paulo Bento praised his players’ attitude as they began 2026 World Cup qualification with a win, but then reminded Bahrain will provide an altogether different test next week.
Palestine hope World Cup journey can 'bring a little happiness to our people'
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Rain a 'good omen' for Mancini as Saudi Arabia ease past Pakistan in World Cup qualifier
The weather in Saudi Arabia was not quite what Roberto Mancini would have envisaged upon his competitive debut with his new side, but still they did enough to open 2026 World Cup qualification with victory against Pakistan.