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Algeria appeal to FIFA for World Cup play-off against Cameroon to be replayed over ‘scandalous’ refereeing decisions
The Algerian Football Federation (FAF) have called for a replay of their World Cup play-off second leg against Cameroon over “scandalous” refereeing decisions. Algeria fell at the final qualifying hurdle after Karl Toko Ekambi’s 124th-minute winner helped Cameroon book a spot in Qatar ahead of Friday’s World Cup draw.
Arsenal vs Tottenham north London derby could become Champions League play-off with new date targeted
The potentially crucial north London derby between Tottenham and Arsenal is being lined up for the penultimate week of the season, raising the possibility that it could effectively be a play-off for Champions League football.
Egypt demand replay of World Cup play-off vs Senegal after "attack" on Mo Salah
Egypt have asked for their World Cup qualifier against Senegal to be relayed after they claimed Mo Salah was "attacked" in "a strange atmoshpere".
World Cup 2022: Two more spots at Qatar confirmed with three play-off places remaining
Only three places at the 2022 World Cup remain up for grabs after Mexico and the United States both booked their tickets to Qatar.
Mexico and USA qualify for World Cup 2022 finals in Qatar and Costa Rica settle for play-off
The USA showed once again how much improvement they will need to have a successful World Cup, after making it through to tomorrow’s draw despite defeat to Costa Rica — while Mexico also secured their place in Qatar. Gregg Berhalter’s side knew only a heavy defeat would stop them from reaching the winter tournament, but after a qualifying campaign which has failed to convince, they went down 2-0 to the central Americans — who will take on New Zealand in a play-off to reach the tournament.
Under-pressure Arnold to stay in charge for Australia's World Cup play-off against UAE
Australia manager Graham Arnold will stay in charge for the 2022 World Cup play-off against the UAE, despite calls for him to resign following the team's failure to secure an automatic qualification spot for Qatar.
Egypt FA claim Mohamed Salah and others racially abused, attacked with rocks in Senegal defeat in World Cup play-off
The Egyptian FA says it players were subjected to racist abuse from Senegal fans during their World Cup play-off on Tuesday night. The nation’s football governing body also claims Senegal supporters threw bottles and rocks at players during the warm-ups and attacked the team bus as it approached the stadium.