Australia v Japan, World Cup live updates: Socceroos face Samurai Blue in must-win qualifier in Sydney
It's been one of the most disastrous build-ups to a Socceroos fixture in recent memory.
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Rodolfo Arruabarrena says UAE have 'very big ambitions' for Iraq World Cup qualifier
New UAE manager Rodolfo Arruabarrena says his side have “very big ambitions” to secure a World Cup qualification play-off spot on Thursday with a game to spare, as they seek a decisive victory against Iraq in Saudi Arabia.
5 things to look out for in Saudi Arabia’s World Cup Qualifier against China in Sharjah
On Thursday, Saudi Arabia will take on China in the penultimate qualifier in the group stage of qualification for the 2022 World Cup. A win will secure a place in Qatar for Saudi Arabia with a game to spare. There are plenty of talking points and below are just five.
Key issues facing UAE ahead of crucial 2022 World Cup qualifier against Iraq
The UAE take on Iraq in Saudi Arabia on Thursday in a potentially decisive 2022 World Cup qualifier. Currently third in Group A with two matches remaining, a win against fifth-placed Iraq will almost secure the final-round play-off spot with one match to spare. The UAE conclude their group campaign against already qualified South Korea on March 29.
Qualifier from Scotland and Wales’ play-off path set for World Cup draw pot four
Scotland will be in with the lowest-ranked seeds for next week’s World Cup draw, along with Wales if they get past Austria on Thursday.
Pepe out of Portugal World Cup qualifier due to COVID
Portugal defender Pepe will miss their World Cup playoff semi-final against Turkey on Thursday after testing positive for COVID-19, the Portuguese Football Federation said.
Iraq’s home World Cup qualifier moved to Saudi Arabia
KUALA LUMPUR: The upcoming World Cup qualifier between Iraq and the United Arab Emirates that was to be the first official international in Baghdad since the 2003 US-led invasion has been switched to Saudi Arabia. Sunday’s missile attack on the northern city of Irbil prompted the switch to Riyadh for Thursday’s game, FIFA and the Asian Football Confederation announced Saturday.
Riyadh to host UAE's crunch World Cup 2022 qualifier against Iraq
The UAE’s all-important World Cup 2022 qualifier against Iraq, which was originally scheduled to be held in Baghdad, will be played in Riyadh.