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FIFA, Qatar Prepare for Unprecedented World Cup Finals Draw

A World Cup like no other in its 92-year history will take shape this week at an unprecedented tournament draw. When FIFA and host nation Qatar stage the draw ceremony show Friday, three of the 32 entries will be placeholders because the three-year qualifying program was delayed and still ongoing.…

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Giant-killers North Macedonia ready to destroy Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup dream

North Macedonia stunned the football world after knocking Italy of the running for a World Cup spot, and the Balkan nation are eyeing up another giant-killing against Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal

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Brilliant Bale carries Wales into World Cup playoff final

Cardiff (United Kingdom) (AFP) - Wales boss Robert Page hailed Gareth Bale's first goal as the best free-kick he has ever seen as a double from the Real Madrid man beat Austria 2-1 to carry his country into a World Cup playoff final.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup desire with Portugal leaves Man Utd decision open to change

Cristiano Ronaldo is only missing a World Cup winner's medal from his glittering collection of awards but needs Portugal to beat Turkey and then either Italy or North Macedonia to fill that hole

Daily Mirror

England captain Harry Kane wants to "shine a light" on Qatar World Cup human rights concerns

England captain Harry Kane has spoken about wanting discussions to be had and progress to be made surrounding human rights concerns as the FIFA World Cup heads to Qatar

Daily Mirror

Bale fit as Wales skipper eyes 'incredible' World Cup feat

London (AFP) - Gareth Bale has set his sights on leading Wales to the World Cup for the first time in 64 years after declaring himself fit for the play-off semi-final against Austria.

AFP

Cardiff City Stadium has become a fortress in which Wales will bid to end 64 years of agony

Wales face a massive few days in their quest to qualify for their first World Cup since 1958

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Gareth Bale has already "made" decision on Wales future ahead of World Cup play-off

EXCLUSIVE: The international futures of Wales star Gareth Bale and team-mates Aaron Ramsey and Joe Allen regarding retirement have already been made according to a former team-mate.

Daily Mirror

Gareth Bale set to be fit for Wales’ crunch World Cup play-off

Wales face Austria on Thursday in a World Cup play-off semi-final in Cardiff

The Independent UK

The start of a World Cup turnaround for the ages?

England have a sliver of hope they can defend the Cricket World Cup. Kristy Havill, examines what's gone wrong, and if it spells good news for the White Ferns.

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Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey included as Rob Page confirms 26-man Wales squad for Austria World Cup play-off clash

The Red Dragons host Austria in the 2022 World Cup play-off semi-finals next week

Wales Online

A World Cup every two years would be ‘problematic’, admits CONCACAF president

Victor Montagliani has instead proposed a global Nations League or a revamped Confederations Cup.

The Independent UK

England warn Wales to expect furious welcome with Tuilagi and Lawes back

Six Nations game will be ‘like a World Cup quarter-final’, said England’s attack coach Martin Gleeson, as the hosts welcome back two key players from injury

The Guardian - UK

Mane vs Salah: Rematch looms with World Cup place at stake

Yaoundé (AFP) - Sadio Mane trumped Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah in the Africa Cup of Nations final, but the Egyptian will soon have a chance to even the score in a World Cup play-off.

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Infantino says biennial World Cup can 'give hope' to potential migrants

Strasbourg (France) (AFP) - FIFA president Gianni Infantino seemed to establish a link on Wednesday between his plan for a World Cup every two years and the tragedy of migrants in the Mediterranean who must be "given hope", before saying his remarks had been "misinterpreted".

Asharq Al-Awsat

Infantino Suggests Biennial World Cup Could Prevent Migrant Deaths in Mediterranean

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said on Wednesday that increased revenues from a biennial World Cup would create opportunities for Africans who otherwise could migrate and find "death in the sea" crossing the Mediterranean. The idea of a World Cup every two years has been gathering steam with Infantino trying to…

The Guardian - UK

Fifa president: more World Cups could save African migrants from death in the sea

The president of Fifa, Gianni Infantino, has said his plans for a World Cup every two years could stop African migrants from finding ‘death in the sea’

AFP

US embracing big chill in CONCACAF World Cup race

Los Angeles (AFP) - United States coach Gregg Berhalter believes freezing temperatures can help his team take a giant stride towards a World Cup berth as CONCACAF's qualifying race resumes on Thursday.

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'Unbelievable' Wales teen so strong her power test scores left coaches stunned

Sisilia Tuipulotu is an uncapped player in the Wales environment with the Six Nations just two months away before a World Cup this autumn

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