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Pakistan beat Cambodia 1-0 to register first-ever win in FIFA World Cup qualifying

NEW DELHI: In a historic moment, Pakistan's national soccer team secured their first-ever World Cup qualifying game victory on Tuesday by defeating Cambodia with a score of 1-0 in Islamabad, allowing them to advance to the second round of qualifiers.

The Times of India

Pakistan brings international football home after a bitter power struggle

Eight years since the country last hosted a game, there are signs of optimism before a World Cup qualifier against Cambodia

The Guardian - UK

USA 1-3 Germany: men’s international friendly – as it happened

Rolling report: Germany saw off the Americans in Julian Nagelsmann’s first game in charge

The Guardian - US

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Benin football federation president faces legal battle over club name change

The president of the Benin football federation is facing a potential legal battle after it was claimed a club he owns circumvented a Fifa transfer ban by changing its name

The Guardian - UK

Rabbi on FA faith group quits over football governing body’s response to Hamas attacks

Alex Goldberg wrote to the FA to say he was ‘profoundly disappointed’ there were no plans for a specific tribute to the victims of the Hamas attacks

Evening Standard

Grimsby’s Otis Khan ruled ineligible to play for Pakistan in World Cup qualifier

Fifa’s decision remained pending despite Khan owning a Pakistani passport as the issue surrounded Khan’s grandfather’s migration prior to partition

The Guardian - UK

Zimbabwe FA investigating women’s team coach over sexual misconduct allegations

The Zimbabwe FA is investigating a member of its senior women’s coaching team over allegations of sexual misconduct against female colleagues

The Guardian - UK

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After years of war, Yemen’s national football team look ahead in hope

A ceasefire and the first domestic season in years gives Yemen hope as they embark on 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Al Jazeera

Lawmakers could allow audio between referees and VARs to be available live

Playing out the conversation between referees and VARs live is currently banned under the laws of football.

The National (Scotland)

How the Socceroos’ 2003 upset win over England shaped Australian football

Two decades on from the historic friendly at Upton Park the rivals meet at Wembley to test how far the two teams have come

The Guardian - AU

Australia in talks with Indonesia about a possible challenge to Saudi Arabia for the 2034 World Cup

Soccer officials in Australia and Indonesia have floated the idea of teaming up in a bid to rival Saudi Arabia for the hosting rights to the men’s World Cup in 2034

The Independent UK

A ‘very different’ Pakistan? National football team aim to end dire record

Can Pakistani football finally escape decades of crisis and end a dire World Cup qualification record?

Al Jazeera

Major rival to Saudi Arabia’s 2034 World Cup bid to be launched - despite protest issues

Joint bid between Indonesia, Australia, Malaysia and Singapore confirmed to be in the works

Evening Standard

Morocco will co-host the 2030 World Cup – Palestine and Western Sahara will be burning issues

The 2030 men’s football World Cup will be co-hosted by three countries across two continents after Morocco, Spain and Portugal’s successful bid was selected by Fifa, the sport’s world governing body.

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The Guardian - UK

‘I’ve been so lucky’: Hamilton swaps Essex Alliance for Sri Lanka’s World Cup dream

Marvin Hamilton tells John Duerden how he is preparing to face Yemen in Saudi Arabia instead of turning out in the 11th tier of English football

The Hindu

FIFA World Cup bid | Indonesia wants to co-host 2034 edition with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore

Indonesia, Australia, Malaysia and Singapore discuss joint bid to host 2034 World Cup. FIFA invited Asia & Oceania to bid & Saudi Arabia announced intention. Qatar hosted 2022 edition, so Middle East may not be considered. 2026 World Cup to be hosted by US, Canada & Mexico.

The Conversation

Why taking a trauma- and violence-informed approach can make sport safer and more equitable

Spanish football player Jenni Hermoso accused Spanish football chief Luis Rubiales of sexual assault in September after he kissed her on the lips without her consent during the FIFA Women’s World Cup award ceremony.

Radio France Internationale

Britain and Ireland lined up to host Euro 2028 as Turkey and Italy get Euro 2032

European football chiefs on Tuesday anointed 10 stadiums in Britain and the Republic of Ireland to host the 2028 European championships.

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The Independent UK

Uefa backtracks on plans to reintegrate Russia to Under-17s competition

The plan unravelled in the face of opposition and Uefa said “no technical solution” could be found

The Independent UK

How Fifa and Uefa turned choosing tournament hosts into a ‘stitch-up’

With the UK and Ireland awarded the 2028 European Championships, football governance is experiencing a familiar trend

The Hindu

UEFA picks U.K. and Ireland to host Euro 2028, Italy and Turkey to stage Euro 2032

UK and Ireland and Italy and Turkey to co-host Euro 2028 and 2032 respectively. UEFA gains stability with co-hosting, while Euro 2024 in Germany is a single-host tournament. UEFA targets high-profit tournaments with Hat Trick program investing 935M euros from 2024-28.

The Independent UK

UEFA picks UK-Ireland to host soccer's 2028 European Championship. Italy-Turkey to stage Euro 2032

UEFA has decided the future of soccer’s European Championship for the next decade

The Hindu

Saudi Arabia formally informs FIFA of wish to host 2034 World Cup

The Saudi Arabian football federation said it “submitted a letter of intent and signed declaration to FIFA to bid” in a vote that is open only to members of the Asian and Oceania football governing bodies.

The Guardian - US

Arsenal made Manchester City look mortal. Can Pep Guardiola adapt again?

Manchester City have lost two Premier League games in a row for the first time since 2018. It’s now up to Pep Guardiola to adapt

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia bid for 2034 World Cup strengthened after Australia and New Zealand hit hurdle

With six hosts for the 2030 World Cup, led by Spain, Portugal and Morocco, but also including Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay, Saudi Arabia’s only competition comes from Oceania

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