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Iran beat Japan 2-1 for a place in AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal

Iran scored a dramatic stoppage-time penalty to eliminate Japan from the Asian Cup and book a place in the semifinal.

Al Jazeera · Feb 3, 2024

Palestine lose to Iran but win hearts on ‘special night’ at Asian Cup

Iran won the group stage match 4-1 in front of an emotional crowd united in solidarity with Palestine.

Al Jazeera · Jan 14, 2024

Rohingya campaigners condemn Myanmar’s ‘opaque’ repatriation plan

Rights campaigners condemn ruling military’s plan saying no word on Rohingya’s rights and their safety in Myanmar.

Al Jazeera · Mar 23, 2023

Can history-makers Morocco win the World Cup?

Fairytale run to the semi-finals has seen the Atlas Lions create footballing history but now France await.

Al Jazeera · Dec 12, 2022

World Cup 2022: 10 big moments so far

From injury time to Morocco’s brilliance to Ronaldo’s benching, here are the biggest stories from the tournament.

Al Jazeera · Dec 11, 2022

How Morocco rewrote World Cup history books against Portugal

Morocco become the first team from Africa to reach a World Cup semi-final by beating Portugal.

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2022

For Brazil fans, the ‘sadness is too much’ after World Cup exit

Croatia stunned top-ranked Brazil and their legions of fans after defeating the Brazilians 4-2 on penalties in Qatar.

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2022

Portugal vs Morocco match preview: World Cup 2022 quarter-final

Morocco, the only African team still in the World Cup, will face an in-form Portugal in their first-ever quarter-final.

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2022

Neymar unsure if he’ll play for Brazil at another World Cup

‘I will not close the door to playing with Brazil, nor do I say 100 percent that I’ll come back,’ Neymar said.

Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2022

Croatians celebrate ‘unbelievable’ win as Brazil exits World Cup

Croatia defeats Brazil on penalties 4-2 after full and extra-time ended 1-1.

Al Jazeera · Dec 9, 2022