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Italy has to beat Northern Ireland then Wales or Bosnia to return to the World Cup
Read full article: Italy has to beat Northern Ireland then Wales or Bosnia to return to the World CupItaly will first host Northern Ireland in a World Cup qualifying playoff in March but then would go on the road to reach its first tournament after back-to-back failures at this stage.
Curaçao and Cape Verde qualify for a super-sized World Cup, but a 4-time champion is on the brink
Read full article: Curaçao and Cape Verde qualify for a super-sized World Cup, but a 4-time champion is on the brinkA super-sized World Cup has paved the way for tiny Curaçao and Cape Verde to book their places at sport’s biggest global event next year.
Italy-Israel qualifier expected to attract less people than nearby pro-Palestinian march
Read full article: Italy-Israel qualifier expected to attract less people than nearby pro-Palestinian marchIsrael’s World Cup qualifying match against Italy is set to take place amid heightened security despite a recent ceasefire in Gaza.
Security a concern for Italy-Israel soccer match as protesters demand match be stopped
Read full article: Security a concern for Italy-Israel soccer match as protesters demand match be stoppedIsrael’s World Cup qualifying match at Italy next week is expected to attract more pro-Palestinian protesters outside the stadium in Udine than ticket-holding spectators inside the soccer arena.
Israel soccer coach 'standing behind my country' amid calls for squad to be suspended
Read full article: Israel soccer coach 'standing behind my country' amid calls for squad to be suspendedThe coach of Israel’s national soccer team says he is “standing behind my country” amid calls for the squad to be suspended from international competition because of the war in Gaza.