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  EXPLAINER: State of play in World Cup qualifying for Qatar

  Football | March 23, 2022 12:54 IST

  As it stands, only 15 of the 32 finalists have been determined for the Nov. 21-Dec. 18 tournament. They are: Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, Croatia, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Iran Netherlands, Serbia, Spain, Switzerland, South Korea and Qatar as host.  

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  Lionel Messi's Argentina to play World Cup qualifying match in Peru amid political tension

  Football | November 16, 2020 23:30 IST

  Peruvian President Manuel Merino has resigned from his position, creating turmoil in the country and forcing Argentina to cancel its training sessions in the capital.

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  UAE beat Nepal by 102 runs in 1st round of World Cup qualifying

  Cricket | January 13, 2014 11:53 IST

  Wellington, New Zealand: Shaiman Anwar made 109 as top seeds the United Arab Emirates stamped their mark on the ICC Cricket World Cup qualifying tournament with a 102-run win over Nepal in Monday's opening round.Anwar

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  FIFA investigating Ethiopia, Togo players

  Football | June 17, 2013 21:45 IST

  Johannesburg, June 17: FIFA is investigating Ethiopia and Togo for allegedly fielding ineligible players in World Cup qualifying.Possible sanctions against the pair would significantly affect Africa's qualifying competition for Brazil 2014 and give boosts to

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  Venezuela scores late to draw Uruguay 1-1

  Football | June 03, 2012 10:06 IST

  Montevideo (Uruguay), June 3: Jose Rondon scored on a header in the 84th minute to give surprising Venezuela a 1-1 draw with Uruguay in South American World Cup qualifying on Saturday.Diego Forlan scored in the

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  Chile defeats Bolivia 2-0 in World Cup qualifying

  Football | June 03, 2012 10:00 IST

  La Paz (Bolivia), June 3: Charles Aranguiz scored in first-half injury time and Arturo Vidal added another in the second half to lead Chile to a 2-0 victory over Bolivia in South American World Cup