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Bolivia Edges Surinam in World Cup Playoff Thriller, Faces Iraq
Bolivia advances to the World Cup playoff final with a hard-fought victory over Surinam. The Altiplano side now prepares for a decisive clash against Iraq.

Colombia faces Croatia in March friendly: what to expect
Colombia’s national team takes on 2018 World Cup finalists Croatia in an international friendly on March 26. The match offers crucial preparation ahead of upcoming CONMEBOL qualifiers.

Wales Face Bosnia Test: Bellamy’s Blueprint for World Cup Survival
Craig Bellamy outlines Wales’s tactical requirements as they battle Bosnia-Herzegovina in a World Cup play-off semi-final with a place in Qatar on the line.

Ireland Eyes World Cup Chance Against Czech Republic
John O’Shea backs Ireland to maintain momentum in crucial World Cup play-off semi-final. The defensive leader believes November’s form can propel the team past Czech Republic.

Ballard Out: Northern Ireland Faces Italy Playoff Without Key Defender
Dan Ballard’s hamstring injury rules him out of Northern Ireland’s World Cup playoff semi-final against Italy, forcing defensive reshuffles ahead of the crucial Thursday match.

Ochoa Returns as Mexico Prepares for Portugal and Belgium Tests
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre named a 26-player squad for friendlies against Portugal and Belgium, recalling veteran goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa and selecting midfielder Álvaro Fidalgo for the first time.

Tonali’s injury clouds Italy’s World Cup playoff push
Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali limped off injured during Champions League clash with Barcelona, raising concerns ahead of Italy’s critical World Cup qualifying playoff match.

Pochettino shifts stance on club form for USMNT World Cup push
Mauricio Pochettino’s March squad selection suggests the USMNT coach is reconsidering his strict demand for peak club performance as World Cup qualification looms.

Iraq Commits to Mexico World Cup Playoff Despite Regional Tensions
Iraq’s football federation confirms the team will travel to Mexico for their World Cup qualifier despite coach Graham Arnold’s request to postpone amid Middle East tensions.