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An Ireland footballer has left the national team after teammates voted to go ahead with upcoming World Cup qualifier matches against Israel, despite calls to boycott the fixtures over the war in Gaza. The squad decided to play, drawing attention to tensions within the team and renewed focus on Israel's participation in international football, with searches surging in Ireland, the UK, the US and India.
- 2Mohamed Salah left out of Egypt squad over artificial turf fears▼Mohamed Salah left out of Egypt squad for South Sudan clash due to artificial turf fears
Mohamed Salah has been left out of Egypt's squad for their clash against South Sudan, with reports citing concerns over the artificial turf at the venue as the reason. The Liverpool forward's absence is a significant blow for Egypt, and the decision has drawn attention to pitch conditions in international fixtures across the region.
- 3Elvedi stars as Switzerland beat North Macedonia●Elvedi stars as Switzerland keep North Macedonia at bay
Switzerland defeated North Macedonia, with defender Nico Elvedi delivering a standout performance as the Swiss held their opponents at bay. The result strengthens Switzerland's position in their qualifying campaign, while North Macedonia leave with little to show despite their resistance.
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Austria's national football team, back under coach Dietmar Foda, prepares for a World Cup qualifying match against Kosovo in Vienna. The game is being framed as a first test of whether Foda can steady the side, with Austrian media and fans closely watching how the team responds to his return.
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Austria and Kosovo meet in a World Cup qualifying match that is drawing search interest across the US, UK and India. Kosovo coach Franco Foda, the former Austria manager, said his side knows what is coming against their opponents but will play with confidence. Fans are debating whether Kosovo can trouble an Austrian team seen as favourites.
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The West Indies are taking on India in a cricket series being framed as a key test ahead of the World Cup Qualifiers. West Indies coach Dwayne Sammy has described the India matches as a 'perfect test' for his squad as the team builds form. Interest in the matchup is high across multiple countries, with the fixture ranking among top searches in Australia, the United Kingdom and Canada.
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The United Arab Emirates and Namibia faced off in a cricket match, with a match summary published by ABC News. Both teams compete in associate international cricket, and their encounters are typically staged in ICC World Cup qualifiers or related tournaments. Details of the result and standout performances were carried in the published summary.