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China alive for World Cup despite S. Korea loss

China squeezed into the third round of Asia's preliminaries for the 2026 World Cup by the narrowest of margins on Tuesday despite slipping to a 1-0 loss at the hands of South Korea in Seoul.

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Palestine dream of home games in '26 WC effort

After booking its place in the final rounds of World Cup qualification for the first time, Palestine's men's national team is hopeful that a peaceful resolution to the Israel-Hamas conflict will allow them to return to playing at home again.

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Reports: Palestine soccer boss denied AU entry

Reports the head of the Palestine Football Association has been denied entry into Australia is a matter for the government, according to Football Australia.

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Palestine reach final round of WCQ for 1st time

Palestine advanced to the final round of World Cup qualification for the first time ever Thursday with a 0-0 draw against Lebanon.