Paul Okon on any changes to the XI against Paraguay (0:27)
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Riley McGree ruled out of World Cup (3:02)
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Arnold: Iraq's WCQ 'the toughest job in the world'

Graham Arnold faces what is arguably the biggest challenge of his coaching career on Tuesday as he attempts to guide Iraq to their first World Cup in 40 years.

Can Jamaica still make the World Cup? (2:44)
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Wrexham's Cadamarteri gives Jamaica WC chance

Wrexham striker Bailey Cadamarteri gave Jamaica a 1-0 victory over New Caledonia on Thursday and a place in the World Cup interconfederational playoff final against DR Congo.

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Tonali injured in UCL loss ahead of Italy playoff

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali went off injured against Barcelona in the Champions League on Wednesday, eight days before Italy starts its World Cup qualifying playoffs bracket.

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NI squad: Ballard in, Bradley out for Italy playoff

Sunderland defender Dan Ballard has been included in Northern Ireland's squad for their World Cup qualifying playoff against Italy later this month despite an injury scare.

Matildas 'winning ugly' at Women's Asian Cup (1:15)
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Alanna Kennedy thriving in midfield role for Matildas (1:40)
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Mexico grants visas to some Iraq players for WCQ

Mexico has begun granting visas to players from Iraq's national team ahead of their World Cup playoff match scheduled March 31 in Monterrey.

'Chronically underrated' Matilda shines in opener (0:35)
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Mary Fowler was back like she never left (0:48)
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Mary Fowler headlines the Matildas Asian Cup squad (1:20)
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