San marino’s play-off bid & 14 more things to look out for in world cup qualifying

Women’s Football

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How Cape Verde utilised its diaspora to become the second-smallest country to qualify for the World Cup

Down the tunnel of Praia’s Estadio Nacional, Dailon Livramento is sitting on the concrete floor with his back against the wall, scrolling through his phone. He has a flag tied tightly around his head

The South Africa head coach reflects on an eventful World Cup qualifying campaign and looks ahead to next year’s finals, AFCON and retirement