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World Cup Qualifiers
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- 1Tuchel Calls England Rotation Demands 'Madness'●England's Tuchel says calls for rotation are 'madness'
England head coach Thomas Tuchel has dismissed suggestions that he should rotate his squad, describing the calls as 'madness'. The German manager, who took charge of the national team ahead of World Cup qualifying, made clear he has no intention of making sweeping changes to his lineup, pushing back against outside pressure over his team selections.
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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.
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Haiti and Costa Rica are meeting in a football fixture drawing attention across the Americas. Costa Rica arrive in poor form, having slipped from a 3-4 result into silence, with pressure building on coach Miguel Batista ahead of their trip to Jamaica. Fans and Spanish-language sports media are questioning whether the team can recover in time.
- 4Elvedi 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 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.