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- 1Mohamed 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.
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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.
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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.
- 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.