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North Macedonia are hosting Switzerland in a World Cup qualifying match that is drawing attention across multiple countries. Sports Mole has published a preview covering the prediction, team news and expected lineups. The fixture is trending in Australia, India, the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada, with Switzerland favoured to take points on the road against an in-form North Macedonia side.
- 2Ireland players vote to play World Cup qualifier against Israel●Ireland squad vote to play Israel tie despite Gaza unease
Ireland's football squad has voted to go ahead with their World Cup qualifying match against Israel, despite unease among some players over the situation in Gaza. The decision means the fixture will proceed as scheduled, with the squad choosing to fulfil the commitment rather than boycott. The vote highlights the tension felt within the team over competing professional obligations and moral concerns about the conflict.
- 3Mohamed Salah to miss Egypt's South Sudan match over artificial pitch▼Egyptian star Mohamed Salah to miss South Sudan clash over artificial pitch
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah will sit out Egypt's World Cup qualifying match against South Sudan because the game is being played on an artificial surface. The decision reflects long-standing concerns over injury risk on synthetic pitches, leaving Egypt without their biggest star for the fixture.
- 4Salah Out of Egypt's World Cup Qualifier in South Sudan▼Egypt's Salah Ruled Out of South Sudan Qualifier Due to Artificial Surface
Mohamed Salah has been ruled out of Egypt's World Cup qualifier against South Sudan, with the artificial pitch at the venue cited as the reason. The decision deprives Egypt of their star forward for a key African qualifying match and has drawn attention to concerns over playing on artificial surfaces.