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Afghan Premier League takes another step forward

Football in Afghanistan took another positive step forward recently following the successful conclusion of the sixth season of the Afghan Premier League.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/live-scores/news/y=2017/m=11/news=afghan-premier-league-takes-another-step-forward-2919689.html

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Northern Ireland still believe

After suffering a 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ play-off, Northern Ireland must record a victory over Switzerland in Basel today to stand a chance of booking a berth at the global finals.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=northern-ireland-still-believe-2919367.html

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Ireland hold Denmark to goalless draw in first leg

Republic of Ireland held Denmark to a goalless draw in Copenhagen in the teams' first leg of their 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ qualifying play-off tie.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=ireland-hold-denmark-to-goalless-draw-in-first-leg-2919597.html

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Morocco, Tunisia reach Russia 2018

Morocco and Tunisia completed CAF's line-up at the FIFA World Cup™, securing the last of Africa's berths at Russia 2018.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=tunisia-morocco-reach-russia-2018-2919583.html

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Russia and Argentina re-open Luzhniki Stadium in style

Sergio Aguero scored the only goal of the game as Russia and Argentina heralded a new chapter in the history of the Luzhniki Stadium, the flagship arena for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia. The match was a good test for both teams in the build-up to the tournament next summer.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=russia-argentina-reopen-luzhniki-stadium-style-2919562-2919601.html

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The Week in Numbers

Neymar, Ezequiel Lavezzi, Olivier Giroud, Romelu Lukaku, David Silva and an infant American feature as FIFA.com reviews the last seven days in stats.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/news/y=2017/m=11/news=the-week-in-numbers-2919214.html

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Four aims for Switzerland in Basel play-off leg

After recording a 1-0 victory in the first leg of their play-off tie in Northern Ireland on Thursday, Switzerland now face the final hurdle in the return fixture in Basel on Sunday. FIFA.com outlines what La Nati must do to book their ticket to Russia.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=four-aims-for-switzerland-in-basel-play-off-leg-2919554.html

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Tense stalemate leaves World Cup berth in the balance

New Zealand and Peru played out a finely-balanced scoreless draw on Saturday, leaving all to play in Lima on Wednesday when 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifying draws to a close.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=tense-draw-leaves-world-cup-berth-in-the-balance-2919536.html

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Draw leaves Australia with slender advantage

Australia earned a scoreless draw against Honduras in the first leg of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia intercontinental play-off, gaining a slim advantage heading into Wednesday’s return.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=draw-leaves-australia-with-slender-advantage-2919531.html

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Johansson gives Sweden first-leg advantage

A second-half strike by Jakob Johansson gave Sweden a valuable 1-0 home win over Italy in the first leg of their European zone play-off for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ on Friday evening.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=johansson-gives-sweden-first-leg-advantage-2919416.html

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Senegal book World Cup ticket

Senegal sealed a return to the FIFA World Cup™ for the first time since their 2002 debut thanks to a 2-0 win over South Africa in World Cup qualifying African Group D.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=senegal-book-world-cup-ticket-2919432.html

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Dalic, Croatia reap rewards of attacking intent

While expected to face a defensively resolute Greece, Croatia danced towards the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia with a 4-1 win in the first leg of their European play-off thanks to a gameplan built on width and positivity.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=dalic-croatia-reap-rewards-of-attacking-intent-2919370.html

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Four reasons behind Peru’s revival

With Peru two games away from making their first FIFA World Cup™ appearance since Spain 1982, FIFA.com picks out four key aspects that allowed them to revive what looked set to be another failed qualification campaign.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=four-reasons-behind-peru-s-revival-2919361.html

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Pair line up for rare World Cup opportunity

FIFA.com runs the rule over the intercontinental play-off between New Zealand and Peru, where the latter are seeking to end a 36-year World Cup drought.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=pair-line-up-for-rare-world-cup-opportunity-2919217.html

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Contrasting styles mark final joust for Russia ticket

FIFA.com previews the intercontinental play-off between Australia and Honduras where a tight contest seems assured despite the pair's differing playing styles.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=contrasting-styles-mark-final-joust-for-russia-ticket-2919215.html

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2018 FIFA World Cup™ official match ball unveiled: an exciting re-imagining

adidas today revealed the official match ball for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™, which pays homage to the first-ever adidas World Cup ball: the Telstar 18,

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=2018-fifa-world-cuptm-official-match-ball-unveiled-an-exciting-re-imag-2919272.html

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Croatia cruise, Swiss earn away win

Croatia and Switzerland stepped closer towards earning qualification for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia after first-leg victories in their two-leg European zone play-off ties on Thursday evening.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=croatia-cruise-swiss-earn-away-win-2919281.html

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Luongo, Australia’s midfield royal

FIFA.com speaks to Australia's Massimo Luongo about achieving a World Cup dream, his experience with the Socceroos history-making qualification 12 years ago and an unlikely royal connection.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=luongo-australia-s-midfield-royal-2919230.html

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Dolly: South Africa can pull off a miracle

South Africa midfielder Keagan Dolly speaks to FIFA.com about the team's topsy-turvy World Cup qualifying campaign and why his team's CAF Champions League success with Mamelodi Sundowns can inspire them to take their place in Russia.

Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=dolly-south-africa-can-pull-off-a-miracle-2919229.html

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Three spots up for grabs in Africa

FIFA.com runs the rule over the fixtures on Matchday 6 – including the replayed game between South Africa and Senegal – scheduled to take place between 10 and 14 November.
Source: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2017/m=11/news=three-spots-up-for-grabs-in-africa-2919169.html

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