Paths to the Planet’s Biggest Stage, Asia and Africa Decide Their Fates: Morning Espresso, 10.7
Update: 2025-10-07
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The road to the 2026 FIFA World Cup takes center stage this week as Asia and Africa enter their final rounds of qualifying. In Asia, powerhouse hosts Qatar and Saudi Arabia look to fend off surprise challengers Oman, Iraq, and Indonesia — with only two automatic tickets up for grabs. Across Africa, the drama is just as intense as Cape Verde, Egypt, Algeria, and Nigeria battle for a place on the world’s biggest stage.
Plus: Fabio Cannavaro takes charge of Uzbekistan ahead of their first World Cup appearance, Barcelona and Spain clash again over Lamine Yamal’s fitness, Arsenal’s injury woes grow, and UEFA makes a controversial leap — approving league matches in the U.S. and Australia.
Your global soccer wake-up call is here — from qualifiers to controversies, from Doha to Dakar. ☕⚽
Plus: Fabio Cannavaro takes charge of Uzbekistan ahead of their first World Cup appearance, Barcelona and Spain clash again over Lamine Yamal’s fitness, Arsenal’s injury woes grow, and UEFA makes a controversial leap — approving league matches in the U.S. and Australia.
Your global soccer wake-up call is here — from qualifiers to controversies, from Doha to Dakar. ☕⚽
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