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Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to travel to Qatar today. Out of defeat, out of nowhere. Portugal will face Turkey in the semi-finals of the World Cup qualifying European play-offs. Former champions Italy, on the other hand, face North Macedonia. The final between the two teams will be on the 29th if Portugal and Italy win. The winning team goes to Qatar. The losers are out.
So far 15 teams have qualified for the World Cup. There are 12 teams in Europe that have not qualified directly for the play – offs. The Russia-Poland match was canceled. Poland also qualified for the next round. Ukraine-Scotland match postponed Portugal-Turkey, Italy-North Macedonia, Sweden-Czech Republic and Wales-Austria will play tonight.
Serbia beat Portugal in the qualifying round. They are surrounded by injuries as they advance to Turkey. Ruben Diaz is not on defense and Renato Sanchos is not in the midfield. Joe Concelo is another defender due to suspension.
All eyes are on Ronaldo. Thirty-seven-year-old Ronaldo has no chance anymore. Not in so good form this season. Meanwhile, a hat-trick for Manchester United against Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League gives Portugal hope.
The Battle of Salahman in Africa
In Africa, the war is between Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane. One will lose Qatar. The first quarter match of the third round between Egypt and Senegal will be played tomorrow. There are 10 teams left in Africa. Five teams will advance in a two-legged battle with each other. The second quarter between Salah’s Egypt and Mane’s Senegal was twenty – nine. The team that wins in both quarters will advance to the World Cup. The Ghana-Nigeria-Cameroon-Algeria conflict is also notable.
Crucial for Japan and Australia
Three teams qualified, including Qatar, the hosts in Asia. Iran and South Korea arrived from Group A. Saudi Arabia, who are top of B, will face China. Today Australia and Japan will meet. If it wins, Japan will secure it.
Brazil and Argentina continue to win
Brazil and Argentina qualified with two rounds left in Latin America. Chile and Colombia are crucial for the teams. Fourth-placed Uruguay face Peru today. Brazil will face Chile tomorrow morning and Argentina will face Venezuela on Saturday morning.
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