Asian World Cup qualifiers unfold amidst regional tensions. Key matches have been relocated, and teams seek redemption in high-stakes football drama.
Asia's World Cup Qualifiers: Football Meets Geopolitics
Palestine vs Jordan World Cup Qualifier Overshadowed by Unrest
Palestine and Jordan meet in a crucial 2026 World Cup Asian Qualifier in Kuala Lumpur. Both teams vie for a World Cup spot amid heightened regional tensions after a recent terror attack.
Qatar Clinches AFC Asian Cup title for Second Consecutive Time
AFC Asian Cup 2023: After a thrilling month of Asian football, Qatar’s triumph produced an ambivalent final and proof of the host’s growing impact as a regional power in the Middle East.
AFC Asian Cup 2023: Palestine and Qatar will play as Knockout Drama Unfolds
Asian Cup 2023: The knockout stage kicked off in Qatar, setting the stage for drama on and off the pitch. From Australia to Tajikistan, two Arab derbies are ready to take place, with Qatar and Palestine the main event.
Daniel Peretz’s Bayern Munich move and Salah’s Saudi transfer saga - Middle East Round-Up
The transfer window brought us a shocking move with Daniel Peretz to Bayern Munich, but would Mohamed Salah make his surprising transfer? Uri Levy recaps the last week in Middle Eastern football.