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FIFA orders Iraq to move World Cup qualifiers due to 'unsafe' security situation

Soccer's international governing body says matches against Iran, Bahrain, scheduled to be held in Basra later this month must be played in "neutral" venues.

by Associated Press and Israel Hayom Staff

Published on 11-06-2019 12:06

Last modified: 11-20-2019 11:28

FIFA orders Iraq to move World Cup qualifiers due to 'unsafe' security situation

Anti-government protesters block the port of Umm Qasr while Iraqi security forces try to reopen the key oil terminal on the Persian Gulf, Tuesday, Nov. 5

Paul ELLIS / AFP

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'I told the FIFA president I was from Israel. His wife and daughter said, 'We are from Lebanon''

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Emily Austin is only 25, but in recent years she has become one of the most prominent influencers in the...

Iran team leaves mysterious note with message linked to Israel

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After the match against Belgium at the 2026 World Cup, Iran’s national team staff members left a note calling for...

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The first issue of Israel Hayom appeared on July 30, 2007. Israel Hayom was founded on the belief that the Israeli public deserves better, more balanced and more accurate journalism. Journalism that speaks, not shouts. Journalism of a different kind. And free of charge.