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Uzbekistan win but questions remain ahead of World Cup debut

March 31, 2026 Martin Lowe

Uzbekistan signed off on their World Cup preparations with an undefeated final international window, a penalty shoot-out victory, and an inaugural FIFA Series triumph in their home send off. Departing for the final domestic season […]

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The reign of terror that ended Iraq’s World Cup dream before it started

March 31, 2026 Ali Khaled

The following is an excerpt from the forthcoming book “Yalla! The Turbulent History of Arab Nations at the World Cup”, written by Ali Khaled. Pre-order your copy today. It is 31 March 1980 and new […]

ANALYSIS

POD VIEW: Can Iraq end four decades of heartbreak?

March 30, 2026 TAG Admin

It all comes down to this for Iraq. After 40 long years, the Lions of Mesopotamia are on the cusp of a return to the FIFA World Cup, ending decades of heartbreak for their long-suffering […]

ANALYSIS

Popovic searching for answers as World Cup looms

March 27, 2026 Paul Williams

The door remains open. That is the message from Tony Popovic this week ahead of the final international window before he has to name his squad for this year’s FIFA World Cup squad. While some […]

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World Cup preparations thrown into chaos against the backdrop of ongoing war

March 25, 2026 Martin Lowe

It’s only three months to go until the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Mexico City. A historic tournament, not just for Asian football, but specifically West Asia, as expansion brings with it exposure […]

PODCAST

TAG Podcast: 2026 FIFA World Cup draw reaction

December 7, 2025 TAG Admin

Paul Williams and Michael Church analyse the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 2026, looking at all nine Asian nations in contention and how friendly, or otherwise, the draw was and assess their chances […]

FEATURES

In Palestine’s defying rise, every win is a message home

December 5, 2025 Sudesh Baniya

Palestine’s football team has continued to defy the odds to deliver on the pitch, aiming to aid their people’s adversity. As soon as Qatari full-back Sultan Al-Brake’s attempted clearance ended up in his own net, […]

ANALYSIS

Uzbekistan welcomes change at the top of its domestic game

December 2, 2025 Martin Lowe

A third different name on the trophy in as many years, late drama in the AFC Champions League qualification race, and a relegation battle that went down to the wire. For once, the Uzbek Super […]

ANALYSIS

What we learned from the Fourth Round of Asian Qualifiers

October 15, 2025 Paul Williams

With Qatar and Saudi Arabia advancing from the Fourth Round of Asian Qualifiers, Asia’s set of eight teams is now complete for next year’s FIFA World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Of course, […]

PODCAST

TAG Podcast: Drama in Doha + Saudi celebrations

October 15, 2025 TAG Admin

On a night of high drama in Doha and Jeddah, Qatar and Saudi Arabia have confirmed their place at the FIFA World Cup 2026 in contrasting fashion. Qatar secured their place with a 2-1 win […]

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