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From North Korea in 1966 to Japan in 2022: Asia’s greatest World Cup runs
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Ambitious Jordan out to make their mark on World Cup debut
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Qatar seek to move beyond shadow of 2022 disappointment
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Qatar coach Lopetegui unveils squad built on Asian champions’ core
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Public apology after Nepal's women's national team violates 'spirit of cricket'
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Ranking the World Cup 2026 groups: Which teams are favourites to progress?
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Amid disruption of war, Iran's aging squad eye World Cup progress
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