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Brazil, Australia Advance to World Cup; Palestine Falls Short

6/11/2025

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Brazil clinched their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a thrilling 1-0 win over Paraguay, driven by Vinicius Jr's decisive goal. In a heartbreaking twist, Palestine's dreams were shattered by a late penalty from Oman, concluding their AFC qualifying journey. Meanwhile, Australia celebrated their return to the World Cup after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-1, their first direct entry since 2014.

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Brazil clinched their place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a thrilling 1-0 win over Paraguay, driven by Vinicius Jr's decisive goal. In a heartbreaking twist, Palestine's dreams were shattered by a late penalty from Oman, concluding their AFC qualifying journey. Meanwhile, Australia celebrated their return to the World Cup after defeating Saudi Arabia 2-1, their first direct entry since 2014.