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After Northern Ireland helped Switzerland qualify for the World Cup, coach Murat Yakin thanked them in sweet fashion.

Hitting Cesar Azpilicueta in the back with his shoulder may have been a bad decision, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic would not change it.

Vehemently opposed to Qatar's hosting of the 2022 World Cup, football federations in the Nordic countries are putting pressure on Doha and FIFA to improve conditions for migrant workers in the emirate.

Holders France hope to retain their title but the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be missing the two most recent European champions as Portugal and Italy must both battle through play-offs to qualify.

Gareth Bale has come back to Real Madrid injured after the November internationals against Wales. The Welshman in his right soleus muscle and will be out for at least two weeks.

Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe were instrumental for France as Les Bleus stretched their competitive unbeaten run to 27 matches.

The Netherlands booked their place at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar much to the relief of head coach Louis van Gaal who had feared the worst.

England manager Gareth Southgate says there should be no complications with his negotiations over a new contract.

Two late goals by Steven Bergwijn and Memphis Depay on Tuesday saw the Netherlands book a ticket to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, as they held Norway at bay with a 2-0 victory in Rotterdam.

The road to the World Cup is drawing to an end and the fight for a ticket is intensifying. Here we take a look at the teams that have mathematically qualified for the event that will take place in Qatar from 21th November to 18th December 2022.

The Netherlands secured their place at Qatar 2022 with a 2-0 win over Norway thanks to late goals from Steven Bergwijn and Memphis Depay.

A point for Wales was enough to ensure they will have home advantage for a World Cup qualifying play-off semi-final next March.

Karim Benzema and Kylian Mbappe were on target as France ensured Finland will not make their World Cup debut in Qatar.

Join us for live coverage of the 2022 World Cup qualifier as Netherlands take on Norway in group I at Stadion Feijenoord. Netherlands win would seal qualification. Norway could finish top with victory.