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          Cape Verde's Stopira, bottom, celebrates with his teammate after defeating Eswatini in a World Cup qualifying soccer match at Estádio Nacional in Praia, Cape Verde, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, to clinch their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. (AP Photo / Cristiano Barbosa)

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          Cape Verde's Stopira, bottom, celebrates with his teammate after defeating Eswatini 3-0 in a World Cup qualifier at Estádio Nacional in Praia, Cape Verde, to clinch their qualification for the 2026 World Cup. AP Photo

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          UAE head coach Cosmin Olăroiu and player Ali Saleh speak to the media ahead of the UAE's game against Qatar in the Asian Qualifiers, Road to 26. Jassim Bin Hamed Stadium, Doha, Qatar. Chris Whiteoak / The National

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          FootballOctober 13, 2025
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          FootballOctober 13, 2025
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          UAE and Sharjah player Caio Lucas. Antonie Robertson / The National

          Caio Lucas says UAE 'will do everything we can' to secure World Cup qualification

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