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Asian aspirants eye world stage

Sixteen Asian nations will enter this week’s continental championship in Myanmar with a common goal - collecting one of four berths on offer to New Zealand 2015.

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Asian contenders battle for Portugal berths

Asia's finest beach soccer talent are set to take to the sand in Doha, Qatar as the AFC Beach Soccer Championship is set to begin, with the top three heading to the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal...

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Oman crowned Asia’s sand kings

Oman pulled off one of the biggest shocks in the history of Asian beach soccer in the Qatari capital of Doha on Saturday, beating Japan on penalties to win the Asian title for the first time ever.

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Portugal & Japan in opener, Brazil face Mexico

Tuesday’s draw for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 revealed who will face who in the group phase of the competition, which takes place on 9-19 July.

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Enticing draw excites expectant finalists

Following Tuesday’s draw for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015, FIFA.com gauged the reactions of coaches and captains.  

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Star-studded team lists revealed

The FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 is just one week away and the 16 participating teams have announced their official 12-man squads for the eighth edition of tournament.

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Beach Soccer: a quick guide to the key rules

Beach soccer is a funky, fascinating sport that is quite different to football and futsal. In preparation of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015, FIFA.com highlights a few of the game's key...

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Friends, fun and finesse whet the appetite

Just days before the big kick-off on 9 July, fans flocked to the Praia da Baia stadium in Espinho to cheer on players and celebrities in a game between Madjer’s friends and Vitor Baia’s friends.

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The Beach Soccer World Cup in numbers

Portugal 2015 will be the eighth edition of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup. Accordingly, FIFA.com has picked out eight numbers from the tournament's history books ahead of the big kick-off on 9 July.

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Favourites, shocks and stars

Who are the team to beat at Portugal 2015? Who are their biggest rivals? Which players are must-see attractions? FIFA.com answers those questions and more.

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Ott hat-trick powers Swiss past Oman

Noel Ott scored a hat-trick in Switzerland's 5-2 win over Oman in the sides' Portugal 2015 Group B opener in Espinho. 

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Portuguese party as stars shine on and off the pitch

A fantastic atmosphere awaited the teams in the Praia da Baia Stadium in Espinho as the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 got underway. Around 3,500 fans packed into the stands and they got...

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Italy edge towards quarters

Italy moved to within touching distance of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 quarter-finals after they secured a 4-2 win over Oman to solidify their place at the top of Group B.

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Goalkeepers, the first line of attack

FIFA.com hears from some of the top keepers at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup and FIFA TSG member Ross Ongaro on why this position has become as important in attack as in defence.

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Oman, Japan bound for the beach

Oman and Japan booked their spots at the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 on Friday after winning their respective semi-finals at the 2015 AFC Beach Soccer Championship in Doha, Qatar.

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Al Dhabit: We’re brimming with confidence

FIFA.com spoke to Oman beach soccer captain Hani Al Dhabit following his nation's triumph at the 2015 AFC Beach Soccer Championship to discuss the strengths of his team, their ambitions for the FIFA...

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Former stars set for Portugal 2015 draw

Former Portugal goalkeeper Vitor Baia and ex-France midfielder Christian Karembeu will be the stars of Tuesday’s final draw for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 in Espinho.   

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Oman overwhelm Ticos for maiden win

Oman picked up their first ever FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup in Group B's meeting of the already-eliminated sides, with the Asians seeing off Costa Rica 6-2.

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Peak Performance

FIFA's Performance programme has been helping its Member Associations become more efficient, accountable and self-sustainable, assessing how a federation operates from an organisational and commercial...

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Giants stumble as Qatar, Myanmar make history

FIFA.com reviews Asian qualifying for New Zealand 2015 with shocks aplenty led by Qatar and Myanmar securing passage to the world stage.

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Asia's elite set for battle Down Under

FIFA.com previews the 16-nation 2015 AFC Asian Cup where continental supremacy and a ticket to the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup go up for grabs.

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Trio bag slender wins

There were three 1-0 wins on the second day of AFC Asian Cup 2015 actions, with China PR, Uzbekistan and Korea Republic all coming out on top.

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Bright new stars light up Asia

FIFA.com takes a look at five breakout young stars who made their mark at the recent AFC Asian Cup.

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Al Habsi: I want to see more Arab players in Europe

Ali Al Habsi speaks to FIFA.com about life at Wigan Athletic, Oman's Brazil 2014 qualifying and AFC Asian Cup campaigns, and his targets for Arab football.

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Women’s coaching workshop shines light on bright future

FIFA.com reports from the Jordanian capital of Amman, where women's football coaches from United Arab Emirates, Palestine, Syria, Bahrain, Oman, Iran and Jordan have been learning from FIFA experts.

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RELIVE the Beach Soccer World Cup draw

The draw for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Portugal 2015 took place in the host resort of Espinho on Tuesday and was streamed live at FIFA.com. 

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New stars rise on Asian scene

FIFA.com takes a look at a handful of young stars who are making an ever-increasing impact in Asian football at both club and international level.

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Ahmed: I'm always ready to serve Iraq

Hammadi Ahmed speaks to FIFA.com about his international career and Iraq's hopes of reaching Brazil 2014.

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Zaccheroni keen for home qualification

Japan coach Alberto Zaccheroni spoke to FIFA.com ahead of the Samurai Blue's FIFA World Cup™ qualifier against Australia to discuss his team's qualifying campaign and his time with Japan so far.

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All on the line in Asia as Japan eye Brazil

Four Asian teams will book passage to Brazil 2014 over the coming weeks with Japan by far the best placed, while a battle royale is set to be played out among the nine other contenders.

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Arab stars shining in Europe

FIFA.com takes a look back at the Arab stars who made an impression in Europe's top leagues this season, with a UEFA Europa League semi-finalist and an English FA Cup winner among them.

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Trio progress as duo set up play-off meeting

Australia, Iran and Korea Republic are celebrating after they confirmed their participation at Brazil 2014, while Uzbekistan narrowly fell short and must play-off against Jordan for a spot in the...

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UAE opens arms to western Asian coaches

With the FIFA U-17 World Cup in full swing, United Arab Emirates played host to numerous visiting coaches from west Asia who participated in an extensive FIFA course including practical and theory...

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Standing alone in the Premier League 100

After the 100th nation was recently represented in the English Premier League, FIFA.com chats with four players who are all the sole representatives of their nation on one of club football's biggest...

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Top 25 unchanged, Egypt climb

With little international football, there have been no changes towards the top of the global ladder, but Egypt, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates did make progress.

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Oman's Gulf glee

FIFA.com looks back five years to the first Gulf Cup triumph of Oman, who overcame poor early showings to prevail against favourites Saudi Arabia in the 2009 final.

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Drama as Iraq, China earn passage

FIFA.com wraps up a dramatic final day of qualifying for the AFC Asian Cup as Iraq and China PR sealed progression in vastly contrasting fashion, while Lebanese hopes were dashed by the slimmest of...

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Korea DPR recapture Asian laurels

FIFA.com run the rule over the recent Asian qualifiers for Chile 2015 with Korea DPR topping a successful quartet that also included Korea Republic, Syria and Australia.

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Hopefuls shine through to Asian finals

Asia's long road to the next Men's Olympic Football Tournament began last Thursday as 16 teams earned their spots at next January's 2016 AFC U-23 Championship, which also serves as the qualifier for...

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Asian minnows face tough opening tasks

Asian fans will be treated to a remarkable matchday of football as the much-anticipated second round of qualifying for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia™ kicks off on Thursday.

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Asian powerhouses eye opening victories

Australia, Japan, Iran and Korea Republic all begin their qualifying campaigns for Russia 2018 on Tuesday, with FIFA.com previewing all the action.

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Guam train continues as Japan, Iran blush

Guam and the Philippines continued their fairytale starts to Asian Zone qualifying on Matchday 2, while Japan and Iran were held to unforeseen draws and two teams recorded 6-0 wins.

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World Cup qualifying: the story so far

With the Preliminary Draw set to take centre stage this week, we look back at the first steps on the road to Russia 2018, with 76 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches having already been played across...

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Drubbings, upsets and goal sprees

Regional favourites underlined their dominance on Matchday 3 of 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia qualifying in Asia. FIFA.com reviews all the action across the continent.

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Seven tickets await on decisive matchday

FIFA.com previews what promises to be a thrilling conclusion to round two in Asian qualifying for Russia 2018.

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Jordan seminar seeks to leverage U-17 legacy and grow women’s football in...

As part of the legacy programme of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup Jordan 2016, a regional women’s football development seminar was held in Jordan between 17 and 20 May.

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