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The Fifa World Cup trophy during the draw for the 2026 finals in in Washington this month. AFP

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Hamad Al Meqbaali saved penalties from penalties from Yassine Benzia and Mohamed Khacef in Saturday's 7-6 shoot-out win. Reuters

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