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Morocco, unlike other potential host nations for the 2026 World Cup, have qualified for the 2018 edition. Issouf Sanogo / AFP
Morocco, unlike other potential host nations for the 2026 World Cup, have qualified for the 2018 edition. Issouf Sanogo / AFP
Mena region boosts 2026 bid hopes, Eriksen races to Russia: Talking points from final 2018 World Cup qualifiers
As the final places for the 2018 World Cup gets decided, Ian Hawkey addresses the big talking points from the last round of play-off matches.