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Palestine World Cup Dream over After Heartbreaking Draw with Oman
- Palestine played Oman in Amman needing a win on Tuesday night to advance in 2026 World Cup qualifiers but the game ended 1-1.
- The match's significance rose from Palestine requiring victory while Oman needed only a draw to progress to the next qualifying round.
- Oday Kharoub headed Palestine ahead early in the second half assisted by substitute Adam Kaied, but Oman equalised with a late penalty after being reduced to ten men.
- Issam Al Sabhi scored the controversial 97th-minute penalty that leveled the match, dashing Palestine’s hopes and securing Oman's advancement to the fourth round.
- This draw ended Palestine's chance to reach their first World Cup amid ongoing conflict, while Oman joined other qualifiers for the next stage starting in October.
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Palestine World Cup dream over after heartbreaking draw
Australia qualified for next year's World Cup in North America while Oman ended Palestine's hopes of a first appearance at the finals with a last-gasp draw on Tuesday. Palestinian hearts were broken when they conceded a penalty deep into injury time, drawing 1-1 with Oman in Amman. Palestine, playing their home fixtures at a neutral venue, took the lead on 49 minutes when Oday Kharoub headed Adam Kaied's corner into the top corner. Oman were red…
On a penalty at the last minute, Palestine's dream of winning the 2026 World Cup was extinguished this Tuesday.
A 97th-minute penalty ends Palestine’s FIFA World Cup dream
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They needed a victory to move on to the fourth round of Asia for the first time in their history.
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