Elsewhere, pro-Palestinian demonstrations prefaced Italy's vital win over Israel and Spain took another step towards qualification with a big victory against Bulgaria.

Coach Carlo Ancelotti said Brazil "mentally collapsed" in their 3-2 friendly defeat to Japan on Tuesday and warned that they need to learn from their mistakes before the World Cup.

Bangladesh held Hong Kong, China to a 1-1 draw in their AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers third-round fixture at Kai Tak Sports Park in Kowloon on Tuesday, thanks to an equaliser from Rakib Hossain that kept their faint qualification hopes alive.

Rakib Hossain scored an 84th-minute equaliser as Bangladesh drew 1-1 against Hong Kong in their fourth match of the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers on Tuesday.  

The new turfs are expected to last around 15 years.

Japan claimed their first win over Brazil after roaring back in the second half to stun Carlo Ancelotti's side 3-2 in a friendly in Tokyo on Tuesday.

The men in red and green are set to face hosts Hong Kong at the Kai Tak Stadium today at 6:00pm (Bangladesh time).

FIFA President Gianni Infantino pledged the governing body’s support to rebuild football infrastructure in Gaza as part of wider post-war reconstruction efforts following Monday's peace summit in Egypt.

Hong Kong coach Ashley Westwood has shot down suggestions that Bangladesh have been ill treated ahead of their AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong at a packed Kai Tak Stadium on Tuesday night.

Bangladesh’s away clash vs Hong Kong, China will be streamed exclusively on Bongo at 6:00pm Bangladesh time. 

France, World Cup winners in 2018 and runners-up in 2022, were without a host of players in Reykjavik including captain Kylian Mbappe and Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele, both out injured.

Iceland, with a population of around 340,000, became the smallest country to qualify for the global showpiece when they reached the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

Bangladesh’s hopes of reaching the AFC U-17 Women’s Asian Cup finals for a third time suffered a blow after a late equaliser saw them draw 1-1 with hosts Jordan at Aqaba Stadium on Monday night.

The Azzurri host Israel on Tuesday in Udine, a small city which will be the scene of a massive security operation with a pro-Palestinian demonstration set take place.

To play in the main stage of the AFC Asian Cup, the outcome of the return match against Hong Kong, China will determine the future of the team.

No country has ever won the World Cup with a foreign-born coach but Carlo Ancelotti said Monday that there was "always a first time" as he eyes glory with Brazil.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has come to the defence of Florian Wirtz, saying the 22-year-old midfielder's slow start at Liverpool is simply part of his adjustment to the Premier League.

Bangladesh will look to overturn their home defeat as they face Hong Kong, China, in the Asian Cup Qualifiers today at a packed Kai Tak Stadium in Hong Kong. Kick-off is scheduled for 6:00pm Bangladesh time.

The Bangladesh under-17 women's football team have set their sights on emulating the achievements of their senior and under-20 counterparts as they begin their AFC U-17 Women's Asian Cup Qualifiers campaign against Jordan today.

It will be the fifth appearance by the Black Stars in the global showpiece.