Faroe Islands Stuns Czech Republic to Keep World Cup Hopes Alive
The Faroe Islands took a significant step towards its first World Cup with a stunning 2-1 win against the Czech Republic.
Ranked 136th by FIFA, the nation with a population of less than 55,000 has put itself in contention for the playoffs for next year's tournament in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
- Located halfway between Scotland and Iceland
- Land area of just 540 square miles
- Climbed to third in Group L with four wins from its last five qualifying matches
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Netherlands and Scotland also secured wins in their respective World Cup qualifying matches.
Author's summary: Faroe Islands beats Czech Republic 2-1.
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