Omar Al Soma

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Syria face Australia in home leg of play-offs with eye on 'dream' Russia berth

A qualifying campaign that has defied civil war and internal splits has brought Syria within sight of a miraculous World Cup berth — if they can overcome Asian champions Australia.

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Syrian players hope to bring joy to war-torn homeland by reaching finals

On September 5 Syria snatched a place in the playoffs with a dramatic 2-2 draw away to Iran.

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Spirited Syria battle on to deliver storybook ending to remarkable journey

Syria have had to do things the hard way, with soccer’s world governing body FIFA not permitting the team to play at home due to the continuing security concerns in the country.

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Defying expectations, war-torn Syria on cusp of securing Russia berth

Despite being perpetually on the road, the results have continued to stack up for Syria.