Yemen to host Iraq in 2014 WCup qualifier in UAE

Published Jul. 11, 2011 11:26 a.m. ET

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FIFA says Yemen will host a 2014 World Cup qualifying match against Iraq in the United Arab Emirates, because of political turmoil at home.

Yemen's return match on July 28 will be played at Al Ain City, five days after Iraq hosts the first leg in Arbil.

Anti-government protests have also seen Syria's July 23 home match against Tajikistan moved to Jordan's capital city Amman, FIFA says.

The matches in the Asian second preliminary round decide which countries advance to the main qualifying draw conducted July 30 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

FIFA says Belize will host Sunday's CONCACAF preliminary round second-leg match against Montserrat in neutral San Pedro Sula, Honduras.

Belize's government is in dispute with football officials.