Yahoo Sports Internationals Round-Up: Al-Taamari brace for Jordan, Mikautadze's Georgia progress to Euro playoff final
As the break from domestic action begins, we take a look at how our Ligue 1 internationals fared with their nations on Thursday evening
It was a busy Thursday of action for Ligue 1's international players, with qualifying play-offs for the UEFA Euro 2024 as well as World Cup qualifiers for AFC sides – not to mention the Concacaf Nations League and an array of international friendlies.
Balogun and USMNT survive Jamaica scare to reach Concacaf Nations League final
AS Monaco's Folarin Baloguin featured in the United States' extra-time victory over Jamaica as the hosts clinched a place in the final thanks to an own goal and two goals from Haji Wright.
Montpellier's Al-Taamari scores brace as Jordan defeat Pakistan in 2026 World Cup qualifying
Musa Al-Taamari scored a brace for Jordan as the AFC side ran out as 3-0 winners over Pakistan in 2026 World Cup qualifying. The Montpellier forward opened the scoring in the 2nd minute, before killing off the game with another in the 86th minute.
Georges Mikautadze and Georgia one step closer to UEFA Euro 2024
The Metz star started Georgia's vital play-off semi-final against Luxembourg, as two goals from his strike partner Budu Zivzivadze sealed a place in the play-off final for this summer's Euros in Germany.
Lee Kang-In and South Korea draw with Thailand
The PSG midfielder featured in the final hour of play as South Korea drew 1-1 with Thailand in Seoul yesterday in the second round of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The Taegeuk Warriors currently top their qualifying group with 8 points after 3 matches.
Donnarumma and Italy kick-off US tour with win over Venezuela
The Paris Saint-Germain stopper featured for the full 90 minutes during Italy's 2-1 win over Venezuela to kick-off the Azzurri's US tour. Genoa's Mateo Retegui scored a brace either side of half-time to give Donnarumma's side the win.
