Thousands of laser pointers were aimed at Egyptian players (notably Mohamed Salah) during penalties to distract them. · Senegal edge Egypt on penalties in Dakar to seal World Cup qualification after a bruising playoff deadlock.

Barbados deliberately scored an own goal, leading to both teams trying to score into either net while Barbados defended both goals simultaneously. · Barbados survive a five-goal Caribbean Cup scare, edging Grenada 3-2 after extra time in Bridgetown.

Chile’s goalkeeper faked being hit by a flare using a hidden blade, causing abandonment before the deception was exposed. · Brazil's World Cup qualifier with Chile descended into farce as the visitors walked off in Rio and later tried to get the result overturned.

After an early goal, both teams effectively stopped competing to preserve a mutually beneficial result in the “Disgrace of Gijón.” · West Germany's 1-0 win over Austria in Gijón sealed the infamous 'Disgrace of Gijón' and sent both teams through.

A Kuwaiti royal entered the pitch protesting a phantom whistle and convinced the referee to disallow a legitimate French goal. · France's 4-1 win over Kuwait in Valladolid is remembered as much for a surreal royal protest as for Platini's class.

The match was halted because both teams wore identical colours, forcing Austria to finish the game in borrowed Napoli shirts. · German Reich edge Austria 3-2 in Naples to claim third place at the 1934 World Cup.