"The Faroes had never won more than two games in any qualification campaign before, but have now won four of their past five games, including a notable 2-1 home success against second-placed Czech Republic in October. That means the side, whose name means 'sheep islands' and are ranked 127th out of Fifa's 211 nations, are suddenly face to face with the unexpected concept of permutations."
"If they can upset Group L leaders Croatia on Friday, and bottom side Gibraltar avoid defeat in the Czech Republic in Monday's encounter, the Faroese will finish second in the group and qualify for the play-offs in March. That is a highly unlikely combination of results, though, considering Gibraltar have never registered a qualification point and Croatia have won five of their six group games."
Faroe Islands national team has won four of its past five World Cup qualifying matches, including a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic, despite historically never winning more than two games in a campaign. The nation, ranked 127th by FIFA, can still reach the play-offs if it beats Group L leader Croatia and Gibraltar avoids defeat against the Czech Republic. Gibraltar have never earned a qualification point, and Croatia has five wins from six games, making the necessary combination highly unlikely. Defender Odmar Faero, aged 36, expresses belief in the team's momentum while acknowledging the slim mathematical chances.
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