qualifiers

UEFA World Cup qualifying: Ireland 2 Austria 2

UEFA World Cup qualifying: Ireland 2 Austria 2

Ireland's hopes of qualifying for their first World Cup since 2002 suffered a huge blow after conceding late in a 2-2 draw against Austria. 28 Mar 2013
Tabarez retains qualification hope

Tabarez retains qualification hope

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez insists his side still have what it takes to reach the World Cup despite their 2-0 defeat to Chile on Tuesday. 28 Mar 2013
World Cup wrap: Belgium, Croatia victorious

World Cup wrap: Belgium, Croatia victorious

Belgium and Croatia continue to fight tooth and nail for World Cup qualification with both enjoying wins in Group A on Tuesday. 28 Mar 2013
Iraq held by Kuwait

Iraq held by Kuwait

Kuwait came from behind to salvage a point in a 1-1 Asian Cup qualifying draw against Iran on Tuesday. 27 Mar 2013
Azerbaijan no match for Portugal

Azerbaijan no match for Portugal

Portugal kept their World Cup qualifying hopes alive with a 2-0 win over Azerbaijan to move just one point behind Group F leaders Russia. 27 Mar 2013
Japan's shock loss to Jordan

Japan's shock loss to Jordan

Japan suffered a surprise 2-1 loss in Jordan in AFC World Cup qualifying on Tuesday, while Australia came from behind to draw 2-2 with Oman. 27 Mar 2013
Dutch smash Romania

Dutch smash Romania

Netherlands have recorded a 4-0 win over Romania in their World Cup qualifier in Amsterdam on Tuesday. 27 Mar 2013
Mario at the double for Italy against Malta

Mario at the double for Italy against Malta

Mario Balotelli scored twice as Italy moved three points clear at the top of World Cup qualifying Group B with a 2-0 win over Malta. 27 Mar 2013
Germany thrash Kazakhstan

Germany thrash Kazakhstan

Germany moved a step closer to the 2014 World Cup with a 4-1 defeat of Kazakhstan in their qualifier at the Grundig Stadium on Tuesday. 27 Mar 2013
Spain get past France on Road to Rio

Spain get past France on Road to Rio

Spain took control of World Cup qualifying Group I thanks to a 1-0 win over France in Paris on Tuesday. 27 Mar 2013
England held by Montenegro

England held by Montenegro

England were held to a disappointing 1-1 draw by Group H leaders Montenegro in their World Cup qualifier in Podgorica on Tuesday. 27 Mar 2013
Osieck turns attention to Japan

Osieck turns attention to Japan

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck concedes the pressure is on his side to get a result from their next World Cup qualifier against Japan. 27 Mar 2013
Cahill calls for calm

Cahill calls for calm

TIM Cahill says there is no need to panic despite Australia requiring some last-gasp heroics to salvage a 2-2 draw with Oman on Tuesday. 27 Mar 2013
Teenage Payne brace enough for NZ

Teenage Payne brace enough for NZ

Teenager Tim Payne bagged a brace for New Zealand in a 2-0 win over the Soloman Islands in Honiara on Tuesday. 27 Mar 2013
Osieck's scathing criticism of youngsters

Osieck's scathing criticism of youngsters

SOCCEROOS coach Holger Osieck said his younger stars had failed Australia against Oman after grabbing a desperate 2-2 draw at ANZ Stadium in Sydney tonight. 26 Mar 2013
Australia v Oman match action

Australia v Oman match action

All the match action from the Socceroos as they drew 2-2 with Oman at ANZ Stadium in Sydney tonight. Pics by Getty Images. 26 Mar 2013