qualifiers

Deschamps dares to attack Spain

Deschamps dares to attack Spain

France coach Didier Deschamps said his side won't be mesmerised by Spain, when the two nations meet on Tuesday in World Cup qualifying. 26 Mar 2013
Ballack calls for 'true' German strikers

Ballack calls for 'true' German strikers

Michael Ballack wants Germany to revert to 'real strikers' in future after toying with a false number nine in recent matches. 25 Mar 2013
Miller urges Scotland to hit back

Miller urges Scotland to hit back

Scotland striker Kenny Miller has urged his team-mates to respond to criticism after their defeat to Chris Coleman's side on Friday. 25 Mar 2013
Schwarzer: Our toughest game to date

Schwarzer: Our toughest game to date

MARK Schwarzer has described Australia's World Cup qualifying match against Oman to tomorrow night as their "toughest game to date", simply because of the importance of the result. 25 Mar 2013
Benzema lacking confidence, says Ribery

Benzema lacking confidence, says Ribery

France star Franck Ribery believes Karim Benzema's confidence is low as France prepare to face Spain on Tuesday. 25 Mar 2013
Coleman wary of risking Bale

Coleman wary of risking Bale

Wales manager Chris Coleman has promised that Gareth Bale will not be risked against Croatia if the Tottenham midfielder is not fully fit. 25 Mar 2013
Vucinic: Shock if England top group

Vucinic: Shock if England top group

Montenegro striker Mirko Vucinic would be surprised if England top Group H in qualification for World Cup 2014 ahead of his nation. 25 Mar 2013
Oezil pleased by adaptable Germany

Oezil pleased by adaptable Germany

Germany midfielder Mesut Oezil believes Joachim Loew's side have the edge over the opposition as they are not one-dimensional. 25 Mar 2013
CAF WC qualifying wrap: Ghana thump Sudan

CAF WC qualifying wrap: Ghana thump Sudan

Ghana defeated Sudan 4-0 in World Cup qualifying on Sunday, while Ethiopia remain unbeaten in Group A. 25 Mar 2013
Podolski eyes starting place

Podolski eyes starting place

Germany forward Lukas Podolski is unhappy with his role as a substitute for his country and hopes to earn a starting spot. 25 Mar 2013
Hodgson notes Ukraine threat

Hodgson notes Ukraine threat

England manager Roy Hodgson insists that Ukraine are still a threat to England's World Cup qualification campaign. 24 Mar 2013
CAF World Cup Qualifying wrap: Cameroon inflict Togo blow

CAF World Cup Qualifying wrap: Cameroon inflict Togo blow

A stunning late strike from Samuel Eto'o has handed Cameroon a 2-1 win over Togo in a serious blow to the latter's World Cup qualifying hopes. 24 Mar 2013
Omeruo happy to snatch a point

Omeruo happy to snatch a point

Kenneth Omeruo has expressed his relief after Nigeria fought back to claim a dramatic 1-1 draw at home to Kenya in World Cup qualifying. 24 Mar 2013
Lescott targets regular England spot

Lescott targets regular England spot

Joleon Lescott says he is ready to feature more for England after starting the 8-0 win over San Marino on Friday. 24 Mar 2013
World Cup qualifying wrap: Croatia win Serbia grudge match

World Cup qualifying wrap: Croatia win Serbia grudge match

Croatia won a heated encounter over rivals Serbia 2-0 in Zagreb, to boost their World Cup qualification hopes in UEFA's Group A. 23 Mar 2013
England thrash San Marino

England thrash San Marino

England registered a routine 8-0 win away to San Marino in World Cup qualifying on Friday, to keep pace with Group H leaders Montenegro. 23 Mar 2013