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Iraq's World Cup hopes end

Iraq's World Cup hopes end

Iraq's slim hopes of securing a place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil have ended with a 1-0 loss against Japan in Doha on Tuesday. 12 Jun 2013
Cavani confident Uruguay will qualify

Cavani confident Uruguay will qualify

Edinson Cavani believes Uruguay can still qualify for the FIFA World Cup ahead of Tuesday's crucial match against Venezuela. 12 Jun 2013
Socceroos v Jordan match pics

Socceroos v Jordan match pics

It's do or disaster for the Socceroos as they host Jordan at Etihad Stadium in the first of two crucial qualifiers, with the Aussies putting everything on the line to secure their third consecutive World Cup appearance. Pics by Getty Images. 11 Jun 2013
Socceroos in Kruse control over Jordan

Socceroos in Kruse control over Jordan

AUSTRALIA have taken a giant step toward the 2014 World Cup in Brazil with a comprehensive 4-0 win over Jordan at Melbourne's Etihad Stadium, securing a crucial three points for the home side. 11 Jun 2013
FIFA approve goal-line technology for World Cup

FIFA approve goal-line technology for World Cup

FIFA have decided to use goal-line technology (GLT) in the 2013 Confederations Cup and World Cup 2014. 20 Feb 2013
Klinsmann backs England World Cup

Klinsmann backs England World Cup

Former Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann says England deserve to host a World Cup as the Football Association celebrates its 150th birthday. 16 Jan 2013
Ronaldinho Wants World Cup Spot

Ronaldinho Wants World Cup Spot

Brazil star Ronaldinho has reiterated he wants to be part of the squad at the next World Cup. 30 Dec 2012
Deco Backs Scolari Signing

Deco Backs Scolari Signing

FLUMINENSE midfielder Deco has hailed the appointment of Luiz Felipe Scolari as the new coach of Brazil. 2 Dec 2012
Scolari Rubbishes Barcelona Comparison

Scolari Rubbishes Barcelona Comparison

NEW Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has downplayed any similarities between his side and Barcelona. 1 Dec 2012
The Sleeping Giant Awoke

The Sleeping Giant Awoke

I was there when the Giant awoke...stretched...and rolled over. 16 Nov 2012
Socceroos v Oman Pics

Socceroos v Oman Pics

All the match action from Muscat as Oman played host to Australia in the final round of World Cup qualifiers. Pics by Getty Images. 9 Jun 2012
Australia Off The Mark With Draw

Australia Off The Mark With Draw

AUSTRALIA has begun its final round 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign with a goalless draw away to Oman in Muscat on Friday evening. 9 Jun 2012
Tahiti Down New Caledonia

Tahiti Down New Caledonia

TAHITI remain unbeaten at the top of Group A in Oceania World Cup qualifying after a 4-3 win over New Caledonia on Saturday. 3 Jun 2012
Kiwis Make Winning Start To WC Qualifiers

Kiwis Make Winning Start To WC Qualifiers

NEW Zealand held on for a 1-0 victory over Fiji in their opening match of Oceania World Cup Qualifying Group B. 2 Jun 2012
Oceania World Cup Qualifiers

Oceania World Cup Qualifiers

TAHITI and New Caledonia both made bright starts to the second round of OFC 2014 World Cup qualifying with strong wins on Friday. 1 Jun 2012
Blatter Unhappy With Brazil Progress

Blatter Unhappy With Brazil Progress

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has vented his frustration with the lack of progress in Brazil's preparations for the World Cup in 2014. 31 Mar 2012