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DR Congo, Morocco advance in World Cup qualification

Morocco and the Democratic Republic of Congo both advanced closer to World Cup finals appearanceas they made it to the final phase of African qualification.

Aubameyang banishes unhappy memories as Gabon advance

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the decisive penalty that enabled Gabon to become the first country to qualify to Africa's World Cup qualifying groups.
Borussia Dortmund’s Aubameyang celebrates after scoring a goal during their Bundesliga first division soccer match against Schalke 04 in Dortmund

Sutherland defends scrapped tour as Socceroos travel to Bangladesh

Australia's cricket chief has defended the postponement of a test tour of Bangladesh as the soccer team 'Socceroos' play a World Cup qualifier this week.
Cricket Australia Chief Executive Sutherland speaks at a news conference, about the death of Australian cricketer Hughes, in Sydney

CONCACAF big guns start with wins on road to Russia

CONCACAF big guns Mexico, the United States and Costa Rica all got off to winning starts on Friday in their qualifying campaign for the 2018 World Cup.
Oribe Peralta of Mexico battles for the ball against Roberto Dominguez of El Salvador during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match

After early shock, USA hit St Vincent for six

The USA recovered from conceding a surprise early goal to crush St Vincent 6-1 in their CONCACAF region, World Cup fourth round qualifying game.
Soccer: FIFA World Cup Qualifier-St. Vincent & The Grenadines at USA

Africa’s heavyweights held to goalless draws in World Cup qualifiers

The small Comoros Islands and kingdom of Swaziland enjoyed a rare outing in the World Cup qualifiers as they held Ghana and Nigeria to draws.
Mikel Nigeria

Brazil will counter-attack against Argentina, says Martino

Brazil will sit back and absorb Argentina pressure before breaking out in counter-attacks in the World Cup qualifier, according to coach Gerardo Martino.
Argentina’s coach Martino gestures during a training session ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Brazil in Buenos Aires

Mozambique, Zambia edge first legs of World Cup qualifiers

Mozambique secured a home victory over Gabon and Zambia won away in Sudan in the first legs of African World Cup qualifiers.

Returning Neymar lifts Brazil hopes for Argentina win

Neymar has the skills to hurt Argentina when he leads Dunga’s counter-attacking Brazil side on his return in the 2018 World Cup qualifier on Thursday.
Brazilian soccer player Neymar and Lucas Lima fight for the ball during their training session at Arena Corinthians stadium in Sao Paulo

Top Six Strikers for Spain

When it comes to football, Spain is one of the best countries in the world. A world class national team, and home to two of the best Football clubs in the world, it is quite obvious that Spain have produced a large number of quality players.
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Jaded Japan plot Singapore sting

A weary Japan are out for revenge when they take on Singapore in their World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

Injured Tevez out of Argentina World Cup qualifiers

Argentina striker Carlos Tevez has pulled out of their squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Brazil on Thursday and Colombia next Tuesday.
Boca Juniors’ Tevez controls the ball during their Argentine First Division soccer match against Tigre in Buenos Aires