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Arena: USA well placed to qualify for World Cup
Soccer News - 7 Oct 2017 07:11
United States head coach Bruce Arena is confident his side will qualify for next year’s World Cup in Russia following Friday’s rout of Panama. USA leapfrogged Panama into the final automatic qualifying position in CO...
US back on track for World Cup, Pulisic leads rout of Panama
Miami Herald - 7 Oct 2017 06:04
Christian Pulisic burst up the field, scoring with a brilliant touch to complete an 11-second, breakneck, field-length attack just eight minutes in. Then his cross found Jozy Altidore's right foot …
VIDEO: Pulisic scores Messi-like goal for USA vs. Panama
Goal.com - 7 Oct 2017 01:59
The 19-year-old walked his way around goalkeeper Jaime Penedo to give the Americans an early lead in their crucial World Cup qualifier in Orlando
Kane: I'm in the best form of my career
Goal.com - 7 Oct 2017 01:01
Tottenham and England have both benefited from the striker's stunning scoring streak and the he feels more confident than ever before
Kane: England work as a unit
Sky Sports - 7 Oct 2017 00:50
Harry Kane insists he won't shoulder expectation alone at next year's World Cup in Russia.
Like Wales without Bale - O'Neill talks up absent Coleman's importance
Goal.com - 7 Oct 2017 00:41
The injured right-back, who broke his leg in March, is a "world-class player" like Wales' forward talisman, according to the Boys in Green's boss
Ventura fumes at fitness levels after Italy's woeful draw
Goal.com - 7 Oct 2017 00:11
The Azzurri are still waiting to confirm a play-off place for Russia 2018, and their boss is furious at the drop-off in performance after the break
What and when are the UEFA play-offs for World Cup 2018?
Goal.com - 7 Oct 2017 00:06
Eight teams will have one last chance to secure a place at next summer's finals in Russia in a series of two-legged ties in November
Qualifiers: Iceland edge closer
Sky Sports - 7 Oct 2017 00:00
Iceland are on the brink of reaching their first World Cup after recording a 3-0 victory over Group I rivals Turkey in Istanbul.
Ghana protests to FIFA over referee in World Cup qualifying
Miami Herald - 7 Oct 2017 23:52
The Ghana Football Association has protested to FIFA over the performance of referee Daniel Bennett in a World Cup qualifier against Uganda, saying he denied the Ghanaians a legitimate late …
Belarus 1 Netherlands 3: Fast-finishing Oranje stay alive in World Cup qualifying
Soccer News - 7 Oct 2017 23:50
Netherlands survived a huge scare as Arjen Robben and Mephis Depay scored late goals to edge Belarus 3-1 in a crucial World Cup qualifier, though they remain on the brink of elimination. Robben netted an 84th-minute pena...
Ronaldinho plays soccer exhibition with Chechnya leader
Miami Herald - 7 Oct 2017 23:46
Brazil great Ronaldinho has played a game in Chechnya alongside the Russian region's authoritarian ruler Ramzan Kadyrov. Ronaldinho, a two-time world player of the year, scored for Kadyrov's team as …
Kante injured on France duty
Sky Sports - 7 Oct 2017 23:42
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante suffered a hamstring injury in France's World Cup Qualifier against Bulgaria.
Andorra 0 Portugal 2: Rested Ronaldo the saviour for Euro 2016 champions
Soccer News - 7 Oct 2017 23:38
Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench to keep Portugal’s hopes of automatic World Cup qualification alive, breaking the deadlock in a hard-fought 2-0 win away to Andorra in Group B. Ronaldo, one booking away from a susp...
Real Madrid to tie Ramos to the club until 2021
Soccer News - 7 Oct 2017 23:28
Spanish giants Real Madrid are set to announce a contract extension for Sergio Ramos which will keep the defender at the club until 2021, according to the Express. Ramos has been a stalwart in the Madrid defence since hi...
France one win from finals
Sky Sports - 7 Oct 2017 23:10
France clinched their first victory in Bulgaria for 85 years to move back to the top of Group A in the race to qualify for next year's World Cup finals.
Ronaldo lifts Portugal to win, sets up Switzerland showdown
Miami Herald - 7 Oct 2017 22:59
Substitute Cristiano Ronaldo lifted Portugal to a labored 2-0 win at Andorra on Saturday, and set up a showdown against Switzerland next week that will decide who advances to the …
Iwobi steers Nigeria to World Cup
Sky Sports - 7 Oct 2017 21:28
Alex Iwobi's winner ensured Nigeria booked their place at the 2018 World Cup, while Tunisia edged towards qualification with victory on Friday.
Strachan calm over build-up 'frenzy'
Sky Sports - 7 Oct 2017 21:27
Scotland's players won't be protected from the "media frenzy" of Sunday's crucial World Cup Qualifier in Slovenia, says Gordon Strachan.
Nigeria first team from Africa through to World Cup
Miami Herald - 7 Oct 2017 21:12
Nigeria is the first team from Africa to qualify for the World Cup, doing it with a game to spare after beating Zambia 1-0 at home on Saturday. The victory, …
Belgium dents Bosnia WCup hope with 4-3 win in Sarajevo
Miami Herald - 7 Oct 2017 20:17
Bosnia hopes of a group runner-up finish and staying in contention for World Cup qualification were hurt when Belgium scored late to win their matchup 4-3 in Sarajevo on Saturday. …
Berg scores 4 as Sweden routs Luxembourg 8-0 in qualifying
Miami Herald - 7 Oct 2017 20:09
Striker Marcus Berg scored four times and captain Andreas Granqvist a brace as Sweden kept alive its hope of automatic qualification for the World Cup by demolishing Luxembourg 8-0 on …