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Costa Rica name former assistant as coach (Jul 1, 2008 04:17 GMT)
Costa Rica has named former assistant coach Rodrigo Kenton as the new head of the national soccer team, a spokesman for the Costa Rica Football Federation said on Monday.
FIFA chief reveals 'plan b' for 2010 World Cup (Jun 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed for the first time that there is a 'plan B' for the host nation of the 2010 World Cup.
Weiss to replace Kocias as Slovakia coach (Jun 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Vladimir Weiss has been appointed coach of Slovakia following the announcement that Jan Kocias will quit the post at the end of the month.
Australia drawn with Japan in Asian qualifying (Jun 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Australia were drawn alongside Japan in the fourth round of Asian World Cup qualifying in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, with a potential five places available for South Africa 2010 for Asian teams.
Usual suspects dominate Asia's World Cup draw (Jun 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Despite early hiccups and a few narrow escapes, Asia's top sides made it through World Cup qualifying and there are few surprises in Friday's draw for the final round.
FIFA reject Iraq's calls to oust Qatar (Jun 25, 2008 17:47 GMT)
Soccer's world governing body FIFA has shot down Iraq's appeal for Qatar to be expelled from 2010 World Cup qualifying for fielding an ineligible player.
Hamad quits Iraq post after World Cup exit (Jun 25, 2008 17:42 GMT)
Iraq national team coach Adnan Hamad has parted company with the Asian champions just days after the side were eliminated from 2010 World Cup qualifying.
Phalajivin tenders resignation with Thailand (Jun 25, 2008 15:39 GMT)
Thailand coach Chanvit Phalajivin officially submitted his resignation on Wednesday in the wake of the Southeast Asian side's dismal World Cup qualifying campaign.
Guimaraes set to quit as Panama coach (Jun 25, 2008 15:34 GMT)
Panama coach Alexandre Guimaraes has indicated he is willing to step down from his post after the team's exit from World Cup qualifying last weekend.
England must qualify for World Cup - Jordaan (Jun 24, 2008 22:03 GMT)
England have been warned by World Cup officials that failure to qualify for the 2010 tournament in South Africa could directly affect their bid to host the event eight years later.
Eriksson to be thrown in at the deep end (Jun 24, 2008 15:55 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson will begin his reign as Mexico coach with the crucial World Cup qualifier against Honduras without seeing his new charges in friendly action, according to Mexican Football Federati
Under-fire Dunga says he won't quit Brazil (Jun 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Dunga has reiterated he has no intention of stepping down as coach of Brazil.
T&T escape shock exit from qualifiers (Jun 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Daryl Roberts and Stern John scored to give Trinidad and Tobago to a 2-0 win in Bermuda on Sunday which avoided an embarrassing early exit from the World Cup qualifiers.
Decisive goals send UAE, Qatar through (Jun 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates grabbed the remaining places in the final round of World Cup qualifiers with late goals in their decisive matches on Sunday.
S.Africa's Santana feels the heat after latest slip (Jun 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
South Africa coach Joel Santana woke up to rounded criticism on Sunday after his new charges turned in another lame performance in their build up to the 2010 World Cup.
Verbeek still expects Aussies to reach World Cup (Jun 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Australia coach Pim Verbeek has expressed confidence his side will make their second consecutive appearance in the World Cup finals despite a last-game stumble against China to complete the third-roun
Mexico cruise into CONCACAF group stage (Jun 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mexico strolled into the group stage of the CONCACAF zone World Cup qualifiers with a 7-0 demolition of tiny neighbours Belize on Saturday.
World Cup: Nigeria qualify for final phase (Jun 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Nigeria became the first side to make sure of a place in the final phase of the African qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup on Saturday.
Socceroos out to attack China in WC qualifier (Jun 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Australia coach Pim Verbeek has signalled his intentions for the World Cup qualifier against China by selecting a four-pronged attack.
Japan's Nakamura risks Celtic wrath in dead rubber (Jun 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura insists he wants to play in the World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on Sunday despite a sore ankle.
Beauchamp: Australia will not relax (Jun 19, 2008 21:43 GMT)
Australia defender Michael Beauchamp insists there will be no let-up against China on Sunday, even though the Socceroos have already secured a spot in the next phase of World Cup qualifying.
Japan striker Okubo banned for violent conduct (Jun 19, 2008 16:51 GMT)
Disgraced Japan striker Yoshito Okubo has been banned for three games after being sent off for violent conduct in a World Cup qualifier.
Dunga calls for calm after Brazil draw a blank (Jun 19, 2008 16:49 GMT)
Brazil coach Dunga refused to answer questions over his future after the goalless draw with Argentina but asked supporters to be patient with his side.
Brazil held by Argentina as Paraguay slip up (Jun 19, 2008 16:47 GMT)
Arch-rivals Brazil and Argentina drew 0-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday but moved closer to leaders Paraguay who lost 4-2 in Bolivia.
Middle East sides clash for last Asian places (Jun 19, 2008 16:45 GMT)
Iraq, Qatar, Syria and the United Arab Emirates are gearing up for crunch matches on Sunday with the prize at stake a place in the last round of 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
Kalou, Kone return to Ivory Coast squad (Jun 19, 2008 16:42 GMT)
The Ivory Coast will be boosted by the return of strikers Salomon Kalou and Bakary Kone for Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Botswana after the pair missed the last three matches through injury.
Young Australians given the nod for China qualifier (Jun 19, 2008 16:41 GMT)
Australia will use their World Cup qualifier against China in Sydney on Sunday as an opportunity for under-23 players to push their claims for Olympics places.
Dasey: Happy Brett at the Al Sadd (Jun 18, 2008 18:22 GMT)
Jason Dasey hails Brett Emerton as Australia advance in World Cup qualifying,
Nigeria wait on ill pair, eye early progress (Jun 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Nigeria are hoping Nwankwo Kanu and John Obi Mikel recover from illness as they seek to progress past the first phase of Africa's 2010 World Cup qualifiers on Saturday.
Solar leaves managerial fate up to Peruvian FA (Jun 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jose Del Solar is prepared to let the officials decide his fate and will not resign as coach following Peru`s 6-0 loss to Uruguay which all but ends their slim World Cup qualification hopes.
Argentina's Veron to miss Brazil qualifier (Jun 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentina midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron will miss Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against rivals Brazil, according to reports in the country.
Sanchez backed to continue with Bolivia (Jun 17, 2008 21:59 GMT)
Bolivian Football Federation president Carlos Chavez hinted Erwin Sanchez will remain as the national team coach regardless of the outcome of their World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Wednesday.
Dunga backing Brazil to bounce back (Jun 17, 2008 21:36 GMT)
Brazil coach Dunga has assured fans the Selecao will raise their game against rivals Argentina on Wednesday in the sixth round of the World Cup qualifiers.
Madagascar fire coach despite unbeaten run (Jun 17, 2008 19:00 GMT)
Madagascar, unbeaten after three World Cup qualifying matches, have fired their coach and appointed Franck Rajaonarisamba to take over ahead of their match against Mozambique.
Gambia accuse Algerians of 'terrorist' threats (Jun 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Gambia has accused Algerian soccer players calling themselves 'terrorists' of threatening Gambian players at a World Cup match that they would blow up their hotel with a bomb on the return leg in Algi
It wasn't our day, says Brazil coach Dunga (Jun 16, 2008 07:02 GMT)
Brazil coach Dunga said nothing went right for his team as they succumbed 2-0 to 10-man Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday.
Media round on Brazil after Paraguay loss (Jun 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazil came under fire on Monday after their 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat in Paraguay, with the media furious over the team's allegedly negative approach.
U.S. hit eight, Trinidad stunned by Bermuda (Jun 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The United States began World Cup qualifying with a crushing 8-0 win over Barbados while Trinidad & Tobago's hopes of repeating their 2006 finals appearance were dented by a 2-1 home loss to Bermuda o
Bad day for Brazil, Argentina in qualifiers (Jun 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazil lost 2-0 to 10-man Paraguay and Argentina needed a stoppage-time equaliser to hold Ecuador 1-1 at home in South American World Cup qualifiers on Sunday.
Costa Rica fight back to draw with Grenada (Jun 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Costa Rica fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 away to tiny Grenada on Saturday in a nervy start to their bid to reach a third straight World Cup.
Seven book places in final Asia round (Jun 15, 2008 05:29 GMT)
Heavyweights Saudi Arabia, Iran, Australia, Japan and both Koreas marched into the final round of Asia's 2010 World Cup qualifiers after clinching decisive wins on Saturday.
Video Test Page (Jun 14, 2008 13:11 GMT)
Africa rocked by series of shock qualifiers (Jun 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Africa's heavyweights suffered surprise defeats in World Cup qualifiers on Saturday with Angola, Egypt, Ghana and Morocco all beaten in their group matches.
China's World Cup bid ends in recriminations (Jun 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Captain Zheng Zhi was reduced to tears and fans called for wholesale sackings after China's campaign to qualify for the 2010 World Cup fizzled out with a 2-1 defeat to Iraq on Saturday.
Koreas, Saudi Arabia book fourth round places (Jun 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
North Korea joined regional heavyweights Saudi Arabia and South Korea in booking places in the final round of Asia's 2010 World Cup qualifiers on Saturday.
Mexico prepare for battle against minnows Belize (Jun 14, 2008 05:33 GMT)
Mexico forwards Andres Guardado and Carlos Vela are impatient to get their side on the road to the 2010 World Cup when they begin qualifying against Belize on Sunday.
Mendez misses out for Ecudaor qualifier (Jun 14, 2008 05:31 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven midfielder Edison Mendez has been left out of the Ecuador squad to face Argentina on Sunday after failing to recover from injury.
Messi, Aguero dream team to face Ecuador (Jun 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentina will unleash their attacking duo Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero at Ecuador in Sunday's World Cup qualifier.
Iraq need China win to stay in World Cup (Jun 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Iraq must beat China on Saturday and keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup for the sake of the people of the war-torn nation, according to Iraqi coach Adnan Hamad.
Australia ready for Qatar after Iraq disappointment (Jun 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Midfielder Brett Holman insists Australia have put the defeat to Iraq firmly behind them as Pim Verbeek's men look to book their place in the fourth round of World Cup qualifying with a victory over Q
Kiwi Fiji qualifier finally gets November date (Jun 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A controversial World Cup qualifier that was postponed when a Fijian player was denied entry to New Zealand has been rescheduled for November, New Zealand Soccer (NZS) said on Friday. The Oceania conf
Medford omits Saprissa trio for C.Rica squad (Jun 12, 2008 23:22 GMT)
Costa Rica coach Hernan Medford has left Saprissa trio Keylor Navas, Try Bennett and Michael Barrantes out of his squad for their World Cup qualifier against Grenada.
Ponce pulls out of Mexico qualifier squad (Jun 12, 2008 23:21 GMT)
Sergio Amaury Ponce has been forced to pull out of the Mexico squad for the World Cup qualifier against Belize due to injury.
Qatar confident after victory over China (Jun 12, 2008 20:26 GMT)
Qatar's morale-boosting away win over China has earned the team respect and they can face Australia with confidence in Saturday's crucial 2010 World Cup qualifier in Doha, said coach Jorge Fossati.
Bahrain wary after wasting opportunity (Jun 12, 2008 18:23 GMT)
Despite only needing a draw to reach the final round of Asian zone World Cup qualifiers, Group 2 leaders Bahrain will be taking nothing for granted this weekend after squandering a golden opportunity
Argentina lose two for upcoming qualifiers (Jun 12, 2008 15:58 GMT)
Esteban Cambiasso and Oscar Ustari have withdrawn from next week's World Cup qualifiers with Ecuador and Brazil through injury.
Mexico, U.S. start qualifiers against minnows (Jun 12, 2008 15:31 GMT)
Mexico and United States kick off their tortuous World Cup qualifying campaigns on Sunday knowing that the slightest slip-up could eliminate them after just two games.
Brazil face Paraguay threat as qualifiers resume (Jun 12, 2008 15:29 GMT)
Brazil face a tough trip to group leaders Paraguay as the South American World Cup qualifying competition resumes after a seven-month break at the weekend.
China won't give up on 2010 World Cup dream (Jun 12, 2008 15:24 GMT)
China have not given up hope of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup despite languishing at the bottom of Group One, coach Ratomir Dujkovic said on Wednesday.
Messi and Aguero earn praise from Veron (Jun 11, 2008 23:00 GMT)
Argentina midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron has paid tribute to the impact Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero have had on the national team.
Africa qualifying: Egypt look to maintain pace (Jun 11, 2008 17:35 GMT)
African champions Egypt look to secure a third consecutive victory but their hopes have been hit by the withdrawal of striker Emad Moteab with a neck injury and concerns over Amr Zaki.
Race for World Cup places hots up in Asia (Jun 11, 2008 15:44 GMT)
The final round of World Cup qualifying beckons for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and South Korea on Saturday, although with two games remaining the Asian race for 2010 places looks to be going right down to
Robinho feeling weight of expectation with Brazil (Jun 11, 2008 15:40 GMT)
Brazil forward Robinho believes there is more pressure on the team to perform during the upcoming World Cup qualifiers following their unexpected friendly defeat to Venezuela last week.
Mexico goalkeeper Sanchez facing charges (Jun 11, 2008 15:38 GMT)
Mexico goalkeeper Oswaldo Sanchez is facing misdemeanour trespassing and resisting arrest charges after an incident at a Chicago hotel following the team's 4-0 win over Peru last Sunday.
S.Africa braced for soaring construction costs (Jun 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Two years ahead of the 2010 World Cup, organisers in South Africa are facing soaring costs for building stadiums in addition to worries over xenophobic violence, power shortages and rampant crime.
Hush: More questions than answers (Jun 10, 2008 01:21 GMT)
Andrew Hush updates on South Africa's progress as they prepare for the World Cup.
Saudi Arabia dismiss coach after qualifying defeat (Jun 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Saudi Arabia Football Federation sacked national team boss Helio Dos Anjos on Sunday just hours after a 2-1 victory over Lebanon put them on the verge of reaching the final round of qualifying for
Defender Alvarez out of Chile WC qualifiers (Jun 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Defender Cristian Alvarez has been ruled out of Chile's two upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to a persistent groin injury.
Japan coach Okada blasts Okubo for red card (Jun 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Under-fire Japan coach Takeshi Okada let rip at striker Yoshito Okubo after his red card for a horror tackle in a 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw in Oman.
Venezuela's win over Brazil avenges snub (Jun 8, 2008 01:05 GMT)
Venezuela coach Cesar Farias said Friday's shock 2-0 win over Brazil had avenged an incident last year when his nine-year-old son was snubbed by the five-times world champions after asking for an aut
Uzbekistan through to final round, China slip (Jun 8, 2008 00:41 GMT)
Uzbekistan became the first team to reach the fourth and final round of Asian World Cup qualifying on Saturday while heavyweights Iran and Iraq rekindled their hopes with vital wins.
Toppmoller close to Ghana job (Jun 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Bayer Leverkusen and Georgia coach Klaus Toppmoller is pondering an offer to become Ghana boss.
Ghana's Muntari out of qualifier (Jun 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Muntari has been forced out of Ghana's World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in Bloemfontein on Sunday because of a toe injury, team officials said on Saturday.
Fulham deny Algeria's Bouazza block claim (Jun 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
English Premier League club Fulham denied Algerian allegations on Friday that they threatened to block the salary of midfielder Hameur Bouazza unless he skipped three World Cup qualifying this month.
Hamad confident Iraq can win 'last chance' (Jun 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Despite a string of poor performances, Iraq coach Adnan Hamad is confident his beleaguered team can beat frontrunners Australia on Saturday and keep their hopes of World Cup qualification alive.
Kuwait sack coach after poor showings (Jun 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Kuwait have dispensed with Croatian coach Radion Gacanin after poor performances in their World Cup qualifiers.
Eto'o apologises for head-butting journo (Jun 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Three-times African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto'o issued a public apology on Cameroon television after head-butting a journalist at a news conference last week.
Japan's Nakamura complains of insomnia (Jun 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan's Shunsuke Nakamura is suffering with insomnia ahead of this weekend's 2010 World Cup qualifier in Oman.
Brazil lose Kaka to nagging knee injury (Jun 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Kaka has been withdrawn from the Brazil squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers with Paraguay and Argentina after failing to recover from a knee injury.
Pele throws himself into altitude debate (Jun 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazil's Pele has criticised FIFA's recent decision to lift a ban on playing World Cup qualifiers at more than 2,750 metres above sea level.
Costa Rica lose Hernandez from squad (Jun 3, 2008 21:15 GMT)
Carlos Hernandez became the third player to be removed from Costa Rica's World Cup qualifying squad to face Grenada due to injury.
Humberto Coelho named new coach of Tunisia (Jun 3, 2008 18:25 GMT)
Former Portugal manager Humberto Coelho has been named as the coach of Tunisia, the country's football federation announced said.
Kennedy and Neill back in for Australia? (Jun 3, 2008 17:19 GMT)
Australia coach Pim Verbeek could regain the services of captain Lucas Neill and giant striker Josh Kennedy despite not naming either player in his 26-man squad for the Socceroos' critical two-match t
Takagi calle dup by Japan after Abe injury (Jun 3, 2008 16:05 GMT)
Japan coach Takeshi Okada has called up uncapped defender Kazumichi Takagi of Shimizu S-Pulse ahead of the World Cup qualifiers in Oman and Thailand.
Bielsa names 24-man squad for Chile's matches (Jun 3, 2008 16:02 GMT)
Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa has named a 24-man squad ahead of two friendlies and the World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Venezuela later this month.
Silva added to Uruguay squad for qualifiers (Jun 3, 2008 16:00 GMT)
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has called-up Martin Silva for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Bielsa continues big freeze of Chileans (Jun 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa has declined to recall six players, including former captain Jorge Valdivia, following the end of their 10-match bans for indiscipline.
Warner keen to strike World Cup deal for 2018 (Jun 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA vice-president Jack Warner will try to persuade the USA to leave the field open for England's attempt to host the 2018 World Cup by bidding for the 2022 tournament instead.
Costa Rica face injury woes ahead of qualifying (Jun 2, 2008 22:34 GMT)
Jervis Drummond has withdrawn from the Costa Rica squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Grenada, while Ronald Gomez is doubtful.
Overcrowding blamed for deaths at Liberia match (Jun 2, 2008 20:10 GMT)
Liberian football authorities believe overcrowding at one particular entrance led to the deaths of several fans at a World Cup qualifier against Gambia in Monrovia yesterday.
Nigerian win makes up for ANC disappointment (Jun 2, 2008 18:55 GMT)
Nigeria believe their convincing 2-0 victory over South Africa in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday was the best possible way of making up for the team's poor showing at the African Nations Cup earlier
WC: Unbeaten Bahrain, Uzbeks extend leads (Jun 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bahrain and Uzbekistan maintained their 100 percent records in World Cup Asian qualifying on Monday, extending their group leads with entertaining but crucial away victories.
Tunisia slip as other African giants win (Jun 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
African champions Egypt snatched a late winner to edge the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in their opening World Cup qualifier on a weekend when the top nations delivered victories.
Van Persie to train but likely to miss Italy (Jun 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Striker Robin van Persie will train with the Dutch Euro 2008 squad for the first time on Wednesday but remains doubtful for the team's opener against Italy on June 9.
Australia presses ahead with bid for 2018 (Jun 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Australian football supremo Frank Lowy is determined to press ahead with a bid to host the 2018 World Cup despite FIFA president Sepp Blatter suggesting the country would be better served bidding for
Eto'o accused of attacking Cameroon journo (Jun 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A Cameroon journalist has alleged Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o assaulted and injured him during a fracas at a news conference on Friday.
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Costa Rica name former assistant as coach (Jul 1, 2008 04:17 GMT)
Costa Rica has named former assistant coach Rodrigo Kenton as the new head of the national soccer team, a spokesman for the Costa Rica Football Federation said on Monday.
FIFA chief reveals 'plan b' for 2010 World Cup (Jun 29, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has confirmed for the first time that there is a 'plan B' for the host nation of the 2010 World Cup.
Weiss to replace Kocias as Slovakia coach (Jun 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Vladimir Weiss has been appointed coach of Slovakia following the announcement that Jan Kocias will quit the post at the end of the month.
Australia drawn with Japan in Asian qualifying (Jun 27, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Australia were drawn alongside Japan in the fourth round of Asian World Cup qualifying in Kuala Lumpur on Friday, with a potential five places available for South Africa 2010 for Asian teams.
Usual suspects dominate Asia's World Cup draw (Jun 26, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Despite early hiccups and a few narrow escapes, Asia's top sides made it through World Cup qualifying and there are few surprises in Friday's draw for the final round.
FIFA reject Iraq's calls to oust Qatar (Jun 25, 2008 17:47 GMT)
Soccer's world governing body FIFA has shot down Iraq's appeal for Qatar to be expelled from 2010 World Cup qualifying for fielding an ineligible player.
Hamad quits Iraq post after World Cup exit (Jun 25, 2008 17:42 GMT)
Iraq national team coach Adnan Hamad has parted company with the Asian champions just days after the side were eliminated from 2010 World Cup qualifying.
Phalajivin tenders resignation with Thailand (Jun 25, 2008 15:39 GMT)
Thailand coach Chanvit Phalajivin officially submitted his resignation on Wednesday in the wake of the Southeast Asian side's dismal World Cup qualifying campaign.
Guimaraes set to quit as Panama coach (Jun 25, 2008 15:34 GMT)
Panama coach Alexandre Guimaraes has indicated he is willing to step down from his post after the team's exit from World Cup qualifying last weekend.
England must qualify for World Cup - Jordaan (Jun 24, 2008 22:03 GMT)
England have been warned by World Cup officials that failure to qualify for the 2010 tournament in South Africa could directly affect their bid to host the event eight years later.
Eriksson to be thrown in at the deep end (Jun 24, 2008 15:55 GMT)
Sven-Goran Eriksson will begin his reign as Mexico coach with the crucial World Cup qualifier against Honduras without seeing his new charges in friendly action, according to Mexican Football Federati
Under-fire Dunga says he won't quit Brazil (Jun 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Dunga has reiterated he has no intention of stepping down as coach of Brazil.
T&T escape shock exit from qualifiers (Jun 23, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Daryl Roberts and Stern John scored to give Trinidad and Tobago to a 2-0 win in Bermuda on Sunday which avoided an embarrassing early exit from the World Cup qualifiers.
Decisive goals send UAE, Qatar through (Jun 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates grabbed the remaining places in the final round of World Cup qualifiers with late goals in their decisive matches on Sunday.
S.Africa's Santana feels the heat after latest slip (Jun 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
South Africa coach Joel Santana woke up to rounded criticism on Sunday after his new charges turned in another lame performance in their build up to the 2010 World Cup.
Verbeek still expects Aussies to reach World Cup (Jun 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Australia coach Pim Verbeek has expressed confidence his side will make their second consecutive appearance in the World Cup finals despite a last-game stumble against China to complete the third-roun
Mexico cruise into CONCACAF group stage (Jun 22, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Mexico strolled into the group stage of the CONCACAF zone World Cup qualifiers with a 7-0 demolition of tiny neighbours Belize on Saturday.
World Cup: Nigeria qualify for final phase (Jun 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Nigeria became the first side to make sure of a place in the final phase of the African qualifiers for the 2010 World Cup on Saturday.
Socceroos out to attack China in WC qualifier (Jun 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Australia coach Pim Verbeek has signalled his intentions for the World Cup qualifier against China by selecting a four-pronged attack.
Japan's Nakamura risks Celtic wrath in dead rubber (Jun 21, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura insists he wants to play in the World Cup qualifier against Bahrain on Sunday despite a sore ankle.
Beauchamp: Australia will not relax (Jun 19, 2008 21:43 GMT)
Australia defender Michael Beauchamp insists there will be no let-up against China on Sunday, even though the Socceroos have already secured a spot in the next phase of World Cup qualifying.
Japan striker Okubo banned for violent conduct (Jun 19, 2008 16:51 GMT)
Disgraced Japan striker Yoshito Okubo has been banned for three games after being sent off for violent conduct in a World Cup qualifier.
Dunga calls for calm after Brazil draw a blank (Jun 19, 2008 16:49 GMT)
Brazil coach Dunga refused to answer questions over his future after the goalless draw with Argentina but asked supporters to be patient with his side.
Brazil held by Argentina as Paraguay slip up (Jun 19, 2008 16:47 GMT)
Arch-rivals Brazil and Argentina drew 0-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday but moved closer to leaders Paraguay who lost 4-2 in Bolivia.
Middle East sides clash for last Asian places (Jun 19, 2008 16:45 GMT)
Iraq, Qatar, Syria and the United Arab Emirates are gearing up for crunch matches on Sunday with the prize at stake a place in the last round of 2010 World Cup qualifiers.
Kalou, Kone return to Ivory Coast squad (Jun 19, 2008 16:42 GMT)
The Ivory Coast will be boosted by the return of strikers Salomon Kalou and Bakary Kone for Sunday's World Cup qualifier against Botswana after the pair missed the last three matches through injury.
Young Australians given the nod for China qualifier (Jun 19, 2008 16:41 GMT)
Australia will use their World Cup qualifier against China in Sydney on Sunday as an opportunity for under-23 players to push their claims for Olympics places.
Dasey: Happy Brett at the Al Sadd (Jun 18, 2008 18:22 GMT)
Jason Dasey hails Brett Emerton as Australia advance in World Cup qualifying,
Nigeria wait on ill pair, eye early progress (Jun 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Nigeria are hoping Nwankwo Kanu and John Obi Mikel recover from illness as they seek to progress past the first phase of Africa's 2010 World Cup qualifiers on Saturday.
Solar leaves managerial fate up to Peruvian FA (Jun 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Jose Del Solar is prepared to let the officials decide his fate and will not resign as coach following Peru`s 6-0 loss to Uruguay which all but ends their slim World Cup qualification hopes.
Argentina's Veron to miss Brazil qualifier (Jun 18, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentina midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron will miss Wednesday's World Cup qualifier against rivals Brazil, according to reports in the country.
Sanchez backed to continue with Bolivia (Jun 17, 2008 21:59 GMT)
Bolivian Football Federation president Carlos Chavez hinted Erwin Sanchez will remain as the national team coach regardless of the outcome of their World Cup qualifier against Paraguay on Wednesday.
Dunga backing Brazil to bounce back (Jun 17, 2008 21:36 GMT)
Brazil coach Dunga has assured fans the Selecao will raise their game against rivals Argentina on Wednesday in the sixth round of the World Cup qualifiers.
Madagascar fire coach despite unbeaten run (Jun 17, 2008 19:00 GMT)
Madagascar, unbeaten after three World Cup qualifying matches, have fired their coach and appointed Franck Rajaonarisamba to take over ahead of their match against Mozambique.
Gambia accuse Algerians of 'terrorist' threats (Jun 17, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Gambia has accused Algerian soccer players calling themselves 'terrorists' of threatening Gambian players at a World Cup match that they would blow up their hotel with a bomb on the return leg in Algi
It wasn't our day, says Brazil coach Dunga (Jun 16, 2008 07:02 GMT)
Brazil coach Dunga said nothing went right for his team as they succumbed 2-0 to 10-man Paraguay in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday.
Media round on Brazil after Paraguay loss (Jun 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazil came under fire on Monday after their 2-0 World Cup qualifying defeat in Paraguay, with the media furious over the team's allegedly negative approach.
U.S. hit eight, Trinidad stunned by Bermuda (Jun 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The United States began World Cup qualifying with a crushing 8-0 win over Barbados while Trinidad & Tobago's hopes of repeating their 2006 finals appearance were dented by a 2-1 home loss to Bermuda o
Bad day for Brazil, Argentina in qualifiers (Jun 16, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazil lost 2-0 to 10-man Paraguay and Argentina needed a stoppage-time equaliser to hold Ecuador 1-1 at home in South American World Cup qualifiers on Sunday.
Costa Rica fight back to draw with Grenada (Jun 15, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Costa Rica fought back from two goals down to draw 2-2 away to tiny Grenada on Saturday in a nervy start to their bid to reach a third straight World Cup.
Seven book places in final Asia round (Jun 15, 2008 05:29 GMT)
Heavyweights Saudi Arabia, Iran, Australia, Japan and both Koreas marched into the final round of Asia's 2010 World Cup qualifiers after clinching decisive wins on Saturday.
Video Test Page (Jun 14, 2008 13:11 GMT)
Africa rocked by series of shock qualifiers (Jun 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Africa's heavyweights suffered surprise defeats in World Cup qualifiers on Saturday with Angola, Egypt, Ghana and Morocco all beaten in their group matches.
China's World Cup bid ends in recriminations (Jun 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Captain Zheng Zhi was reduced to tears and fans called for wholesale sackings after China's campaign to qualify for the 2010 World Cup fizzled out with a 2-1 defeat to Iraq on Saturday.
Koreas, Saudi Arabia book fourth round places (Jun 14, 2008 07:00 GMT)
North Korea joined regional heavyweights Saudi Arabia and South Korea in booking places in the final round of Asia's 2010 World Cup qualifiers on Saturday.
Mexico prepare for battle against minnows Belize (Jun 14, 2008 05:33 GMT)
Mexico forwards Andres Guardado and Carlos Vela are impatient to get their side on the road to the 2010 World Cup when they begin qualifying against Belize on Sunday.
Mendez misses out for Ecudaor qualifier (Jun 14, 2008 05:31 GMT)
PSV Eindhoven midfielder Edison Mendez has been left out of the Ecuador squad to face Argentina on Sunday after failing to recover from injury.
Messi, Aguero dream team to face Ecuador (Jun 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Argentina will unleash their attacking duo Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero at Ecuador in Sunday's World Cup qualifier.
Iraq need China win to stay in World Cup (Jun 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Iraq must beat China on Saturday and keep alive their hopes of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup for the sake of the people of the war-torn nation, according to Iraqi coach Adnan Hamad.
Australia ready for Qatar after Iraq disappointment (Jun 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Midfielder Brett Holman insists Australia have put the defeat to Iraq firmly behind them as Pim Verbeek's men look to book their place in the fourth round of World Cup qualifying with a victory over Q
Kiwi Fiji qualifier finally gets November date (Jun 13, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A controversial World Cup qualifier that was postponed when a Fijian player was denied entry to New Zealand has been rescheduled for November, New Zealand Soccer (NZS) said on Friday. The Oceania conf
Medford omits Saprissa trio for C.Rica squad (Jun 12, 2008 23:22 GMT)
Costa Rica coach Hernan Medford has left Saprissa trio Keylor Navas, Try Bennett and Michael Barrantes out of his squad for their World Cup qualifier against Grenada.
Ponce pulls out of Mexico qualifier squad (Jun 12, 2008 23:21 GMT)
Sergio Amaury Ponce has been forced to pull out of the Mexico squad for the World Cup qualifier against Belize due to injury.
Qatar confident after victory over China (Jun 12, 2008 20:26 GMT)
Qatar's morale-boosting away win over China has earned the team respect and they can face Australia with confidence in Saturday's crucial 2010 World Cup qualifier in Doha, said coach Jorge Fossati.
Bahrain wary after wasting opportunity (Jun 12, 2008 18:23 GMT)
Despite only needing a draw to reach the final round of Asian zone World Cup qualifiers, Group 2 leaders Bahrain will be taking nothing for granted this weekend after squandering a golden opportunity
Argentina lose two for upcoming qualifiers (Jun 12, 2008 15:58 GMT)
Esteban Cambiasso and Oscar Ustari have withdrawn from next week's World Cup qualifiers with Ecuador and Brazil through injury.
Mexico, U.S. start qualifiers against minnows (Jun 12, 2008 15:31 GMT)
Mexico and United States kick off their tortuous World Cup qualifying campaigns on Sunday knowing that the slightest slip-up could eliminate them after just two games.
Brazil face Paraguay threat as qualifiers resume (Jun 12, 2008 15:29 GMT)
Brazil face a tough trip to group leaders Paraguay as the South American World Cup qualifying competition resumes after a seven-month break at the weekend.
China won't give up on 2010 World Cup dream (Jun 12, 2008 15:24 GMT)
China have not given up hope of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup despite languishing at the bottom of Group One, coach Ratomir Dujkovic said on Wednesday.
Messi and Aguero earn praise from Veron (Jun 11, 2008 23:00 GMT)
Argentina midfielder Juan Sebastian Veron has paid tribute to the impact Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero have had on the national team.
Africa qualifying: Egypt look to maintain pace (Jun 11, 2008 17:35 GMT)
African champions Egypt look to secure a third consecutive victory but their hopes have been hit by the withdrawal of striker Emad Moteab with a neck injury and concerns over Amr Zaki.
Race for World Cup places hots up in Asia (Jun 11, 2008 15:44 GMT)
The final round of World Cup qualifying beckons for Saudi Arabia, Bahrain and South Korea on Saturday, although with two games remaining the Asian race for 2010 places looks to be going right down to
Robinho feeling weight of expectation with Brazil (Jun 11, 2008 15:40 GMT)
Brazil forward Robinho believes there is more pressure on the team to perform during the upcoming World Cup qualifiers following their unexpected friendly defeat to Venezuela last week.
Mexico goalkeeper Sanchez facing charges (Jun 11, 2008 15:38 GMT)
Mexico goalkeeper Oswaldo Sanchez is facing misdemeanour trespassing and resisting arrest charges after an incident at a Chicago hotel following the team's 4-0 win over Peru last Sunday.
S.Africa braced for soaring construction costs (Jun 10, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Two years ahead of the 2010 World Cup, organisers in South Africa are facing soaring costs for building stadiums in addition to worries over xenophobic violence, power shortages and rampant crime.
Hush: More questions than answers (Jun 10, 2008 01:21 GMT)
Andrew Hush updates on South Africa's progress as they prepare for the World Cup.
Saudi Arabia dismiss coach after qualifying defeat (Jun 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
The Saudi Arabia Football Federation sacked national team boss Helio Dos Anjos on Sunday just hours after a 2-1 victory over Lebanon put them on the verge of reaching the final round of qualifying for
Defender Alvarez out of Chile WC qualifiers (Jun 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Defender Cristian Alvarez has been ruled out of Chile's two upcoming World Cup qualifiers due to a persistent groin injury.
Japan coach Okada blasts Okubo for red card (Jun 8, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Under-fire Japan coach Takeshi Okada let rip at striker Yoshito Okubo after his red card for a horror tackle in a 1-1 World Cup qualifying draw in Oman.
Venezuela's win over Brazil avenges snub (Jun 8, 2008 01:05 GMT)
Venezuela coach Cesar Farias said Friday's shock 2-0 win over Brazil had avenged an incident last year when his nine-year-old son was snubbed by the five-times world champions after asking for an aut
Uzbekistan through to final round, China slip (Jun 8, 2008 00:41 GMT)
Uzbekistan became the first team to reach the fourth and final round of Asian World Cup qualifying on Saturday while heavyweights Iran and Iraq rekindled their hopes with vital wins.
Toppmoller close to Ghana job (Jun 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Former Bayer Leverkusen and Georgia coach Klaus Toppmoller is pondering an offer to become Ghana boss.
Ghana's Muntari out of qualifier (Jun 7, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Portsmouth midfielder Sulley Muntari has been forced out of Ghana's World Cup qualifier against Lesotho in Bloemfontein on Sunday because of a toe injury, team officials said on Saturday.
Fulham deny Algeria's Bouazza block claim (Jun 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
English Premier League club Fulham denied Algerian allegations on Friday that they threatened to block the salary of midfielder Hameur Bouazza unless he skipped three World Cup qualifying this month.
Hamad confident Iraq can win 'last chance' (Jun 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Despite a string of poor performances, Iraq coach Adnan Hamad is confident his beleaguered team can beat frontrunners Australia on Saturday and keep their hopes of World Cup qualification alive.
Kuwait sack coach after poor showings (Jun 6, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Kuwait have dispensed with Croatian coach Radion Gacanin after poor performances in their World Cup qualifiers.
Eto'o apologises for head-butting journo (Jun 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Three-times African Footballer of the Year Samuel Eto'o issued a public apology on Cameroon television after head-butting a journalist at a news conference last week.
Japan's Nakamura complains of insomnia (Jun 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Japan's Shunsuke Nakamura is suffering with insomnia ahead of this weekend's 2010 World Cup qualifier in Oman.
Brazil lose Kaka to nagging knee injury (Jun 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Kaka has been withdrawn from the Brazil squad for the forthcoming World Cup qualifiers with Paraguay and Argentina after failing to recover from a knee injury.
Pele throws himself into altitude debate (Jun 5, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Brazil's Pele has criticised FIFA's recent decision to lift a ban on playing World Cup qualifiers at more than 2,750 metres above sea level.
Costa Rica lose Hernandez from squad (Jun 3, 2008 21:15 GMT)
Carlos Hernandez became the third player to be removed from Costa Rica's World Cup qualifying squad to face Grenada due to injury.
Humberto Coelho named new coach of Tunisia (Jun 3, 2008 18:25 GMT)
Former Portugal manager Humberto Coelho has been named as the coach of Tunisia, the country's football federation announced said.
Kennedy and Neill back in for Australia? (Jun 3, 2008 17:19 GMT)
Australia coach Pim Verbeek could regain the services of captain Lucas Neill and giant striker Josh Kennedy despite not naming either player in his 26-man squad for the Socceroos' critical two-match t
Takagi calle dup by Japan after Abe injury (Jun 3, 2008 16:05 GMT)
Japan coach Takeshi Okada has called up uncapped defender Kazumichi Takagi of Shimizu S-Pulse ahead of the World Cup qualifiers in Oman and Thailand.
Bielsa names 24-man squad for Chile's matches (Jun 3, 2008 16:02 GMT)
Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa has named a 24-man squad ahead of two friendlies and the World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Venezuela later this month.
Silva added to Uruguay squad for qualifiers (Jun 3, 2008 16:00 GMT)
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has called-up Martin Silva for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
Bielsa continues big freeze of Chileans (Jun 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa has declined to recall six players, including former captain Jorge Valdivia, following the end of their 10-match bans for indiscipline.
Warner keen to strike World Cup deal for 2018 (Jun 3, 2008 07:00 GMT)
FIFA vice-president Jack Warner will try to persuade the USA to leave the field open for England's attempt to host the 2018 World Cup by bidding for the 2022 tournament instead.
Costa Rica face injury woes ahead of qualifying (Jun 2, 2008 22:34 GMT)
Jervis Drummond has withdrawn from the Costa Rica squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Grenada, while Ronald Gomez is doubtful.
Overcrowding blamed for deaths at Liberia match (Jun 2, 2008 20:10 GMT)
Liberian football authorities believe overcrowding at one particular entrance led to the deaths of several fans at a World Cup qualifier against Gambia in Monrovia yesterday.
Nigerian win makes up for ANC disappointment (Jun 2, 2008 18:55 GMT)
Nigeria believe their convincing 2-0 victory over South Africa in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday was the best possible way of making up for the team's poor showing at the African Nations Cup earlier
WC: Unbeaten Bahrain, Uzbeks extend leads (Jun 2, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Bahrain and Uzbekistan maintained their 100 percent records in World Cup Asian qualifying on Monday, extending their group leads with entertaining but crucial away victories.
Tunisia slip as other African giants win (Jun 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
African champions Egypt snatched a late winner to edge the Democratic Republic of Congo 2-1 in their opening World Cup qualifier on a weekend when the top nations delivered victories.
Van Persie to train but likely to miss Italy (Jun 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Striker Robin van Persie will train with the Dutch Euro 2008 squad for the first time on Wednesday but remains doubtful for the team's opener against Italy on June 9.
Australia presses ahead with bid for 2018 (Jun 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
Australian football supremo Frank Lowy is determined to press ahead with a bid to host the 2018 World Cup despite FIFA president Sepp Blatter suggesting the country would be better served bidding for
Eto'o accused of attacking Cameroon journo (Jun 1, 2008 07:00 GMT)
A Cameroon journalist has alleged Barcelona striker Samuel Eto'o assaulted and injured him during a fracas at a news conference on Friday.
