UAE 0-2 S Korea: Koreans through again
South Korea qualified for their seventh consecutive World Cup finals on Saturday after beating United Arab Emirates 2-0 in a Group Two qualifier.
Croatia 2-2 Ukraine: Croatia hang on to second
Croatia’s grip on second place in World Cup qualifying Group Six slipped on Saturday when they had to come from behind to grab a 2-2 draw with Ukraine.
Azerbaijan 0 Wales 1: Edwards hands victory to Toshack’s kids
Wales’ amazing youngsters grew up in front of boss John Toshack’s eyes to claim their first away win in their World Cup Group Four qualifier with a goal from Wolves’ David Edwards.
Bulgaria 1 Ireland 1: Dunne keeps Irish on course for World Cup finals
Richard Dunne kept the Republic of Ireland on course for the World Cup finals as his side scrapped their way to a hard-fought 1-1 draw in Bulgaria.
Kazakhstan 0 England 4: Fabio’s men given scare but recover to home in on qualification
Frank Lampard’s penalty, thumped home in the 80th minute after Emile Heskey had been brought down, completed the apparently straightforward win which all but secures England’s participation in next summer’s World Cup finals in South Africa.
Gattuso joins Italy for Confederations Cup
AC Milan’s Gennaro Gattuso has been included in Italy’s squad for the Confederations Cup, which is to be played in South Africa later this month.
Lippi puts his faith in Santon
Italy coach Marcelo Lippi will give young Inter Milan defender Davide Santon his senior international debut against Northern Ireland tomorrow night.
Katongo: We can make history
FIFA.com spoke to Christopher Katongo and Herve Renard, who, inspired by Angola and Togo, are confident Zambia can reach South Africa 2010.
Fatigue no excuse for England, warns Capello
Fabio Capello has revealed the “big confidence” he has in his England players to perform well at the 2010 World Cup.
Santa Cruz out for Paraguay
Paraguay boss Gerardo Martino revealed striker Roque Santa Cruz will not be fit enough to start tomorrow’s South Africa 2010 qualifier against Chile.
Who’s on the brink? Your guide to a crucial week of World Cup qualifiers
The game’s greatest spectacle kicks off a year next week, and the identity of the 32 competing nations will become clearer when qualifying matches take place across five continents…
Next week on FIFA.com
It promises to be another huge week on FIFA.com with many FIFA World Cup qualifiers across the globe, plus there is the usual array of features, articles and interviews.
Maradona makes up mind
Argentina coach picked Gago in detriment of Javier Zanetti at the midfield to face Colombia on Saturday at South American Qualifiers. Andujar will replace Carrizo.
Hugo Rodallega Confident Colombia Will Beat Argentina
The striker believes his side have what it takes to cause a major upset…
Report: Marouane Chamakh To Miss Cameroon Encounter
The Bordeaux striker is said to have declared himself unfit to take part in his country’s World Cup qualifier.
