2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier

Australia qualify for World Cup

Australia beat Honduras 3-1 in the second leg of their intercontinental playoff on Wednesday to qualify for next year's World Cup in Russia.

Denmark rout Ireland with Eriksen treble to reach World Cup

Denmark's Christian Eriksen scores a hat-trick in a 5-1 thrashing of a disjointed Ireland in their playoff second leg to secure the final European berth at next year's World Cup.

Ecuador suspend five for indiscipline before Argentina game

Five Ecuadorian football players have been suspended from the national side for indiscipline after sneaking out of their team hotel ahead of a 3-1 World Cup qualifying defeat to Argentina in Quito, the Ecuadorian Football Federation says.

Salah goals take Egypt to 2018 World Cup

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah converted a stoppage-time penalty to give Egypt a dramatic 2-1 win over Congo Brazzaville and a place at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

Argentine hopes on the line in crucial Peru clash

Argentina's stumbling 2018 World Cup qualification campaign faces another awkward hurdle as the misfiring South American giants take on in-form Peru in Buenos Aires.

Argentina, Chile seek advantage in S.America race

Lionel Messi and Argentina will seek to maintain the pressure on Chile with a victory over Venezuela on Tuesday as South America's 2018 World Cup qualifying race enters the home stretch.

Queiroz from Man Utd enforcer to Mr. World Cup

Carlos Queiroz was once Alex Ferguson's formidable number two at Manchester United, now he carves out a new reputation: the man who can take your team to the World Cup.

Tears, anger as China's World Cup dream fades

Marcello Lippi's China vows to fight on after their 2018 World Cup hopes were all but destroyed when Syria's late equaliser left them bottom of their qualifying group and with their captain in tears.

Southgate heartened by England's resolve

England manager Gareth Southgate says his team's last-gasp 2-2 draw against Scotland demonstrated the kind of mental fortitude he is trying to instill in his players.

November 16, 2016
November 16, 2016

Football: Second half brilliance lifts Brazil over plucky Peru

An outstanding performance from Gabriel Jesus helps Brazil to a 2-0 win over Peru and move the five times World Cup winners four points clear at the top of the South American qualifying group for Russia 2018.

November 16, 2016
November 16, 2016

Football: Messi leads press boycott over Lavezzi marijuana claim

Lionel Messi announced a press boycott to protest against a journalist who alleged team-mate Ezequiel Lavezzi had used marijuana at Argentina's training base.

November 16, 2016
November 16, 2016

Ecuador rout Venezuela, Paraguay stunned

Ecuador romp to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Venezuela to reignite their 2018 World Cup qualifying challenge as Paraguay's bid suffers a setback with a defeat to struggling Bolivia.

November 16, 2016
November 16, 2016

Messi magic as Argentina down Colombia

Lionel Messi scores a majestic free-kick and sets up two more goals as Argentina got their faltering 2018 World Cup qualification campaign back on track with a 3-0 win over Colombia.

November 15, 2016
November 15, 2016

Football: Table toppers Brazil wary of Peru's attacking duo

Brazil coach Tite warns his side to be wary of Peru's attacking threats, Christian Cueva and Paolo Guerrero, when the two teams clash in World Cup qualifying in Lima.

November 14, 2016
November 14, 2016

Football: Belgium dish up eight-goal feast at Brussels

Dries Mertens and Romelu Lukaku score twice as Belgium destroy Estonia 8-1 to seize top spot outright in World Cup Group H qualifying.

November 14, 2016
November 14, 2016

Football: Ronaldo scores twice, misses penalty in Portugal win

Cristiano Ronaldo converts one penalty, misses another and also scores from open play as Portugal beat Latvia 4-1 in their World Cup qualifier.

November 14, 2016
November 14, 2016

Di Maria's wife blasts critics

The wife of Argentine Angel Di Maria blasted the her husband’s detractors in the wake of their 3-0 loss to Brazil in a World Cup qualifier.

November 13, 2016
November 13, 2016

Football: Belotti scores twice as Italy make light work of Liechtenstein

Andrea Belotti scores twice as Italy make light work of Liechtenstein in their World Cup qualifier, scoring four first-half goals on the way to a 4-0 win.

November 13, 2016
November 13, 2016

Football: Aduriz becomes Spain's oldest scorer in Macedonia rout

Aritz Aduriz becomes the oldest man to score for Spain in an international, netting the final goal in their 4-0 victory over Macedonia in the World Cup qualifying Group G match.