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2018 FIFA World Cup

Poland reach 2018 FIFA World Cup; Scots' dreams ended in dramatic draw

The draw meant Scotland could only finish third in the group on 18 points, behind Slovakia only on goal difference, eight points adrift of group winners England and three points ahead of Slovenia.

Oct 09, 2017, 00:04 AM IST

Who needs what for 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification

A World Cup without Lionel Messi. That is the very real prospect facing Argentina, who face already-eliminated Ecuador at altitude on Tuesday.

Oct 08, 2017, 23:07 PM IST

Nigeria become first African side to book 2018 FIFA World Cup place

Nigeria have now qualified for six of the last seven World Cup finals, missing out only in 2006. They reached the second round in Brazil in 2014, before losing 2-0 to France in Brasilia.

Oct 08, 2017, 00:36 AM IST

Omar al-Soma puts Syria-Australia World Cup play-off on knife-edge

It sets up a nerve-wracking second leg in Sydney on Tuesday, with the eventual winners going into another play-off with a CONCACAF federation team for a spot at Russia 2018.

Oct 05, 2017, 21:07 PM IST

Over 500000 World Cup tickets requested on first day of sales: FIFA

World soccer`s ruling body said in a statement that Russian fans had made the most requests in the first 24 hours of sales, "followed by their Mexican, Argentinian, Brazilian, Chinese, U.S., Colombian, German and English counterparts".

Sep 15, 2017, 23:51 PM IST

Belgium seal FIFA World Cup place, France held by Luxembourg

Portugal still harbour hopes of winning the group and qualifying automatically as Cristiano Ronaldo's side host Switzerland in Lisbon next month.

Sep 04, 2017, 08:54 AM IST

Isco runs the show as Spain thrash Italy 3-0 in World Cup qualifier

Italy's first defeat in a qualifier since 2006 means Spain now lead Group G of European qualifying by three points with just three games remaining and can also count on a far superior goal difference.

Sep 03, 2017, 08:56 AM IST

Late Mats Hummels header maintains Germany's perfect record

Hummels floored the hosts with his goal which left Germany on 21 points at the top of European Group C, five clear of Northern Ireland who won 3-0 in San Marino.

Sep 02, 2017, 08:55 AM IST

Harry Kane scores twice as England beat Malta

Bertrand and Welbeck added late goals before Kane sealed his double and his 10th in 20 internationals.

Sep 02, 2017, 08:53 AM IST

Cristiano Ronaldo grabs hat-trick as Portugal beat Faroes 5-1

The 32-year-old, Portugal's record scorer, took his haul in the current qualifying campaign to 14 goals in seven games and his overall tally to 78 in 144 international appearances.

Sep 01, 2017, 09:07 AM IST

France thrash 10-man Dutch with Thomas Lemar double, Kylian Mbappe strike

New Paris St Germain signing Kylian Mbappe, who joined the capital club earlier on Thursday, wrapped up the victory in added time after the teenager came on as a late substitute.

Sep 01, 2017, 09:04 AM IST

Thomas Meunier, Romelu Lukaku hit trebles as Belgium thump Gibraltar 9-0

Belgium's victory matched their biggest competitive margin -- a 10-1 mauling of San Marino in a 2002 World Cup qualifier.

Sep 01, 2017, 08:59 AM IST

Japan secure 2018 FIFA World Cup berth with Australia win

Japan had never beaten Australia in a World Cup qualifier in seven previous attempts but the Socceroos -- bidding to reach their fourth straight finals and fifth overall -- rarely threatened in a disjointed performance.

Aug 31, 2017, 23:17 PM IST

Damning FIFA report nails England malpractices in 2018 World Cup bid

Russia and Qatar were announced as hosting countries of the 2018 and 2022 FIFA World Cups respectively in the Swiss city of Zurich in December 2010. According to the report, there was no evidence that Russia or Qatar attempted to influence the bidding process.

Jun 28, 2017, 22:30 PM IST