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Japan revive World Cup hopes, South Korea frustrated by Iran

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 13 10:09 AM

Japan manager Hajime Moriyasu urged his side to build on the 2-1 win over Australia that jolted their World Cup qualifying campaign into life. Read more »

Football: Denmark book World Cup ticket as England held

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 13 09:43 AM

Denmark became the second team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup finals. Read more »

Germany qualify for Qatar 2022 but Belgium made to wait

Barney SPENDER, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Oct 12 09:42 AM

A Timo Werner double on Monday helped Germany stamp their ticket for the 2022 World Cup. Read more »

Football: Messi's Argentina thrash Uruguay

Barnaby CHESTERMAN, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 11 10:48 AM

Lionel Messi opened the scoring as Argentina thumped neighbors Uruguay 3-0 in an entertaining World Cup qualifier on Sunday. Read more »

Football: Relentless Australia target Japan next

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 08 06:03 PM

Australia coach Graham Arnold says his only focus is next week's clash with Japan. Read more »

Late Barbosa penalty helps preserve Brazil's winning start

Barnaby CHESTERMAN, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 08 03:40 PM

Gabriel Barbosa's penalty five minutes from time maintained Brazil's perfect start to South American World Cup qualifying. Read more »

Thirdy Ravena remains fully committed to Gilas

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 07 12:09 PM

Thirdy Ravena is "always game" to play for the Philippines and is especially eager to suit up for Gilas Pilipinas in the FIBA Basketball World Cup. Read more »

Coach upbeat of PH's World Cup qualifying chances

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 06 02:24 PM

If all goes according to plan, the Philippine Women's National Football Team should be able to qualify for the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023. Read more »

Players' union deplores 'lack of vision' with biennial World Cup

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 05 09:06 AM

The world footballers' union attacked the "lack of holistic vision" of the game's institutions, including FIFA's proposal for a biennial World Cup. Read more »

Messi headlines Argentina squad for World Cup qualifiers

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 28 08:29 PM

Lionel Messi headlines the Argentina squad for three South American World Cup qualifiers in October announced on Monday. Read more »

FIFA to consult football leaders on international calendar

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 21 10:37 AM

FIFA has invited football's national federations to an online summit on September 30 to discuss the international calendar. Read more »

Europe football leagues reject biennial World Cup plans

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Sep 10 03:07 AM

The European Leagues board of directors include members from La Liga, the Premier League, the Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A. Read more »

FIFA chief Infantino: Keep football calendar ‘simple’

Reuters
Posted at Sep 09 06:35 AM

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino on Wednesday said an international match calendar with too many meaningless games was unsustainable for player health. Read more »

Football: Japan drops 2021 Club World Cup: report

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 08 06:42 PM

Japan will not host the FIFA Club World Cup later this year because of virus restrictions that could cap spectator numbers, a report said Wednesday. Read more »

France end winless run, Scotland revive World Cup hopes

Guy JACKSON, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 08 10:11 AM

France beat Finland 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday to snap a five-game winless streak while Scotland kept their hopes alive. Read more »

FIFA chief says Brazil game abandonment was 'crazy'

Simon Evans, Reuters
Posted at Sep 07 09:43 AM

FIFA is investigating the abandonment of the Brazil-Argentina World Cup qualifier with its president Gianni Infantino labelling the events "crazy." Read more »

Brazil-Argentina clash abandoned after COVID controversy

Rodrigo Almonacid, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 06 04:45 PM

Brazil's World Cup qualifying clash against Argentina was abandoned shortly after kick-off on Sunday as controversy over COVID-19 protocols erupted. Read more »

Italy set new unbeaten record as Germany thump Armenia

Jed Court, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 06 10:16 AM

Italy broke the world record for the longest unbeaten run in international football with a goalless draw at Switzerland on Sunday. Read more »

'Stacked 2022 calendar is perfect lead-up to World Cup'

Camille B. Naredo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 04:10 PM

A busy schedule in 2022 is exactly what the Philippine men's national basketball team needs, as they gear up for the 2023 FIBA World Cup. Read more »

France draw again as Dutch roll in World Cup qualifying

Martyn WOOD, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Sep 05 11:17 AM

World Cup holders France stuttered again in their bid to qualify for the 2022 finals in Qatar after a 1-1 draw in Ukraine. Read more »