Finland shot themselves in the foot against Russia on Wednesday as two own goals handed their hosts victory in a crucial World Cup qualifier. Defender Petri Pasanen turned into his own net in the...

Alberto Aquilani struck twice to hand Group Eight leaders Italy a 2-1 win over a plucky Montenegro in an open World Cup qualifying game on Wednesday. Victory meant Italy boss Marcello Lippi, over his...

David Villa struck a late winner as Spain fought back from an early deficit against Belgium to continue their 100% start to their World Cup qualifying campaign. Villa headed home Dani Guiza’s far-post cross...

Portugal’s disappointing World Cup qualifying campaign continued on Wednesday as they were held to a goalless draw at home to 10-man Albania. Admir Teli was sent off for the visitors just before half-time after...

Wales slipped to defeat against Germany in their 2010 World Cup qualifying Group Four match in Monchengladbach. Piotr Trochowski’s swerving shot broke Wales’ resistance in the 72nd minute, while Michael Ballack hit the post....

Libor Sionko’s second half goal led the Czech Republic to a 1-0 victory over Slovenia in their World Cup Group Three qualifier on Wednesday. The Czechs, looking to revive their campaign after securing just...

Mark van Bommel’s second-half strike ensured Holland maintained their 100% start to World Cup qualifying at the expense of Norway. Van Bommel smashed home a volley after 64 minutes in Oslo to make it...

Robinho scored two goals to lead Brazil over Venezuela 4-0 Sunday and into second place at the halfway point of South American qualifying for the 2010 World Cup. Kaka returned from an 11-month absence...

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