Test two for Asian hopefuls

September 5th, 2011 FIFA.com - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ - News Posted in World Cup 2010 No Comments »

With Australia in Saudi Arabia, Japan visiting Uzbekistan and Iran making the trip to Qatar, FIFA.com previews Matchday 2 in the third round of Asian Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014.


Neill insists Aussies will improve

September 3rd, 2011 FIFA.com - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ - News Posted in World Cup 2010 No Comments »

Australia players Lucas Neill, Mark Schwarzer and Tim Cahill, as well as coach Holger Osieck, have given their reaction to the Socceroos’ laboured 2-1 victory over Thailand.


Zaccheroni: We’ll have to dig deep

September 3rd, 2011 FIFA.com - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ - News Posted in World Cup 2010 No Comments »

Alberto Zaccheroni believes his Japan side will be a target for all teams in Asian qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and the Italian has challenged the Blue Samurai to live up to that role.


Big names prove out in CONCACAF

September 3rd, 2011 FIFA.com - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ - News Posted in World Cup 2010 No Comments »

Favourites Canada, El Salvador, Trinidad and Tobago and Haiti all won out on the first night of group-stage CONCACAF qualifiers for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.