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All Whites could be blanked

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

New Zealand could go winless in South Africa, as it did in 1982. Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

FA unveil star-studded 2018 bid team

Harry Harris

England captain John Terry is joined by his German club team-mate Michael Ballack in spearheading a star-studded and diverse squad of ambassadors from across world football in support of England's 2018 World Cup bid.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Liechtenstein 0-2 Wales: Welsh end on a high

Wales ended a disappointing 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Liechtenstein in Vaduz on Wednesday.

Story | October 14, 2009

Wales 1-3 Russia: Pavlyuchenko goal adds gloss

Wales gave everything they had but Russia's greater experience took Guus Hiddink's men closer to the World Cup finals.

Story | September 09, 2009

Ireland slams door shut on international return

Gareth Maher

Gareth Maher examines the impact of Stephen Ireland's decision not to return to the Irish squad.

Story | Conversation | September 02, 2009

Gordon out of Scotland squad for Norway test

Craig Gordon has been left out of the Scotland squad for next week's crucial World Cup qualifier in Norway.

Story | Conversation | August 04, 2009

Gunter sings praises of "remarkable" King

Tottenham Hotspur youngster Chris Gunter believes club-mate Ledley King would be among the best defenders in the world if it were not for his knee problem.

Story | Conversation | March 25, 2009

Montenegro 2-1 Wales: Vokes goal in vain

Wales were beaten by the intense heat and a skilled Montenegro side in Podgorica, despite Sam Vokes' second goal for his country.

Story | August 12, 2009

Feeney continues fairytale

On-loan Dundee United striker Warren Feeney sent Belfast into raptures as he grabbed the winner in the 73rd minute in this World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park.

Story | March 28, 2009

Northern Ireland 3-2 Poland: Boruc howler

Northern Ireland suddenly have a chink of light in their bid to book a ticket to the World Cup finals in South Africa next year.

Story | March 28, 2009

Russia 2-1 Wales: Bale misses pen as Wales fall

Gareth Bale missed a penalty for Wales as they were made to pay for that lapse by free-flowing Russia in Moscow.

Story | September 10, 2008

Eriksson: Experience told me Rooney was ready

Sven-Goran Eriksson claims 30 years as a coach convinced him Wayne Rooney was ready for the World Cup.

Story | Conversation | June 16, 2006

Meola selection as U.S. alternate a tribute

Associated Press

The most-decorated goalkeeper in U.S. history, Tony Meola, was chosen as an alternate, a selection that recognized both his past accomplishments and his recent return from a potentially career-ending injury.

Story | Conversation | June 01, 2006

Trinidad & Tobago 1-2 Wales: Finalists floored

A young Wales team today suggested that England will have no trouble against Trinidad and Tobago in the World Cup.

Story | May 27, 2006

United's Brown returns in England's friendly squad

Wes Brown returned to the England set-up as Sven-Goran Eriksson launched his World Cup preparations by announcing his squad for Wednesday's friendly against Uruguay.

Story | Conversation | February 25, 2006