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2010 World Cup Qualifying

Check out the road to South Africa

The virtues of Verbeek

Jason Dasey hails Pim Verbeek's impact since taking charge of Australia.

Larsson named in Sweden squad for tour of USA

Henrik Larsson has been named in the Sweden squad for a two-match tour of the United States next month.

FIFA boss Blatter declares 2010 'Plan B' dead

FIFA president Sepp Blatter squashed talk of ditching South Africa as 2010 World Cup hosts on Monday, saying there was ''no Plan B.''

Del Bosque refuses to rule out return for Raul

There may still be a chance for Raul, Spain's all-time leading scorer, to return to the national team, coach Vicente del Bosque said on Monday.

Osim to leave Japan post for health reasons

Former Japan coach Ivica Osim will leave his advisory post with the Japan Football Association due to health reasons when his contract expires at the end of this month.

Peru announce breakthrough over FIFA ban

The Peruvian Football Federation hope to have a FIFA ban prohibiting them from playing in all international competitions lifted after announcing today they had reached a key agreement with the country's government.

Weak currency costs World Cup hosts more

South Africa will finish building all 10 stadiums for the 2010 World Cup on time although the cost will be higher than forecast due in part to a weaker rand, a senior official said on Wednesday.

Aussie govt rubberstamps bid for 2018

Football Federation Australia chairman Frank Lowy is determined to win the bid to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup after the Australian government committed a large sum to support the bid.

Norway coach resigns after failing to win in 2008

Norway's national soccer coach Aage Hareide resigned on Monday after his team failed to win a match during 2008.

Jon Carter has the lowdown on the teams competing for this year's Club World Cup

Trezeguet considers coming in from wilderness

Striker David Trezeguet said he could come back from international retirement, five months after announcing he was quitting the France team.