UEFA unveils '22 WC playoff path, hits at VAR
UEFA is to introduce a new-look playoff system for its 2022 World Cup qualifying while its president criticised the usage of VAR in competitions.
Eight jailed for WC qualifier attack plot on Israel
A Kosovo court sentenced nine Albanians, eight to jail, for planning a foiled attack against Israel's football team during a World Cup qualifier.
Southgate's World Cup core conundrum with England
For England to make any noise at next summer's World Cup, Gareth Southgate ought to utilise a three-man defence that should suit his side well.
What are the fastest goals in history?
Christian Eriksen's 11 second strike for Tottenham against Man United was the third fastest goal in Premier League history. But what were quicker?
Hierro reappointed at RFEF
The Spanish Football Association has re-appointed former Spain and Real Madrid defender Fernando Hierro as its sporting director.
Tavecchio blasts Ventura team selection
The president of the Italian FA, Carlo Tavecchio blamed Gian Piero Ventura's team selections for Italy's failure to reach the 2018 World Cup finals.
Ventura: 'Difficult days' since Italy sacking
Ventura was sacked on Wednesday. after 15 months in charge following the 1-0 aggregate playoff defeat to Sweden.
Serie A strike urged over Italy WC failure
Former Roma midfielder Damiano Tommasi claims players and ex-players also want him to exert pressure.
Sweden praise De Rossi for bus gesture
Daniele De Rossi boarded the Sweden bus following Italy's World Cup playoff defeat to apologise for the whistles heard during the Swedish anthem.
Italian FA eyes big name Ventura successor
Italian Football Federation (FIGC) president Carlo Tavecchio says he is seeking a "big name" successor to Gian Piero Ventura as Italy coach.
O'Neill hints at Republic of Ireland stay
Martin O'Neill has indicated that he plans to stay on as Republic of Ireland manager despite the nation's failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup.
Italy should have picked Giovinco - agent
Toronto FC forward Giovinco was not called up by Ventura despite outstanding form in Major League Soccer.
Hareide thanks Ireland for 'giving us space'
Denmark manager Age Hareide thanked Republic of Ireland for giving Christian Eriksen the space within which to thrive.
Denmark celebrate with beer shower
Christian Eriksen and company soaked Jacobson to the bone, with the ex-Everton defender forced to stand there at the pundits' table and soak it up.
Olympic president urges Tavecchio to resign
Olympic Committee president Giovanni Malago said the 1-0 aggregate playoff defeat to Sweden meant Tavecchio should step down.
World Cup absent XI: Buffon, Sanchez, Bale
Alexis Sanchez and Gareth Bale headline a host of big names who will be absent from next summer's World Cup after their countries failed to qualify.
O'Neill tips hat to 'world-class' Eriksen
Martin O'Neill admitted his Ireland team were "well beaten" by a "world-class" player in Christian Eriksen after Denmark's 5-1 win in Dublin.
Where have all the centre-forwards gone?
If the four UEFA World Cup play-off ties highlighted anything, it was the true lack of top-class centre-forwards in Europe, writes Michael Cox.
Eriksen: Hat trick highlight for 'whole life'
Christian Eriksen was delighted to play a major part as his stunning hat trick helped fire Denmark to the 2018 World Cup.
Eriksen leads Denmark to World Cup
Christian Eriksen's hat trick was too much for Ireland as Denmark booked their World Cup spot with a 5-1 win, writes John Brewin in Dublin.
Eriksen magic puts Denmark in World Cup
Christian Eriksen's hat trick helped Denmark qualify for the 2018 World Cup with a 5-1 win over Republic of Ireland.
Saluting Italy's awesome foursome
Gianluigi Buffon, Daniele De Rossi, Giorgio Chiellini and Andrea Barzagli's Italy careers ended horribly but their legacies will endure.
After Italy's failure comes brighter future
Italy's historic failure to qualify for the World Cup will linger for some time. But the building blocks are there for a much brighter future.
Ventura's fate set to be decided Wednesday
Italian FA (FIGC) president Carlo Tavecchio says he is "profoundly saddened and disappointed" by Italy's failure to qualify for the World Cup.
Life in '58, when Italy last missed a World Cup
Liverpool were in the second tier, Elvis Presley joined the U.S. Army and George Harrison joined The Beatles the last time Italy missed a World Cup.
WCQ Ladder
| GROUP A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 23 |
| Sweden | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +17 | 19 |
| Netherlands | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +9 | 19 |
| Bulgaria | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -5 | 13 |
| Luxembourg | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -18 | 6 |
| Belarus | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | -15 | 5 |
| GROUP B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Portugal | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | +28 | 27 |
| Switzerland | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | +16 | 27 |
| Hungary | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 13 |
| Faroe Islands | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -12 | 9 |
| Latvia | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -11 | 7 |
| Andorra | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | -21 | 4 |
| GROUP C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Germany | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | +39 | 30 |
| Northern Ireland | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | +11 | 19 |
| Czech Republic | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +7 | 15 |
| Norway | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | +1 | 13 |
| Azerbaijan | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -9 | 10 |
| San Marino | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -49 | 0 |
| GROUP D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Serbia | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | +10 | 21 |
| Republic of Ireland | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +6 | 19 |
| Wales | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | +7 | 17 |
| Austria | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +2 | 15 |
| Georgia | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | -6 | 5 |
| Moldova | 10 | 0 | 2 | 8 | -19 | 2 |
| GROUP E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Poland | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | +14 | 25 |
| Denmark | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +12 | 20 |
| Montenegro | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | +8 | 16 |
| Romania | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | +2 | 13 |
| Armenia | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -16 | 7 |
| Kazakhstan | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | -20 | 3 |
| GROUP F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| England | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | +15 | 26 |
| Slovakia | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | +10 | 18 |
| Scotland | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | +5 | 18 |
| Slovenia | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +5 | 15 |
| Lithuania | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | -13 | 6 |
| Malta | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | -22 | 1 |
| GROUP G | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Spain | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | +33 | 28 |
| Italy | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | +13 | 23 |
| Albania | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | -3 | 13 |
| Israel | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | -5 | 12 |
| North Macedonia | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 11 |
| Liechtenstein | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -38 | 0 |
| GROUP H | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Belgium | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | +37 | 28 |
| Greece | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | +11 | 19 |
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +11 | 17 |
| Estonia | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 11 |
| Cyprus | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | -9 | 10 |
| Gibraltar | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -44 | 0 |
| GROUP I | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Iceland | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | +9 | 22 |
| Croatia | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | +11 | 20 |
| Ukraine | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | +4 | 17 |
| Turkey | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +1 | 15 |
| Finland | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -4 | 9 |
| Kosovo | 10 | 0 | 1 | 9 | -21 | 1 |