2018 Fifa World Cup Qualifiers

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Ireland manager Martin O'Neill confident of qualifications, despite losing to Serbia at home

Ireland face Moldova in Dublin next month before concluding their campaign against Wales in Cardiff and even two wins would not guarantee them a place in the play-offs

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Greece's official Facebook page shuts down abusive commenters

Greece are third in Group H of European qualifying after a 2-1 defeat by Belgium saw them slip a point behind Bosnia and Herzegovina in the race for a play-off place.

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Timo Werner cements his place as Miroslav Klose's successor with impressive show against Norway

With six goals in eight internationals, Timo Werner seems to be the answer to Germany's quest for a world-class striker, yet the fleet-footed forward remains unpopular with some German fans.

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Davy Propper nets twice as Netherlands keep qualification hopes alive

Davy Propper was on target twice as the Netherlands boosted their hopes of making it to next year's World Cup with a 3-1 win over Bulgaria in Amsterdam on Sunday.

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Chelsea's new signing Davide Zappacosta called up to Italy squad

Chelsea defender Davide Zappacosta has been called up to the Italy squad for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier against Israel just days after signing for the Premier League champions.

FIFA 2018 World Cup qualifiers: Italy lambasted by national media after demoralising loss to Spain

Italy were outclassed by Spain in a demoralising 3-0 World Cup qualifying defeat in Madrid which leaves the four-time champions facing a precarious play-off in November to reach Russia.

Transfer window: Thomas Lemar says he is happy to stay on at Monaco amidst interest from Arsenal

Monaco star Thomas Lemar insists he is more than happy to stay with the French champions after playing a starring role in his country's thumping win over the Netherlands on Thursday.

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Thomas Lemar stars as France beat Netherlands; Belgium thrash Gibraltar 9-0

Kylian Mbappe scored the final goal as France cruised to a 4-0 win over 10-man Netherlands in a key 2018 World Cup qualifier on Thursday, while Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick propelled Portugal to victory elsewhere.

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Japan qualify for the mega event in Russia after beating Australia 2-0

Asano steered home a left-foot volley and Ideguchi sealed the victory with a stunning long-range strike as Japan became the fourth team to reach next year's finals.

FIFA World Cup 2018 qualifiers: Ecuador coach Gustavo Quinteros urges team's unfancied players to take charge

Ecuador coach Gustavo Quinteros has urged his team's lesser known players to take greater responsibility as they attempt to secure a berth in FIFA World Cup 2018