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Status: Qualification Stage

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  • Korea Republic edge Australia

    Korea Republic edge Australia

    Saturday 5 September 2009

    Two early goals and a late header from Seol Ki-Hyeon handed Korea Republic a deserved friendly win over fellow FIFA World Cup qualifiers Australia in Seoul.

  • The long road of preparation

    The long road of preparation

    Thursday 16 July 2009

    Becoming the first sides to reach the finals has given Australia, Japan and Korea Republic plenty of time to prepare. FIFA.com looks at their plans.

  • Defender leads from the front

    Defender leads from the front

    Wednesday 1 July 2009

    Australia captain Lucas Neill spoke to FIFA.com about his country's successful qualifying campaign and aspirations for South Africa 2010.

  • Korea DPR qualify, Iran miss out

    Korea DPR qualify, Iran miss out

    Wednesday 17 June 2009

    Korea DPR reached next year's FIFA World Cup as Iran's hopes ended, while Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will meet for the right to face New Zealand.

  • Cahill brace downs Japan

    Cahill brace downs Japan

    Wednesday 17 June 2009

    Tim Cahill scored twice as Australia beat Japan 2-1 to finish first in Asian Zone Group 1 qualifying for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

  • Asia hopefuls face decisive contest

    Asia hopefuls face decisive contest

    Tuesday 16 June 2009

    The final day of FIFA World Cup qualifying in Asia sees five nations in competition to keep alive their dream of a ticket to South Africa 2010.