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European qualifying fixtures announced

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:52:00 GMT

All but two of the Groups in European Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014 have had their fixtures finalised, with England, France, Italy and Spain starting out away to Moldova, Finland, Bulgaria and Georgia respectively.

Levein: We have homework to do

Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:12:00 GMT

"It could have been worse. With a draw like this we’ll have a lot of homework to do in preparation for the matches, and I wouldn’t dare to make any predictions at this early stage. I have faith in my team," Craig Levein, Scotland manager

Wide open in Group A

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 20:46:00 GMT

Group A is possibly the hardest to call out of all the European qualifiers, with every team no doubt thinking they at least have a chance of a play-off spot, and no game looking like an easy asking.

Drama and derbies await in Europe

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:37:00 GMT

The draw for the European zone yielded some potentially thrilling sections, with local rivalries set to be stirred and the world champions left to do battle with another winner of football's ultimate prize.

The FIFA World Cup in pictures and videos

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:18:00 GMT

What better way to relive the 2010 FIFA World Cup thank to take a few moments flicking through our hundreds of exclusive photos and videos from the month-long tournament?

A tournament of firsts

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:13:00 GMT

South Africa 2010 was bursting with unprecedented events in a whole range of areas, from team results to player landmarks. FIFA.com now takes you through a full list of firsts.

South Africa 2010: 32 teams, 32 stories

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Join FIFA.com as we take a look back at all of the 32 sides that contributed to the football extravaganza that was South Africa 2010.

The adidas Golden Ball: a look back

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:05:00 GMT

The adidas Golden Ball is just days away from being announced. FIFA.com takes a trip down memory lane to recall previous winners of the accolade.

All the right moves

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:34:00 GMT

FIFA.com's Move of the Day section showcases all the best examples of top-class individual technique exhibited by the biggest names in FIFA World Cups™ present and past.

One man’s 'Tour de South Africa'

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com highlights the impressive story of Zoran Zivlak, the Serbia fan so dedicated to his team that he followed them around South Africa by bicycle.

Antic to remain on as Serbia coach

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 22:08:00 GMT

The Serbian Football Federation has announced that Radomir Antic will stay on as the coach of Serbia despite their group-stage exit from South Africa 2010.

Antic keen to remain in Serbia post

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 16:10:00 GMT

Radomir Antic believes Serbia's shock victory over Germany, which couldn't prevent them finishing bottom of Group D, warrants him staying on as coach.

Serbia's Eagles crash to earth

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:42:00 GMT

Serbia's South African campaign was a tale of what might have been for a team that beat Germany but lost to Ghana and Australia in finishing bottom of Group D.

Germany fly high, Ghana fly the flag

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:22:00 GMT

Germany topped Group D as widely predicted, despite a loss to Serbia, while Ghana kept African hopes alive by pipping Australia to second place.

Clinical Aussies outwit silky Serbia

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 08:39:00 GMT

Australia and Serbia both entered their meeting with hope of reaching the Round of 16, but the Socceroos’ 2-1 victory proven insufficient for either team to progress.

Mixed feelings for Aussies

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:28:00 GMT

It was a mix of pride and disappointment in the Australian camp after their 2-1 win over Serbia turned out to not be enough to send them through to the last 16.

Thrilling finales to Groups C and D

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:38:00 GMT

Wednesday’s final round of matches in both Group C and D provided tension aplenty and ended in Round of 16 berths for Germany, USA, Ghana and England.

Australia win but come up short

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:27:00 GMT

Australia hit second-half goals from Tim Cahill and Brett Holman to leap Serbia in the Group D standings, but were still eliminated on goal difference by Ghana.

Aussies vow to fight on

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:13:00 GMT

Australia captain Lucas Neill knows that the odds of advancement are against his team but he vowed to not go down without a fight.

Heavyweights feel the heat

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Everything is still to play for in Groups C and D where all eight teams are still in with a shout – and England and Germany risk an early exit.

Antic: 'I believe in my team'

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:54:00 GMT

Serbia coach Radomir Antic is happy with his team's last few training sessions and is optimistic about their final group match against Australia.

Jovanovic eyes 'massive' step

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 13:33:00 GMT

Serbia's Milan Jovanovic spoke to FIFA.com about scoring the winner against Germany and his side's decisive forthcoming game against Australia.

Emerton: Australia in good shape

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:10:00 GMT

Brett Emerton does not believe Australia will struggle physically against Serbia tomorrow despite being reduced to 10 men in both games.

Australia-Serbia preview

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:46:00 GMT

Australia must better European opposition for the first time on the world stage when they and Serbia chase a last-16 place in their Group D decider.

Antic: Germany win an inspiration

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:55:00 GMT

Serbia coach Radomir Antic believes his side's momentous win over Germany will inspire them to greater things.

Antic wary of Socceroos

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:10:00 GMT

Serbia coach Radomir Antic has warned his team not to take winless Australia lightly in their final FIFA World Cup group game.

Who will go through from Group D?

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:32:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know which two teams, from Ghana, Germany, Serbia and Australia, will advance from Group D into the Round of 16.

Group D: State of play

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:02:00 GMT

Ghana lead Group D by a slender margin going into the last round of matches and all four teams can still qualify. FIFA.com looks at the possible permutations.

Lahm: We will bounce back

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:46:00 GMT

Germany captain Philipp Lahm has backed his team to bounce back from their shock defeat to Serbia by beating Ghana and booking a place in the last 16 at the FIFA World Cup.

Ivanovic: We must complete the job

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:49:00 GMT

The victory over Germany has given Serbia a real chance of qualifying for the knockout rounds and Branislav Ivanovic says they can not allow their performances levels to drop.

Vidic proud as Serbia bounce back

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:12:00 GMT

Nemanja Vidic is confident Serbia's FIFA World Cup future is in their own hands after a stunning victory over Germany on Friday.

Joy for Jovanovic, Bradley family pride

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 22:01:00 GMT

England's 0-0 draw followed a pattern for them at FIFA World Cups™ but goals by Landon Donovan and Milan Jovanovic made a little bit of history.

Altidore stands out as Germans find it tough

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:50:00 GMT

Jozy Altidore stole the Hyundai Best Young Player headlines on Day 8 of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™, playing a vital role in an equaliser crucial to USA hopes of remaining in the competition.

Lessons ignored as big guns stumble

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:48:00 GMT

Day 8 was one to forget for two of the Europe's powerhouses as Germany lost and England drew while slow-starting USA staged a memorable fightback.

We respect Socceroos, insists Vidic

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:53:00 GMT

Serbia defender Nemanja Vidic was insistent that Serbia would be according minnows Australia the utmost respect in their remaining 2010 FIFA World Cup group match.

Friedrich: Defeat a wake-up call

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:17:00 GMT

"It's better to lose now than in the knockout stages," said defender Arne Friedrich as Germany picked over the bones of a 1-0 defeat by Serbia.

Antic dedicates victory to Serbian people

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Radomir Antic dedicated his side's stunning FIFA World Cup™ victory over Germany to the Serbian people as Group D was blown wide open.

Jovanovic sinks 10-man Germany

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:41:00 GMT

Milan Jovanovic's first-half strike earned Serbia a 1-0 victory over a Germany side who lost Miroslav Klose to a red card and saw Lukas Podolski miss a penalty.

England eye progress, Germany more goals

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Three more pivotal matches mark Day 8 with Serbia and England having little room for error, while Germany look to maintain their remarkable start.

Low: Serbia will hit back

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 21:41:00 GMT

Germany coach Joachim Low said his team must be careful with a tough Serbia side and not let the 4-0 win over Australia go to their heads.

Antic: We must scale the heights

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 16:17:00 GMT

They were disappointed with their performance in their opening FIFA World Cup™ game and Serbia coach Radomir Antic has implored his team to improve against Germany.

Mertesacker braced for tall task

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:50:00 GMT

Per Mertesacker has his feet on the ground after Germany's opening win but he will need an eye on the skies against Serbia striker Nikola Zigic on Friday.

Germany-Serbia preview

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 11:53:00 GMT

Two teams that have endured contrasting fortunes thus far, Germany and Serbia, will contest what is likely to be a combative contest with the latter fighting for their South Africa 2010 future.

Changes likely, says Chipperfield

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:52:00 GMT

Experienced defender Scott Chipperfield expects Australia to make changes, even at his own expense, for their make-or-break FIFA World Cup game against Ghana on Saturday.

Muntari: Winning is all that matters

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:19:00 GMT

Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari says he is content with a place on the Ghana bench, provided the team continues winning.

Jovanovic: We must show no fear

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:49:00 GMT

Serbia striker Milan Jovanovic has urged his team-mates to be courageous when they go up against a very confident Germany in Port Elizabeth on Friday.

Wilkshire ready to fight

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 13:03:00 GMT

Luke Wilkshire has promised Australia will fight to the death in their bid to qualify for the second round of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Zigic targeting six points

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:07:00 GMT

Serbia striker Nikola Zigic is targeting six points from their remaining two Group D matches even though they face an impressive Germany next.

Serbia facing uphill battle

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 13:47:00 GMT

The opening defeat by Ghana was a big blow but Serbia defender Branislav Ivanovic remains confident they can bounce back against Germany.

Antic looking ahead

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 07:45:00 GMT

Coach Radomir Antic was quick to switch his focus towards how to save Serbia's FIFA World Cup campaign after losing to Ghana in their first match.

Germany run riot, duo edge victory

Sun, 13 Jun 2010 22:50:00 GMT

A rampant Germany delivered a bold statement of intent with a 4-0 defeat of Australia, while Slovenia and Ghana eked out wins over Algeria and Serbia respectively.