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Spain triumph, Montenegro hold firm

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:04:00 GMT

FIFA.com wraps up another massive evening of European Brazil 2014 qualifying highlighted by a crucial win for world champions Spain on their trip to Paris, while Montenegro and England remain evenly poised after a hard-fought draw.

Alaba's last-minute equaliser saves Austria

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:19:00 GMT

A Jonathan Walters brace looked to be enough to secure three points for Ireland, but David Alaba's 92nd minute equaliser saved a point for the visitors.

Crunch time for former champions

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 08:03:00 GMT

Spain's trip to France is among the eye-catching fixtures in Tuesday's European Zone FIFA World Cup qualifiers. FIFA.com previews the action.

Keane ruled out of Austria clash

Sun, 24 Mar 2013 16:38:00 GMT

Robbie Keane has had to pull out of the Republic of Ireland squad and will miss their upcoming FIFA World Cup™ qualifier with Austria after suffering a calf injury against Sweden.

Spain stumble, Portugal rescue point

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 23:25:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews all the action from a massive evening of Brazil 2014 qualifiers in Europe highlighted by a shock draw at home for world champions Spain against Finland, while Portugal narrowly avoided defeat in Israel.

Austria smash Faroes for six

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:40:00 GMT

Austria cruised to their second win of the FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign by crushing the Faroe Islands in Vienna. Philipp Hosiner grabbed a brace, with four other goalscorers completing the rout.

Coleman and Wilson in Ireland squad

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:48:00 GMT

Giovanni Trapattoni has called up defenders Seamus Coleman and Marc Wilson for this month's FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Austria.

Sting in the tail for Germany, Spain

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:58:00 GMT

Surprise results littered Tuesday's 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualification, as Germany let slip a four goal lead to draw 4-4 with Sweden, Northern Ireland held Portugal and France stunned Spain to grab a point in the closing seconds.

Four-star Austrians stroll in Kazakhstan

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:59:00 GMT

Marc Janko scored twice as a completely dominant Austria enjoyed an emphatic win over Kazakhstan in their 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualification match in Vienna.

Excitement as Euro elite face off

Mon, 15 Oct 2012 07:00:00 GMT

Five games pit table-toppers against close rivals on Matchday 4 of European Zone qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, as FIFA.com explains.

Kazakhstan hold dominant Austria

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 19:29:00 GMT

Austria had the bulk of the play but failed to find the target during a disappointing stalemate with Kazakhstan in their FIFA World Cup qualifier at Astana Arena.

High stakes in Belgrade, Moscow and Piraeus

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 07:08:00 GMT

England, the Netherlands and Sweden may be expected to build up their goal difference on Matchday 3, but in Serbia-Belgium, Russia-Portugal and Greece-Bosnia-Herzegovina, the menu has some fascinating, hard-to-call fixtures.

Fuchs: We're contenders for Brazil

Tue, 09 Oct 2012 05:04:00 GMT

Austria captain Christian Fuchs chats exclusively with FIFA.com about his side's upcoming Brazil 2014 double-header against Kazakhstan and the nation's hopes of breaking a 16-year FIFA World Cup™ drought.

Powerhouses make steady progress

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 00:23:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews all the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifying action from Europe on a positive evening for the continent's major nations, although both Germany and Spain were made to work overtime before collecting wins.

Low: Germany lacked self-assurance

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 23:25:00 GMT

Joachim Low felt his Germany side suffered a bout of nerves during their 2-1 victory against Austria and bemoaned their failure to secure a third goal.

Germans narrowly down Austria

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 22:13:00 GMT

Germany survived a determined effort from Austria in Vienna and secured a 2-1 victory over their neighbours thanks to goals from Marco Reus and Mesut Ozil.

World champions join the party

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:26:00 GMT

After a dramatic opening weekend of FIFA World Cup qualifying action in the European Zone, Spain begin their campaign tomorrow with a match in Georgia. FIFA.com looks ahead to all the action in the old continent.

Low: Germany have a hunger

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:12:00 GMT

Germany coach Joachim Low believes that his side will show their desire to bounce back after the EUROs when they take on the Faroe Islands and Austria in FIFA World Cup qualifying.

Harnik: Austria should follow Swiss model

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:11:00 GMT

He may have been born and raised in Germany, but Martin Harnik's international allegiance is all Austria. FIFA.com spoke exclusively to the Stuttgart striker.

Low: We haven't got an easy group

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:13:00 GMT

"We haven't got an easy group. Sweden and Ireland always do very well in qualifying," Joachim Low, Germany coach

Reunion for old friends and foes

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:20:00 GMT

Perennial qualifiers Germany will be expected to dominate Group C of European qualifying, although Sweden, Republic of Ireland and Austria will all be confident of making an impression.

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.