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Turkey and Hungary share spoils

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 20:44:00 GMT

Substitute Daniel Bode scored two minutes after coming on to earn Hungary a valuable FIFA World Cup qualifying point in Istanbul. Burak Yilmaz had earlier given the hosts the lead.

Magyars looking to get back to the big time

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 18:41:00 GMT

FIFA.com spoke to Gabor Kiraly and Balazs Dzsudzsak ahead of Hungary's crucial Brazil 2014 qualifier in Turkey as the current crop seek to revive the fabled name of the Magyars and end a three-decade drought from the world stage.

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.

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.

Romania late show denies Hungary

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 22:30:00 GMT

A last-gasp Alexandru Chipciu goal secured Romania a share of the spoils in their Brazil 2014 qualifier against Hungary in Budapest, with the pair remaining five points off leaders Netherlands.

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.

Turkish hopes dented after Hungary defeat

Tue, 16 Oct 2012 22:26:00 GMT

Turkey's hopes of FIFA World Cup qualification receded even further tonight as they slumped to a 3-1 defeat in Hungary.

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.

Hungary back on track with win in Tallinn

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 22:23:00 GMT

Hungary returned to winning ways in FIFA World Cup qualifying Group D this evening with a narrow 1-0 triumph over Estonia in Tallinn.

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.

Van Gaal calms RVP fears

Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:59:00 GMT

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal played down concerns over the fitness of Robin van Persie after the Manchester United striker was replaced at half-time during last night's FIFA World Cup qualifying victory

Lens double leads Dutch to victory

Tue, 11 Sep 2012 21:56:00 GMT

Jeremain Lens bagged two goals as the Netherlands showed their class during a 4-1 victory over Group D rivals Hungary in Budapest.

Heitinga: Dutch cannot dwell

Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:29:00 GMT

John Heitinga says it is time for the Netherlands to "look ahead" following their miserable UEFA EURO 2012 campaign, while Turkey goalkeeper Tolga Zengin has discussed their clash with Estonia.

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.

Krul injury blow for Netherlands

Sun, 09 Sep 2012 17:01:00 GMT

The Netherlands will have to do without goalkeeper Tim Krul for their 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifier against Turkey after the Newcastle United No1 suffered an elbow injury.

Big guns hit ground running

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 23:56:00 GMT

The likes of England, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Portugal made winning starts to European Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014, while Italy were held to a 2-2 draw in Bulgaria.

Hungary hit five in Andorra

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 22:41:00 GMT

An evening that began badly for Andorra got little better as Hungary fired five past them at the Estadio Comunal de Aixovall.

Avci upbeat ahead of qualifying campaign

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 14:24:00 GMT

Turkey coach Abdullah Avci is hoping his positive outlook will rub off on his players as they open their FIFA World Cup qualifying programme against Netherlands tomorrow night.

Road to Brazil begins in Europe

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 02:41:00 GMT

All 53 European member associations will be involved in the first round of FIFA World Cup preliminaries this Friday and Saturday as the road to Brazil begins in the Old Continent.

Egervari: Netherlands are favourites

Sat, 06 Aug 2011 20:35:00 GMT

"The battle for second should be tough, with Turkey, Romania and Hungary all involved. Taking into account our recent results, I think we’ve got a chance." Hungary coach Sandor Egervari

Rocky road for the Netherlands

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:08:00 GMT

Favourites in a group featuring “four genuine football nations” according to coach Bert van Marwijk, the Netherlands cannot expect to have everything their own way.

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.