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VIENNA (Reuters) - Marc Janko scored with a brilliant diving header to help Austria to a 2-1 win over Sweden in a potentially decisive World Cup qualifier on Friday. Bayern Munich's David Alaba put Austria ahead with a penalty before Janko struck ...

(CNN) -- Belgian defender Vincent Kompany said this week there would be a "commotion" in Belgium if his country failed to qualify for next year's World Cup. After Friday's win against Serbia, Belgium, with its so-called golden generation of ...

There were some decisive matches today as Europe's qualifying for Brazil 2014 is nearing a close. Many groups have just one or two rounds left, so the races are shaping up. If youre unaware of how UEFA's World Cup qualifying works, there are nine ...

First-half goals by David Alaba and Marc Janko helped Austria beat Sweden 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier, leaving the fight for second place behind Group C favourite Germany wide open. Sweden looked in control of the match for the opening 25 minutes ...

PRAGUE, June 7, (Agencies): AC Milan bad-boy Mario Balotelli was dismissed as 10-man Italy widened their lead in World Cup qualifying Group B to four points after being held to a goalless draw by third-placed Czech Republic in Prague on Friday. In a ...

Austria kept hold of second place in Group C with victory over rivals Sweden in Vienna.Ahead of the visitors on goal difference alone, and having played a game more, Austria's position was more than a little vulnerable going into the match but David ...

A review of the rest of Friday night's World Cup European qualifying action, as Ukraine and Portugal earn vital wins. Ukraine moved firmly into qualifying contention with a 4-0 win over leaders Montenegro which blows Group H wide open. In a match ...

Republic of Ireland 3 Faroe Islands 0 Skipper Robbie Keane marked his record-breaking 126th appearances for the Republic of Ireland by scoring a hat-trick in the win over the Faroe Islands at Aviva Stadium . The goals bring his international ...

In our regular Sunday feature, FIFA.com presents you with some of the biggest names in football who will be celebrating their birthdays over the coming week. 26. Andre (36)made a name for himself in beach soccer circles by taking part in every FIFA ...