Iraq

UAE Both the United Arab Emirates and Iraq will have a chance to earn a rare podium finish for the respective countries in Friday's Asian Cup third-place play-off.

Shinji Kagawa Shinji Kagawa hurt his shoulder in Japan's draw with Syria and could miss next week's World Cup qualifying match against Iraq.

Lionel Scaloni With Lionel Messi's future up in the air, interim head coach Lionel Scaloni said Argentina must adopt a different approach.

Tomoaki Makino Japan warmed up for their opening World Cup qualifier in perfect fashion with a comfortable 4-0 victory over Iraq on Thursday.

Ahead of the Asian Cup match between Iraq and Vietnam, Srecko Katanec wants his players to focus on the task at hand.

Mohanad Ali scored a superb individual goal to help Iraq into the Asian Cup last 16 as they beat Yemen 3-0.

Jordan The Jordan Football Association (JFA) have filed a complaint after a random drug test allegedly left striker Ahmad Hayel with hypothermia.

Brazil's men have received a favourable draw for the Olympic football competition in August, while holders Mexico will face Germany.

Matthew Špiranović Australia will host Iraq in World Cup qualifying on September 1 before travelling to United Arab Emirates five days later.