Oman

Pim Verbeek Having claimed the Gulf Cup just over a year ago, Oman will have to prove worthy of the title against Uzbekistan, said Hector Cuper.

Robbie Keane Republic of Ireland record goalscorer Robbie Keane has "mixed emotions" about retiring from international football ahead of his final game.

Australia The group containing hosts Australia is set to hog the spotlight as far as local fans and media are concerned.

Harry Redknapp's Jordan won 8-0, Australia and Japan scored big and Thailand reached the next phase in the latest AFC World Cup qualifiers.

It was a day to remember for Guam as they ended their long wait for a World Cup qualifying victory.

Republic of Ireland Kevin Doyle and Alex Pearce helped the Republic of Ireland warm up for their Euro 2016 qualifying campaign with a 2-0 victory over Oman.

Ashkan Dejagah Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Ashkan Dejagah were decisive as Iran eased into the last eight of the Asian Cup, beating Oman 2-0.

Oman Oman claimed in a 1-0 win over Kuwait in their final Asian Cup game on Sunday.

Mat Ryan A former Premier League gloveman reckons Australia's number one Mat Ryan could thrive at Anfield after being linked with a move to Liverpool.

Jordan piled the pressure on Australia with a victory over Tajikistan on a busy day of AFC World Cup qualifiers.