Oman

China PR Iraq secured a place at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup in Australia thanks to a 3-1 win over China on Wednesday.

Mile Jedinak Australia captain Mile Jedinak arrived in Sydney in a 'moon boot' on Saturday but his team-mates are confident he will play against Oman.

Luis Suarez Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez said he picked the suspended Luis Suarez to ensure the star striker remains in contact with the national team.

Martin O'Neill Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill believes his players will reap the benefits of a 2-0 friendly win over Oman on Wednesday.

Iran Iran were one of five nations to book their place at the 2015 AFC Asian Cup on Tuesday with qualification victories.

Australia Asian Cup champions Australia will begin their quest to reach a fourth-successive World Cup finals against Jordan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Bangladesh.

South Korea South Korea will be confident of starting their Asian Cup campaign with a win when they take on Oman in Canberra on Saturday.

South Korea South Korea got their Asian Cup campaign off to the perfect start with a hard fought 1-0 win over Oman in Canberra on Saturday.

Costa Rica Costa Rica overcame Oman 4-3 in a friendly clash marrying attacking verve with shambolic defending in Muscat on Friday.

Shay Given Shay Given has come out of international retirement to be included in the Republic of Ireland's squad for fixtures against Oman and Georgia.