Palestine

Lionel Messi Lionel Messi's Argentina had been due to play Israel in a World Cup warm-up friendly but the game was eventually cancelled.

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.

Saudi Arabia dropped points for the first time in World Cup 2018 qualifying as they played out a goalless draw with Palestine.

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

Iraq Iraq will face a tricky local rival when they look to secure a berth in the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Japan and South Korea continued to impress with victories in AFC World Cup qualification, while Australia got back to winning way.

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

A creditable 0-0 draw with Jordan and a late Australia goal against Syria kept Palestine in the Asian Cup for the time being.

Ramzi Saleh Veteran goalkeeper and captain Ramzi Saleh is one of six overseas-based players selected in Palestine's 23-man squad for the Asian Cup.

Syria continued their promising start to World Cup qualifying, while crowd trouble marred Malaysia versus Saudi Arabia.