Palestine

Two quickfire first-half goals set Australia on their way to a 3-0 win over Palestine in their second Asian Cup Group B encounter on Friday.

Brazil Brazil have been boosted ahead of the FIFA World Cup after they rose to third in the governing body's latest rankings.

Iraq Iraq coach Radhi Shenaishil is confident his side can replicate the achievements of 2007, when the country lifted the Asian Cup.

Singapore secured a shock World Cup qualifying draw in Japan on a day in which the tiny island of Guam celebrated victory over India.

Bernd Stange Syria impressed in World Cup qualifying, but coach Bernd Stange is guarding against complacency at the Asian Cup as they face Palestine.