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England Spain, Bosnia-Herzegovina, England and Russia booked places at next year's FIFA World Cup with victories in the final qualifying matches.

Josip Šimunić Croatia defender Josip Simunic will miss the FIFA World Cup finals after being given a 10-match ban by FIFA for "discriminatory behaviour."

Brazil Preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup stepped up a gear on Wednesday, with all 32 participating nations in friendly action.

Croazia Iceland produced a resilient defensive display to record a 0-0 draw with Croatia despite playing 40 minutes with 10-men in Reykjavik.

Josip Šimunić Croatian public prosecutors have fined defender Josip Simunic for controversial chants after the nation's World Cup qualification.

Brazil legend Pele has predicted his nation will at least reach the final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Niko Kovač Niko Kovac praised Croatia's effort during their FIFA World Cup play-off first leg with Iceland but was left to rue missed chances.

World Cup 2014 FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke is due to visit the Manaus' FIFA World Cup stadium, where two workers have died in recent months.