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Ivory Coast The Ivory Coast have returned to the top 20 of FIFA's world rankings for the first time in a year following their Africa Cup of Nations triumph.

UAE Ahmed Khalil scored a double, while Ali Mabkhout converted from the spot as the United Arab Emirates overcame 10-man Iraq to claim third place at the Asian Cup on Friday.

Iran An appeal launched by Iran to overturn their Asian Cup quarter-final defeat to Iraq has been rejected.

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.

Vahid Halilhodžić With eyes on their upcoming World Cup qualifier, Japan face an inexperienced Iraq side in a friendly.

Japan Keisuke Honda's penalty sank Iraq in a 1-0 victory as Japan moved to the brink of qualification from Asian Cup Group D on Friday.

Portugal got the better of Argentina, while South Korea thrashed Fiji as the men's Olympic football tournament began on Thursday.

Brazil Switzerland upset Brazil 1-0, Germany drew 3-3 with Paraguay and Spain toppled Ecuador 2-0 in the pick of Wednesday's friendly action.