WC Qualifying Asia

Trent Sainsbury Massimo Luongo and Trent Sainsbury have withdrawn from Australia's first World Cup qualifier for Russia 2018.

Timothy Cahill Ange Postecoglou did not hold back in his praise of Tim Cahill after he dragged Australia through their World Cup play-off against Syria.

Ange Postecoglou After Australia's narrow 2-1 win over Kyrgyzstan, Ange Postecoglou was relieved to have taken all three points from their opening qualifier.

Djamel Belmadi Qatar head coach Djamel Belmadi has left his role with the 2022 World Cup hosts after failing to agree a new contract.

Robbie Kruse Robbie Kruse's first-half goal looked to be enough, but Syria came back to secure a draw with a late penalty in their World Cup qualifier.

Uli Stielike South Korea have sacked Uli Stielike after defeat to Qatar in an attempt to revitalise their floundering World Cup qualifying campaign.

Uli Stielike South Korea manager Uli Stielike is desperate to see his side score goals, starting with their World Cup qualifier against Laos.

In a day of emphatic wins in AFC World Cup qualifying, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates both won by double figures.

Robbie Kruse Ange Postecoglou has included Robbie Kruse and Tom Rogic in his Socceroos squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

Timothy Cahill Mile Jedinak and Tim Cahill helped Australia back to winning ways with a goal apiece during the 3-0 victory over Kyrgyzstan in Canberra.