Greece

Andreas Samaris Andreas Samaris is hoping to have the chance to help Greece make FIFA World Cup history when they take on Ivory Coast on Tuesday.

Spain The race for places at the 2016 European Championship in France hots up with a full round of qualifying matches.

Corea del Sud Greece fell at the final hurdle in their bid to go a year unbeaten as they succumbed to a 2-0 friendly defeat at the hands of South Korea.

Orestis Karnezis Goalkeeper Orestis Karnezis will be given until Sunday morning to prove his fitness before Greece's round of 16 match versus Costa Rica.

Netherlands Guus Hiddink's faltering Netherlands side can breathe life into their Euro 2016 qualification campaign against Latvia on Sunday.

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.

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

Sabri Lamouchi Sabri Lamouchi has resigned as coach of Ivory Coast following the country's heartbreaking exit at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.