Iraq

Iraq Iraq will face a tricky local rival when they look to secure a berth in the Asian Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday.

Jordan piled the pressure on Australia with a victory over Tajikistan on a busy day of AFC World Cup qualifiers.

The Rio 2016 Olympic men's football tournament found its first two quarter-finalists, but the hosts were kept scoreless again.

Lionel Scaloni With Lionel Messi's future up in the air, interim head coach Lionel Scaloni said Argentina must adopt a different approach.

UAE Both the United Arab Emirates and Iraq will have a chance to earn a rare podium finish for the respective countries in Friday's Asian Cup third-place play-off.

Shinji Kagawa Shinji Kagawa hurt his shoulder in Japan's draw with Syria and could miss next week's World Cup qualifying match against Iraq.

Ahead of the Asian Cup match between Iraq and Vietnam, Srecko Katanec wants his players to focus on the task at hand.

Mohanad Ali scored a superb individual goal to help Iraq into the Asian Cup last 16 as they beat Yemen 3-0.

Brazil's men have received a favourable draw for the Olympic football competition in August, while holders Mexico will face Germany.

Iraq Radhi Shenaishil was full of praise for Iraq captain Younis Mahmoud following victory over Iran in the Asian Cup quarter-finals.