WC Qualifying Asia

Thomas Oar Ahead of March's World Cup qualifiers, Ange Postecoglou said there could be new faces for Australia.

Michael Jedinak Mile Jedinak has been ruled out of Australia's World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Thailand.

Omar Khribin moved Syria closer to a place at Russia 2018 on Thursday with the winning goal in their qualifying clash with Uzbekistan.

Timothy Cahill Melbourne City lost for the first time in the A-League this season, while Tim Cahill provided Australia with an injury scare.

Brazil are up into joint-fourth, Spain are out of the top 10, while Argentina remain top of the latest FIFA World Ranking table.

Tuesday's friendly match with Uzbekistan concludes Canada's 10-day trip to Austria and coach Benito Floro is eyeing a World Cup place.

Heung-Min Son South Korea go in search of their sixth straight World Cup qualifying win when they play Laos on Tuesday.

Vahid Halilhodžić Japan travel to third-placed Singapore in World Cup qualifying on Thursday.

Joshua Risdon The injured Bailey Wright has been replaced in the Australia squad by fellow defender Josh Risdon.

Zeljko Kalac Graham Arnold will put a stop to "naive" tactics and "joke" selections when he takes over the Socceroos, according to Zeljko Kalac.