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Saudi Arabia 1 Japan 0: Al Muwallad strike sees Australia lose out on automatic World Cup spot
Fahd Al Muwallad Australia must settle for a play-off tie with Syria after Saudi Arabia beat Japan 1-0 to snatch a place in the World Cup group stage.
Uzbekistan 0 South Korea 0: Stalemate enough for Taeguk Warriors to secure World Cup berth
There were no goals, but South Korea's draw in Uzbekistan means they are heading for a ninth consecutive World Cup appearance.
Socceroos pair Jedinak and Rukavytsya return to squad for World Cup play-off
Michael Jedinak It has been a long time coming but Nikita Rukavytsya is back in Australia's squad for next month's World Cup play-off against Syria.
South Korea 0 Iran 0: Hosts miss chance to qualify for Russia against 10 men
Victory would have sent South Korea to next year's World Cup but Group A winners Iran held firm to leave Seoul with a point.
Japan 2 Australia 0: Asano, Ideguchi send Samurai Blue to World Cup
Takuma Asano and Yosuke Ideguchi gave Japan a 2-0 victory over Australia that guaranteed their place at the World Cup in Russia.
Syria 1 Australia 1: Late Al Soma penalty keeps World Cup dream alive
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.
The 10 big talking points ahead of this week’s World Cup qualifiers
FIFA World Cup Lowdown on the crunch matches that could seal qualification for Russia 2018 - or see major nations on the scrapheap - with Jon O'Brien
UAE appoint Bauza as head coach
Edgardo Bauza Edgardo Bauza has found a new job as the United Arab Emirates' head coach just a month after being sacked by Argentina.
