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Sanchez hits out after flurry of cards in Chile defeat

Alexis Sanchez launched another fusillade in Chile's football feud with Uruguay after the South American champions were hammered 3-0 in Montevideo.
Uruguay’s Sebastian Coates heads the ball next to Chile’s Alexis Sanchez during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match at Centenario stadium in Montevideo

U.S. held in qualifier, wins for Mexico and Costa Rica

The United States were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by Trinidad and Tobago on Tuesday but Mexico and Costa Rica managed victories.

Inspired Costa leads Brazil to 3-0 win over Peru

An inspired performance from Douglas Costa helped Brazil to a 3-0 win over Peru and lifted them into third place in the South American qualifying group.
Douglas Costa of Brazil celebrates a goal against Peru next to his teammates during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Salvador

Ecuador punish blundering Venezuela to notch fourth win

Ecuador ruthlessly exposed Venezuela's defensive frailties on their way to a 3-1 win which kept them top of the South American World Cup qualifiers.
Ecuador’s players celebrate their team’s third goal against Venezuela’s during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the Cachamay stadium in Puerto Ordaz

Biglia goal gives Argentina vital win over Colombia

Argentina midfielder Lucas Biglia scored a 20th minute goal to kick-start their World Cup qualifying campaign with a 1-0 away victory over Colombia.
Argentina’s Biglia celebrates with teammates at the end of their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Colombia in Barranquilla

Top African sides reach World Cup qualifying group stage

Africa’s top sides all booked places in next year's decisive World Cup qualifying group phase after coming through their knockout ties on Tueday.

Second half goals ease Nigeria past brave Swaziland

Goals from Moses Simon and Efe Ambrose eased Nigeria into the final pool stages of African World Cup qualifying after they defeated brave Swaziland.

Japan top in World Cup group after struggle to beat Cambodia

Japan edged closer to their sixth World Cup finals on Tuesday after a lacklustre 2-0 win over bottom side Cambodia.
Japan

Qatar first to qualify for Asian Cup, Iran win

Qatar became the first side to book a spot at the 2019 Asian Cup and the next round of 2018 World Cup qualifiers on a busy Tuesday.

Cahill bags hat-trick as Australia thump Bangladesh 4-0

Tim Cahill scored his first international hat-trick in over a decade as Australia crushed Bangladesh 4-0 in their 2018 World Cup qualifier in Dhaka.
Australia’s Tim Cahill (2nd L) is congratulated after scoring a goal during their World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in Dhaka

Iran ignore visa trouble to cash in on Guam defensive woe

Despite absent players and staff members Iran brushed aside a challenge from Guam in the World Cup Qualifier match on Tuesday.

Argentine FA chief backs beleaguered coach Martino

Argentina's worst start to a World Cup qualifying campaign does not put coach Gerardo Martino's future in doubt, Argentine FA chief Luis Segura said.
Argentina’s coach Martino walks during a training session ahead of their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match against Brazil in Buenos Aires