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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.

England beat France on night of solidarity at Wembley

England beat France 2-0 in an emotional friendly at Wembley on Tuesday when more than 70,000 fans paid tribute to the victims of the Paris attacks.
England v France – International Friendly

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

France’s Man United striker Martial suffers foot injury

France's Manchester United striker Anthony Martial left Wembley Stadium on crutches with his left foot strapped after suffering an injury.
England v France – International Friendly

Lacklustre Italy held at home by stubborn Romania

Italy conceded a late goal to draw 2-2 with Romania in an international friendly on Tuesday, as doubts remained about their title-winning credentials.
Italy’s Stefano Okaka in action against Romania’s Vlad Chiriches

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

Ibrahimovic double helps Sweden qualify for Euro 2016

A stunning double from captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic gave Sweden a 2-2 draw away to Denmark as they qualified for Euro 2016.
Paris Saint Germain’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic walks on the pitch ahead of their Champions League Group A soccer match against Real Madrid at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris

Ukraine reach Euro 2016 after 1-1 draw in Slovenia

Ukraine qualified for the 2016 European Championship finals after overcoming an early blow to secure a nervy and at times fractious 1-1 draw in Slovenia.
Ukraine

Andre, Nani give experimental Portugal win in Luxembourg

Andre Andre and Nani scored in each half to give an experimental Portugal a 2-0 win in Luxemburg in a friendly on Tuesday.

Late goals lead Slovakia to 3-1 win over Iceland

A second-half brace from Robert Mak gave Slovakia a 3-1 home win over Iceland on Tuesday in a warm-up match for two teams heading to the Euro 2016.
Slovakia

Seferovic brace hands Austria first defeat for one year

Haris Seferovic scored a first-half brace to give Switzerland a friendly win over Austria and hand their neighbours their first defeat for exactly one year.
Football Soccer – Friendly – Austria vs Switzerland