2018 world cup qualifiers news
Here are some news articles and updates from the 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifiers:
Group Stage
- Europe: Germany, France, and Spain all qualified for the World Cup after winning their respective groups. England, Italy, and the Netherlands failed to qualify.
- South America: Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay all qualified for the World Cup after winning their respective groups.
- Africa: Egypt, Nigeria, and Senegal all qualified for the World Cup after winning their respective groups.
- Asia: Iran, Japan, and South Korea all qualified for the World Cup after winning their respective groups.
- North and Central America: Mexico and Costa Rica both qualified for the World Cup after winning their respective groups.
Playoffs
- Europe: The playoffs saw four teams compete for the final three spots in the World Cup. Sweden, Denmark, and Ireland all qualified for the World Cup after winning their respective playoff ties.
- Asia/Oceania: Australia and New Zealand both qualified for the World Cup after winning their respective playoff ties.
Notable Results
- Germany 2-2 France: Germany came back from 2-0 down to draw with France in their final group stage match, securing their qualification for the World Cup.
- Brazil 2-0 Argentina: Brazil won their final group stage match against Argentina, securing their qualification for the World Cup.
- Egypt 2-1 Congo: Egypt won their final group stage match against Congo, securing their qualification for the World Cup.
- Iran 2-0 Uzbekistan: Iran won their final group stage match against Uzbekistan, securing their qualification for the World Cup.
Controversies
- FIFA corruption scandal: The 2018 World Cup qualifiers were marred by a corruption scandal involving FIFA officials and bidding processes for the tournament.
- Match-fixing allegations: There were allegations of match-fixing in several World Cup qualifying matches, including a match between South Africa and Senegal.
Other News
- Injuries and suspensions: Several high-profile players were injured or suspended during the World Cup qualifiers, including Germany's Mesut Özil and France's Paul Pogba.
- Coaching changes: Several national teams changed coaches during the World Cup qualifiers, including England, Italy, and the Netherlands.