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Welcome to CONMEBOL, World Cup qualifying's most difficult region

"The most difficult way of reaching the World Cup finals is via the South American group," says Ecuador captain Antonio Valencia. "You can
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/fifa-world-cup/4/blog/post/3219462/conmebol-in-south-america-is-world-cup-qualifying-toughest-region

Argentina hopes on the line

Lionel Messi and Co. are outside automatic qualifying as they kick off vs. Peru. Victory for Argentina will boost their hopes of being in Russia next year. A draw or defeat, however, would be a major setback. GameCast Live
Source: http://www.espnfc.commatch/?gameId=431557

LIVE: Latest CONMEBOL scores

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Welcome to CONMEBOL, World Cup qualifying's most difficult region

2018 World Cup - who has qualified for the finals and who can get there

The qualifying process for the 2018 World Cup, which began on March 12, 2015, is
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/fifa-world-cup/story/2484717/2018-world-cup-who-has-qualified-for-the-finals-and-who-can-get-there

Germany, England reach World Cup as Scotland grab huge late winner

Germany will defend their World Cup title in Russia after securing their qualification on Thursday with a <a
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/world-cup-qualifying-uefa/story/3221096/uefa-germany-and-england-qualify-for-world-cup-as-scotland-grab-huge-late-winner

Sebastian Rudy says Germany are 'going to Russia to win' World Cup

Sebastian Rudy set his sights on winning the World Cup after Germany beat Northern Ireland 3-1 on Thursday to seal their qualification to next summer's
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/germany/story/3221512/sebastian-rudy-says-germany-are-going-to-russia-to-win-world-cup

Joe Hart responds to critics after England win: 'You think I care?'

England goalkeeper Joe Hart was adamant that he doesn't care about his critics after a stellar performance in goal in the Three Lions' <a
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/world-cup-qualifying-uefa/story/3221511/joe-hart-responds-to-critics-after-england-win-you-think-i-care-about-them

Uruguay miss chance to qualify; Brazil held out in Bolivia

Uruguay missed a chance at qualification for Russia
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/world-cup-qualifying-conmebol/story/3221484/conmebol-uruguay-miss-chance-to-qualify;-brazil-held-out-in-bolivia

Xavi: Lionel Messi gets miffed when he doesn't have the ball

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi Hernandez has told <a
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/barcelona/story/3221033/barcelonas-lionel-messi-gets-miffed-when-he-doesnt-have-the-ball-xavi

Barcelona fans to have no away ticket allocation for Atletico Madrid match

Barcelona say that none of their supporters will attend their upcoming La Liga visit to Atletico Madrid due to the home side's allocation of
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/spanish-primera-division/story/3220792/barcelona-fans-to-have-no-away-ticket-allocation-for-atletico-madrid-match

Australia players slam penalty decision that led to draw with Syria

Australia players slammed the penalty decision that allowed Syria to secure <a
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/world-cup-qualifying-afc/story/3221462/australia-players-slam-penalty-decision-that-led-to-draw-with-syria

Jupp Heynckes considering temporary Bayern Munich return

Jupp Heynckes <a
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/bayern-munich/story/3220709/jupp-heynckes-considering-temporary-bayern-munich-return

Malcom selfie with Neymar was 'a youthful mistake' - Bordeaux coach

Bordeaux coach Jocelyn Gourvennec is to have "a private discussion" with Malcom after the forward posed for a selfie with Neymar after
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/paris-saint-germain/story/3220763/malcom-selfie-with-neymar-was-a-youthful-mistake-bordeaux-coach

Italy boss Gian Piero Ventura: 'We have already qualified for the playoffs'

Italy coach Gian Piero Ventura has allayed fears of his
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/italy/story/3221206/italy-boss-gian-piero-ventura-we-have-already-qualified-for-the-playoffs

OnScene: Updates from the U.S.' World Cup qualifier vs. Panama

ORLANDO, Fla. -- ESPN FC is OnScene for Friday's World Cup qualifier between the U.S. and Panama (7 p.m. ET, ESPN2 and WatchESPN).

Thursday, Oct. 5
And what of the USMNT's opponents?
'Our mentality is to go for the win' - Roman Torres when asked if a tie (and point) vs #USMNT is 'good business'. #USAvPAN #WCQ2018 #Panama pic.twitter.com/3kl4y2ZtCl— Sebastian Salazar (@SebiSalazarFUT) October 5, 2017

No further text...
We are in Orlando , so Backstreet Boys album cover was a must. Let's go
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/team/united-states/660/blog/post/3219838/usa-vs-panama-world-cup-qualifier-onscene-espn-fc

CONCACAF World Cup qualifying - how United States can make Russia 2018

Taylor Twellman reacts to Fabian Johnson's exclusion from Arena's roster for the U.S.'s crucial final matches in the Hex.

        On Christian Pulisic's 19th birthday, Brian McBride says the teenager is on the path to becoming the best U.S. player ever. 
            
        The FC crew mark Christian Pulisic's 19th birthday by evaluating his progress and his ceiling for both club and country.

The final rounds of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup take place on Friday and Oct.10, with only one of the 3.5 available places currently confirmed after Mexico secured safe passage in September.
Already qualified: Mexico
Places to be decided: 2 automatic, 1 intercontinental playoff
Here, we take a look at which nations can still make it to Russia, and how they can get there.
The top three teams qualify directly, with the nation that finishes in fourth facing a two-leg playoff against either Australia...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/world-cup-qualifying-concacaf/64/blog/post/3210022/concacaf-world-cup-qualifying-how-united-states-can-make-russia-2018

LISTEN: World Cup tickets punched

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Neymar wants Alexis Sanchez to join him as part of PSG 'wish list'

Stewart Robson and the ESPN FC panel talk Mesut Ozil and whether he can re-integrate himself into the Arsenal squad.

Deadline day has come and gone, and all the latest deals and potential deals can be found here, but there's plenty brewing in the market as clubs begin to look toward January.

Neymar wants Sanchez at PSG

Paris Saint-Germain hope to sneak ahead of Manchester City in the race for Alexis Sanchez in order to fulfill a promise to Neymar, according to the Daily Mail.

The report states that Neymar included Sanchez on his "wish list" when PSG asked what it would take to prize the Brazilian from Barcelona...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/transfer-talk/79/post/3221347/neymar-wants-alexis-sanchez-to-join-him-as-part-of-psg-wish-list