Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes the World Cup will be "nothing" in his absence as Sweden's hopes were dashed by Cristiano Ronaldo's four goals in two games as Portugal qualified for next year's World Cup.

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France boss Didier Deschamps believes Les Bleus has enjoyed the “magic of football” as they created history by securing their place at next year’s World Cup.

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ZAGREB, Croatia -- Croatia's World Cup qualification celebrations have been marred by apparent pro-Nazi chants by fans and defender Joe Simunic.

Croatia qualified for the World Cup with a 2-0 win over Iceland on Tuesday. Video footage appears to sho...

Bacary Sagna has said a change of mentality ensured France booked their place at the 2014 World Cup.

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France staged a rousing comeback to beat Ukraine 3-0 in Paris on Tuesday, having lost the first leg 2-0 in Kiev last week.

Sagna, who repla...

Cristiano Ronaldo insisted his majestic hat trick against Sweden was all about getting Portugal to the World Cup, not his claim on the Ballon d'Or or his nation's all-time goal record.

Ronaldo put Portugal firmly in control of the tie when he opened the sco...