FIFA.com brings you first-hand opinions from the Côte d'Ivoire, Australia and Serbia camps as all three approach a thrilling conclusion to Group A.

Juventus are looking to take a big step towards regaining their place among Europe's football elite when they entertain Artmedia Bratislava.

Côte d'Ivoire, Australia and Serbia all have designs on the second qualifying berth from Group A, which is set for a thrilling denouement this Wednesday.

FIFA.com speaks with Benny Feilhaber, likely to get his first start as a depleted USA hunt a result against Nigeria and a spot in the quarters.

Injured skipper Steven Gerrard will be making the trip to Belgium for Liverpool's opening UEFA Champions League clash against Standard Liege.

Scotland manager George Burley said 17 points would be the target in their qualifying group for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.

Hamilton beat Dundee United 3-1 to shoot to the top of the Scottish Premier League table on Monday after a 19-year absence from the top flight.

Rangers confirmed on Monday they had given the thumbs up to a £7.8 million (€10 million) offer from Aston Villa for defender Carlos Cuellar.

In Group C, China PR take on Brazil, already safely through to the quarter-finals, while New Zealand face an all-or-nothing clash with Belgium.

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez on Monday named a 20-player squad for their 20 August friendly international against Japan in Sapporo.