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Argentina's Sergio Aguero, left, challenges Russia's Viktor Vasin during their international friendly soccer match between Russia and Argentina at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev)

Aguero gives Argentina win over Russia at WCup final stadium

By JAMES ELLINGWORTH - Associated Press

Peru's Andre Carrillo, left, under pressure from New Zealand's Ryan Thomas during their Soccer World Cup qualifying match in Wellington, New Zealand, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2017. (Ross Setford/SNPA via AP)

New Zealand, Peru draw 0-0 in World Cup playoff

By STEVE McMORRAN - Associated Press

Senegal qualifies for World Cup via contentious replay

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press

Germany's Leroy Sane, right, controls the ball under pressure from England's Harry Maguire during the international friendly soccer match between England and Germany at Wembley stadium in London, Britain, Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)

World champion Germany held by experimental England to 0-0

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Doping ban for Peru captain threatens World Cup dream vs NZ

By STEVE McMORRAN - Associated Press

FILE - This is a Saturday, June 4, 2016 file photo of Croatia's Luka Modric as he controls the ball during the international friendly soccer match between Croatia and San Marino, in Rijeka, Croatia. Modric Croatia's top player will be well-rested and fully focused when Croatia attempts to secure a World Cup spot in the playoffs against Greece beginning on Thursday Nov. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Darko Bandic/File)

World Cup qualifying tournament reaching its climax

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Caligiuri, Martino latest candidates for USSF president

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Serbia fires coach Muslin despite World Cup qualification

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Bennett’s England aim to upset Aussies to kick off World Cup

By JOHN PYE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2012 file photo, Al-Ahly SC's Mohamed Aboutrika celebrates after scoring a goal against Sanfrecce Hiroshima during their quarterfinal at the FIFA Club World Cup soccer tournament in Toyota, Japan. A social media campaign to persuade former star midfielder Aboutrika to come out of retirement - and exile - to join Egypt’s World Cup squad in Russia has stirred a storm in a country where politics and football often mix. The hugely popular Aboutrika already said no to a comeback, but pro-government media, seething over the show of love for the retired player, continues to vilify him over alleged ties to an outlawed Islamist group. (AP Photo/Shuji Kajiyama, File)

Calls for exiled player to go to WCup stirs storm in Egypt

By HAMZA HENDAWI - Associated Press

Portugal's Andre Silva celebrates with his teammates after scoring goal during the World Cup Group B qualifying soccer match between Portugal and Switzerland at the Luz stadium in Lisbon, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Armando Franca)

Ronaldo and Portugal head to World Cup looking for more

By TALES AZZONI - Associated Press

Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring against Ecuador during their 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match at the Atahualpa Olympic Stadium in Quito, Ecuador, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)

World Cup picture takes shape on global day of drama

By GRAHAM DUNBAR - Associated Press

Brazil's coach Tite, left, shouts instructions to his players and Chile's Pedro Hernandez gets ready to throw in the ball during a World Cup qualifying soccer match in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Tite’s rebuilt Brazilian squad is winning back fans

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

United States' Christian Pulisic, left, fight for the ball with Trinidad and Tobago's Nathan Lewis during a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match in Couva, Trinidad, Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

United States misses World Cup for first time since 1986

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Water surrounds the field during U.S. national soccer team training in Couva, Trinidad, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. Team USA plays against Trinidad &amp; Tobago on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Ron Blum)

Rain-soaked field obstacle for US reaching World Cup

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

Serbia's Aleksandar Prijovic celebrates with his teammates after scoring a goal, during the World Cup Group D qualifying soccer match between Serbia and Georgia at the Rajko Mitic stadium in Belgrade, Serbia, Monday, Oct. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)

Serbia qualifies for World Cup, Ireland into playoffs

By STEVE DOUGLAS - Associated Press

Brazil's player Miranda speaks during a news conference in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Brazil will face Chile in a 2018 World Cup qualifying soccer match on Oct. 10. (AP Photo/Andre Penner)

Argentina and Messi not getting any sympathy from Brazil

By MAURICIO SAVARESE - Associated Press

Egypt's goalkeeper Essam El Hadary celebrates after defeating Congo in the 2018 World Cup group E qualifying soccer match at the Borg El Arab Stadium in Alexandria, Egypt, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2017. Egypt won 2-1. (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty)

Salah sends Egypt to World Cup for 1st time since 1990

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Argentina's Lionel Messi walks on the pitch during a World Cup qualifying soccer match against Peru at La Bombonera stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, Oct. 5, 2017. Argentina tied the match 0-0 and is almost eliminated from the upcoming World Cup in Russia. (AP Photo/Victor R. Caivano)

Argentina on brink of missing World Cup; Messi’s last chance

By RICARDO ZUNIGA - Associated Press

Africa WCup qualifying: Cash for players, medicine for coach

By GERALD IMRAY - Associated Press