“Carlos Costly scored twice to help Honduras beat Mexico 3-1 in a World Cup qualifier on Wednesday, the second time they have beaten Sven-Goran Eriksson’s team at home in six months.”(ESPN)
Ominous signs for Eriksson (Reuters)
Mexican FA discuss Sven’s future (FIFA)
Short honeymoon for Mexico (FIFA)
Mexico to discuss Eriksson’s future after latest loss (ESPN)

Italy 1-1 Ireland: Keane snatches late point (ESPN)
“Robbie Keane kept the Republic of Ireland’s dreams of automatic qualification for the World Cup alive with a last-gasp equaliser to deny 10-man Italy victory.”

Pundits’ verdict on N Ireland victory (BBC)
“Northern Ireland won ugly against Slovenia but it was a fantastic way to end a tough week. Both teams had expended a lot of energy, both mentally and physically, on Saturday but it was a very, very spirited display from the boys in green.”

Can the Balkans do a World Cup quadruple? (Reuters)

Big guns fire as Poland cut loose (FIFA)

“Jozy Altidore became the youngest American to score three goals in an international soccer match Wednesday, and the United States beat Trinidad and Tobago, 3-0, in Nashville to maintain its lead in the final round of regional qualifying for next year’s World Cup.” (NYT)
Jozy Gets a Hat Trick (NYT – GOAL)
Altidore’s three goals propel U.S. to qualifying victory over Trinidad (SI)
VIDEO: Bradley And Son Talk About US Victory (Goal)
Altidore shines as U.S. dismantles Trinidad & Tobago (ESPN)

“John Terry kept England firmly on course for next summer’s World Cup in South Africa as his priceless late winner sank Ukraine and made it five wins out of five in their qualifying group. Ukraine had threatened to take a point their approach barely deserved when substitute Andriy Shevchenko struck with 16 minutes left to cancel out Peter Crouch’s 29th-minute volley.” (BBC)
Ukraine overawed by (lack of) Wembley atmosphere (Reuters)
Capello happy with England effort (BBC)
Groups and Standing (FIFA)
Is there any way back for Owen? (Reuters)
England 2 – 1 Ukraine: The Evening in Five Clive Tyldesley Quotes (The Run of Play)

England defy striking crisis (FIFA)

“Joaquin Botero netted a hat-trick to help Bolivia hammer Argentina 6-1 and keep their slim 2010 World Cup hopes alive. Although Lucho Gonzalez brought Diego Maradona’s side level in the first half but the onslaught that followed stunned Argentina.” (ESPN)
Maradona: There’s nothing to say (FIFA)
Argentina hit for six in Bolivia (FIFA)
Maradona Heartbroken After Argentina Humiliated By Bolivia (Yahoo)
Bolivia annihilates Argentina 6-1 in World Cup qualifier (SI)

Ecuador 1-1 Paraguay: Benitez snatches point (ESPN)
Paraguay steal late point (FIFA)