“Iran, who suffered a stunning defeat to Saudi Arabia in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers recently, plummeted 11 spots to drop outside the top-50, according to the latest FIFA World Ranking released Wednesday.” (AFC)

Uruguay begins training thinking of Paraguay and Chile (CONMEBOL)
“The national football team of Uruguay, with 19 footballers from abroad and five locals, began trainings this weekend in view of the matches in front of Paraguay and Chile, corresponding to the eleventh and twelfth rounds respectively, of the South American Qualifiers for the World Cup of South Africa 2010.”

Bolivia 6 – Argentina 1: repercussions of the incredible barrage of goals (CONMEBOL)
“The news of the unforgettable and categorical 6 to1 of the Bolivian national team over that of Argentina, of this Wednesday, April 1st, spread as an earthquake among the fans and in the press of South America and of the whole planet.”

Bahrain’s 2006 qualifying saga (AFC)
“Bahrain’s recent narrow win over Qatar in a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier has raised fear-tinged expectations of an encore of their qualifying drama for the 2006 edition.”

Iraq to face Poland, Egypt (AFC)
“Asian champions Iraq will face Poland and Egypt in newly-appointed veteran Serbian coach Bora Milutinovic’s first games in charge, the Iraq Football Association said Thursday.”