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Christian Eriksen is Going to the World Cup (Ireland vs Denmark)
After missing out on it last time, Denmark will be in the World Cup after thrashing Ireland in Dublin, led by the sublime Christian Eriksen with a hat trick, and even Lord Nicklas Bendtner made himself useful with a 90th minute penalty.
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Italy Won’t be Going to the 2018 World Cup; Sweden Qualify
For the first time in 60 years, Italy won’t be in the World Cup next summer, failing to overturn their 1-0 loss against Sweden from the first leg in the UEFA playoffs to qualify to the World Cup.
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Crosses & Long Range Shots That Amount to Nothing (Denmark vs Ireland)
The fourth and final of the first legs in the UEFA playoffs to the 2018 World Cup was a rather dull affair in Copenhagen, as Denmark couldn’t find a way through a disciplined Ireland defense, the match ending in a 0-0 draw.
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World Cup Playoffs: 1st Leg Scores (Croatia vs Greece, Northern Ireland vs Switzerland)
The World Cup Playoff matches in Europe have begun, with Croatia and Switzerland taking huge leads to carry into the second legs. In the Croats case, it’s well deserved, but not so much in regards to Switzerland.
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Who Can Still Make the World Cup?
23 teams have secured their place in the 2018 World Cup which will be held in Russia, among them two nations who will make their debuts: Panama and Iceland. This leaves 9 spots up for grab.
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Remaining World Cup Playoff Matches
There are 11 berths left to fill in the 2014 World Cup, with four more coming from Europe, five from Africa and two more teams coming out of the Intercontinental playoffs.