Dramatic events finally occurred in the final round of World Cup 2018 qualifier as Serbia and Iceland confirmed their direct qualification, while Wales found themselves not even making the playoffs.

Everton to Give Full Support For Seamus Coleman's Recovery Process Seamus Coleman's horror broken leg injury which he picked up during his latest international game for Republic of Ireland left many in bitterness, including the defender's current club Everton.

Antoine Griezmann was the darling of France football once again following his two winning goals against Republic of Ireland in their recent last 16 match. That fine performance pretty much sparked questions regarding what position would be best for Griezmann and the Atletico Madrid man himself admitted that he is much comfortable playing as a striker.

Home nation, France got themselves through into the last eight of Euro 2016 after defeating Republic of Ireland 2-1 thanks to Antoine Griezmann's inspirational second half performance.

Advancing into the Euro 2016 knock out stage after showing a spirited display against Italy seem to lift Republic Ireland's confidence as they are set to meet with host nation and favorite, France.

Playing in the last 16 of Euro 2016 against Republic of Ireland, home nation, France is expecting a much more exciting encounter compared to the matches they were playing during group stage.

Republic of Ireland's ambition in getting themselves into the knock out stage of Euro 2016 was fulfilled following an intense 1-0 win over Italy, courtesy of Robbie Brady's late goal.

Needing a win to open their chance in qualifying into Euro 2016 knock out stages, Republic of Ireland won't be expecting any kind of favor from their opponent, Italy. Reports about Azzurri's plan in resting several important players apparently doesn't make Ireland coach, Martin O'Neill more relax as he believes that Italy have good enough depth to trouble any teams.

Italy may already secured their qualification into Euro 2016 knock out stages, but that won't stop them from targeting all three points. That ambition was stated by Azzurri's head coach, Antonio Conte who stated that his players will still be hunting for maximum result as getting a win will always helps.

Belgium were able to bounce back from their opening fixture defeat against Italy by overwhelming Ireland 3-0 with goals from Romelu Lukaku and Axel Witsel. Among those three goals scored, Witsel's header can be considered as the best on that matchday as it combines precision, quality passing, movement along with powerful heading.

Belgium got themselves back on winning ways this weekend as they picked up a convincing 3-0 victory over Republic of Ireland with Romelu Lukaku netting two goals for Marc Wilmots' men.

Only collecting one point from their opening group game, Republic of Ireland are determined to bag maximum result as they battle Belgium this Saturday. Ireland head coach, Martin O'Neill acknowledge that individually their opponent have better qualities, but the tactician believes his team can trouble the Red Devils.