Struggling to get regular starting spot at Real Madrid so far this season, Isco found himself shinning brightly on his stint with Spain national team during recent international break.

Denmark grabbed the last World Cup 2018 ticket for European nation as they eliminated Republic of Ireland with a 5-1 away win in the second leg of their playoffs fixture. Drawing 0-0 in the first game, both teams were determined in getting maximum result as each of them have similar shots in getting to Russia.

Italy's dream of continuing their long run of participating in World Cup meet its end as they were eliminated by Sweden in the play offs round. Losing 1-0 in their first meeting, Gli Azzurri were pouring forward vigorously since kick off as they search for that important equalizing goal.

Two more European nations confirmed their spots for the upcoming World Cup 2018 in Russia as Croatia along with Switzerland completed their playoffs round against their opponents. Croatia took down Greece despite a rather disappointing goalless draw in their second leg match up on Sunday as the Balkan side previously won 4-1 at home.

Losing 1-0 on the first leg of their World Cup 2018 playoffs qualification against Sweden, there's some tension felt by Italy as they prepare for the second leg battle at home on Monday.

Croatia and Switzerland are inching closer to get their tickets for 2018 World Cup in Russia as both teams won their first out of two playoffs matches. Playing the first game at home, Vatreni got themselves a quite commanding first leg fixture as they defeated Greece 4-1.

Being placed as seeded teams doesn't always bring advantages in drawing, that's pretty much what is currently experienced by Italian national team. Gli Azzurri found themselves a tricky drawing for their World Cup 2018 playoffs after being drawn against a quite formidable foe in Sweden.

Exciting and dramatic scenes coloring the final round of World Cup 2018 qualifiers as Argentina finally got out of their slump and advanced to Russia thanks to magical performance from Lionel Messi.

Portugal and France successfully secured their passage into the final round of World Cup 2018 in Russia, following their victories in the group stages final round this midweek. Playing a crucial match against their direct qualification rival, Switzerland, Seleccao das Quinas immediately try to take hold of proceedings by putting in an attacking display straight from kick off.

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.

France national side is inching closer to secure a spot in upcoming 2018 World Cup following their hard fought 1-0 victory over home side, Bulgaria on Saturday. The away side started off brightly as they went one goal up after just three minutes of play with an effort from Blaise Matuidi.

Spain finally clinching their World Cup 2018 spot as La Furia Roja comfortably seeing off Albania's resistance on Friday fixture with ended in a 3-0 victory for Julen Lopetegui's men.

England finally securing their spot for upcoming World Cup 2018 in Russia following a late and dramatic victory over Slovenia on Thursday. Playing in front of their home crowd at the majestic Wembley stadium, Three Lions didn't have a convincing display as they were struggling to break down their opponent's defense.

Italy Bounce Back, Wales Victorious in World Cup 2018 Qualifier Italian national side got themselves back on winning ways in their World Cup qualifier as Giampiero Ventura's men edge pass Israel 1-0 on Tuesday.

England Inching Closer to World Cup 2018 Spot After Come Back Win England national team are edging closer to officially confirm their place for the upcoming 2018 World Cup in Russia after their success in defeating Slovakia 2-1 on Monday.