Northern Ireland manager Michael McArdle says Tuesday's final World Cup qualifier against Switzerland is "a real opportunity to test ourselves".

Minute-by-minute: The Socceroos wrapped up their World Cup preparations with a draw against world No 19 Switzerland in San Diego

Switzerland striker Breel Embolo received a visa Thursday and is headed to the FIFA World Cup, following a two-day delay in the authorization of his travel to the United States.

The Switzerland national football team has shared a map of their training facility in San Diego, warning fans and players to stay away from the “snake area” surrounding the facility

Middlesbrough's ill-fated Championship play-off campaign cost two of its players places at this summer's World Cup, but Jesse Marsch's faith in another means Yorkshire will have 11 representatives in the United States of America,

Where to watch the World Cup match online between Qatar and Switzerland, including live streams, TV channels, kick-off time and more.

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There is excitement in Canada as they prepare to co-host the World Cup — but against a strong Switzerland, tough Bosnia and Herzegovina and unpredictable Qatar, can they reach the knockout stage?