FIFA.com speaks with Australia’s Brad Smith who has immediately settled into the left full-back position, a role which has long been problematic for the Socceroos.]]>

Korea Republic enter Thursday’s opening match in Asia’s third qualifying round for Russia 2018 against China PR with cause for optimism, though Chinese Super League-based defender Hong Jeongho has warned against any complacency.

Canada star Atiba Hutchinson talks to FIFA.com about a pair of crucial upcoming qualifiers for Russia 2018, and the many differences between football in Turkey and soccer in Canada. ]]>

The first trophy that Christian Cueva won in his career as a professional footballer was, believe it or not, a bull.