Antigua and Barbuda must overcome the United States and Jamaica to reach the final stage of qualification for the 2014 World Cup.
Germany got back to winning ways with an emphatic 3-0 win over Holland in Hamburg.
Bolton star Stuart Holden admits he was left depressed by the prospect of another lengthy spell on the sidelines.
A youthful-looking Germany held Ukraine, France edged past USA while Italy got the better of Poland.
Fulham forward Clint Dempsey was on target with the only goal as the United States sneaked a 1-0 win over Honduras.
Bob Bradley has been appointed Egypt's new national team manager.
Owen Coyle is delighted to have Stuart Holden edging his way towards a first-team recall following a lengthy spell on the sidelines.
Argentina produced an impressive 3-1 win over Nigeria to gain revenge for their defeat earlier this summer.
USA have named former Germany boss Jurgen Klinsmann as their new head coach.
USA have confirmed that coach Bob Bradley has been sacked as coach of the national team.
Gianluigi Buffon intends to end his playing days at Juve, but hopes to eventually coach the USA or China.
Japan's fairytale run through the Women's World Cup produced a fitting finale as they saw off USA on penalties.
Tim Howard has apologised for swearing on television after the Gold Cup final.
Mexico came from two goals down to see off the United States of America 4-2 and clinch Gold Cup glory.
Craig Levein has confirmed Scotland are hoping to persuade American starlet Jack McBean to switch allegiances.
Spain showed their class with an emphatic 4-0 win over USA in an international friendly in Massachusetts.
Maurice Edu insists he is up for the Concacaf Gold Cup despite the disruption to his Rangers pre-season.
England 2018 chief executive Andy Anson believes the World Cup bidding process needs to change.
A packed programme of international fixtures saw a number of sides in action on Wednesday.
Fifa's World Cup bidding process is under scrutiny again after the existence of a notorious note was confirmed.