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UEFA World Cup qualifiers well under way

Oct 16, 2012, 1:10 PM EDT
Moldova's goalkeeper Stanislav Namaco (R) fights for a ball with Roman Zozuulia (L) of Ukraine during their Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, Group H, football match in Chisinau on October 12, 2012. Score of the match 0:0.
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Rio de Janeiro will host the 2014 World Cup for the first time since 1950; which countries will play in the tournament are yet to be determined. UEFA is well underway with their World Cup qualifiers with a total of 53 countries vying for 13 berths. Tuesday, October 16th will be a heavy day of action with more than 20 matches being played.

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