France closes on World Cup, other playoffs tight

France closes on World Cup, other playoffs tight

Published Nov. 16, 2009 10:50 p.m. ET

France has a one-goal lead and home advantage as it faces Ireland for a spot at next year's World Cup, while the other three European playoffs are closer.

Portugal takes a slender 1-0 lead to Bosnia-Herzegovina, Russia goes to with a 2-1 advantage, and Ukraine and Greece are level at 0-0.

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