Set your eyes on Europe this Friday as multiple World Cup qualifying matches take place across the continent. Watch the games live on September 7, 2012.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Robin van Persie will be under the spotlight this Friday during the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers in Europe.Captain Cristiano Ronaldo has captured all the focus of the media on Portugal’s squad ahead of this encounter. Last weekend, the 27-year-old attacker revealed that there are on-going problems between him and his club, Real Madrid. While football experts have been busy discussing the statement, Ronaldo’s attention has switched to September’s World Cup qualifiers.

The number 7 star is eager to inspire Portugal on the road to Brazil after a rather successful Euro 2012 adventure. The field in Luxembourg could offer Cristiano Ronaldo a platform to score goals and eventually compete for the World Cup qualifying top scorer title.

Here is a guide to some of the top World Cup qualifying matches that will be taking place this Friday, September 7, 2012. Click here to see where to watch Luxembourg vs Portugal, Moldova vs England, Bulgaria vs Italy, Netherlands vs Turkey and more:

 

Luxembourg vs Portugal

In Australia: RTP Internacional
In Canada: RTP Internacional
In UK: N/A
In USA: RTP Internacional, ESPN3
In Africa: Al Jazeera Sports +8, RTP Internacional
Elsewhere: Foot +, Al Jazeera Sports +8, RTP Internacional, RTP 1

England will begin their World Cup qualifying campaign away from home. Coach Roy Hodgson’s first competitive test since Euro 2012 is a match against Moldova. The pressure is on the visitors to start off the World Cup qualifiers on a strong note. England will be looking to build on their 2-1 victory over Italy in a friendly fixture this summer.

Moldova vs England

In Australia: Setanta Sports Australia, Setanta-i Australia
In Canada: Sportsnet HD, Sportsnet Ontario/East/West/Pacific, Sportsnet Ontario
In UK: ITV 1, ITV HD, UTV
In USA: ESPN3
In Africa: Al Jazeera Sports +3, Al Jazeera Sports +5
Elsewhere: Al Jazeera Sports +3, Al Jazeera Sports +5, Futbol+, ESPN 2 Caribbean, Setanta Sports Asia, Foot+, UTV

In Bulgaria, UEFA Euro 2012 beaten finalists Italy will commence their World Cup adventure. Cesare Prandelli will be hoping for a satisfying display from his side after losing twice on the trot – to Spain in the Euros and England in last month’s friendly. Italy will be without Mario Balotelli who is suffering from an eye infection.

Bulgaria vs Italy

In Australia: N/A
In Canada: Sportsnet World
In UK: N/A
In USA: ESPN3, ESPN Deportes
In Africa: Al Jazeera Sports HD1, Al Jazeera Sports +1
Elsewhere: BNT 1, Al Jazeera Sports HD1, Al Jazeera Sports +1, Foot+, RAI Uno, Sport TV4

Turkey will be hoping to give the Netherlands a huge blow on Friday. Having missed out on Euro 2012, the Turkish are eying a spot at the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, the Dutch are looking to build their falling empire after a miserable Euro 2012 campaign. The World Cup qualifiers come at a perfect time for the Netherlands whose striker, Robin van Persie, is enjoying a terrific form. The spotlight will be on the Manchester United forward as the home crowd will be desirous of a great start.

Netherlands vs Turkey

In Australia: N/A
In Canada: N/A
In UK: ESPN UK / HD
In USA: ESPN3
In Africa: Al Jazeera Sports +6, SuperSport Maximo, SuperSport 10, SuperSport Internet 3, SuperSport 3 Africa, SuperSport 3
Elsewhere: beIN Sport 1, Sporting 1, ESPN DOS, Sportkub Croatia, Nova Sport, Viasat Sport Baltic, Viasat Sport Norway, Polsat Sport, Sport TV2, Rossiya 2, TV10 Sweden, Star TV, ESPN Dos Venezuela

Germany and Portugal have easy games this week. They will play the Faroe Islands and Luxembourg respectively as fans expect a flurry of goals. The Germans are still disappointed by their semi-final exit at the Euros. It is back to zero for Joachim Lowe. The coach must appease Germany supporters who carry the premature dream of celebrating the 2014 FIFA World Cup trophy in Brazil.

Germany vs Faroe Islands

In Australia: N/A
In Canada: Sportsnet World Plus
In UK: N/A
In USA: ESPN3, Univision Deportes
In Africa: Al Jazeera Sports +9
Elsewhere: beIN Sport 2, ATV Austria, Al Jazeera Sports +9, Diema, Sport 1 CZ/SK, ZDF, Sport 1 Hungary, Eredivisie Live 1, Viasat Sport Norway, Viasat Fotball Norway, Sport TV1, Sport 1 Russia, Viasat Fotball Sweden, Futbol

The 2014 World Cup qualifiers continue on September 11 with world champions Spain in action.