Two of Ireland's Group E rivals in the World Cup have recorded impressive results in today's friendlies.
Cameroon came from behind on two occasions to draw 2-2 with Argentina.
Cameroon's goals came from Eto'o (20) and Suffo (86).
Veron (17 pen) and Aimar (63) found the net for Argentina.
Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia recorded a 3-2 home victory over Uruguay.
Ahmed Al Dossari (9), Al Jaber (20) and Ahmed Al Dossari (22) scored for Saudi Arabia.