A somber mood spread over Brazil on Saturday as football fans came to grips with the loss of Neymar, the superstar striker who was knocked out of the World Cup with a fractured...

For once Lionel Messi didn't carry Argentina on his shoulders.   He didn't have to.   Gonzalo Higuain ended a four-game scoreless streak with an early winner as...

Louis van Gaal made the call, and Tim Krul made the saves.   In another move that will only add to his reputation as a tactical mastermind, theNetherlands coach led his team into the...

There may have been tears as a young France squad made its World Cup exit on Friday, but the players are convinced the experience gained in Brazil will help when their country hosts the European...

Even with France's top striker bearing down on him late in the match, Manuel Neuer showed no signs of panic.   Rather than go to the ground or commit too early, the Germany goalkeeper...

At this point in the World Cup, the Dutch know plenty about Costa Rica — once one of the surprise packages of the tournament. What they may not know is that Costa Rica's Jorge Luis Pinto...

So far none of Argentina's opponents has been able to stop Lionel Messi.   Perhaps Belgium has what it takes. But even if doesn't, the Red Devils present a fresh challenge for...

Full of tears and inconsolable, the World Cup's leading scorer is going home.   James Rodriguez put Colombia back into the match against Brazil by scoring a late penalty Friday, but it...

David Luiz can only explain the technique behind his game-clinching free kick in the World Cup quarterfinal win over Colombia as a product of genetics.   Lining up from 35 meters (yards)...

It just wouldn't be the World Cup without Germany in the semifinals.   Harnessing all their big-game experience, the Germans delivered a performance of maturity and efficiency...