For a full 90 minutes, Belgium's almost relentless attack added up to nothing in the face of Tim Howard.   Only in extra time was the superb United States goalkeeper finally...

Angel Di Maria scored deep into extra time Tuesday to give Argentina a 1-0 win over Switzerland and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals.   With a penalty shootout looming, Lionel Messi...

Having relied on Lionel Messi for most of its goals so far at this World Cup, Argentina is planning to find new ways of scoring in its second-round match against Switzerland on...

Highly physical, probably defensive and anxiety-ridden for sure.   Not exactly the kind of happy football that fans have enjoyed so far at the World Cup, but it's the likely scenario for...

Mexico's second-round curse at the World Cup remains unbroken.   Playing in the round of 16 for the sixth straight tournament, the Mexicans looked like they had finally done everything...

Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admits that a lack of experience is hurting Brazil's young squad at the World Cup.   The coach is also blaming the team's struggles, which include a...

Arjen Robben said sorry for one first-half dive against Mexico. Just don't expect another apology from the Netherlands forward just for being himself.   Robben said Monday he won't...

The inexperienced Dutch defense looked to be the weak link coming into the World Cup. So far, though, it's holding up well enough to keep the team winning.   Again showing he is not...

Defeated Greece coach Fernando Santos took a parting shot at Costa Rica: Teams know all about you now and your World Cup ride is over.   The surprise factor — Costa Rica's main...

When it comes to the knockout stages of the World Cup, wins are worth more than style.   That was on full display Monday when Germany labored to a 2-1 extra-time win over an aggressive...