One by one they said goodbye.   First, it was coach Cesare Prandelli's turn.   Then football federation president Giancarlo Abete.   And finally, midfield maestro...

Colombia goalkeeper Faryd Mondragon became the oldest player to compete at a World Cup when he went on as a late substitute in the 4-1 win over Japan on Tuesday.   Mondragon, 43, entered as...

Greece doesn't score often at the World Cup, but its goals certainly come at the right time.   Greece doubled its total scoring tally at World Cup tournaments by netting twice against...

With or without Luis Suarez, Uruguay faces a serious challenge keeping the Colombia juggernaut at bay in the last 16 of the World Cup.   Inspired by a brilliant cameo performance off the...

Captain Diego Godin scored in the 81st minute as Uruguay edged 10-man Italy 1-0 Tuesday to reach the second round of the World Cup, although the victory was overshadowed by a biting incident involving...

Costa Rica finished first in what many considered the World Cup's toughest group after a dour 0-0 draw against a second-string England side Tuesday.   Costa Rica only needed a draw to...

After a troubled start, the smiles are returning to West Africa at the World Cup.   Nigeria has earned its first victory after a stalemate with Iran, and Ghana held Germany to a 2-2 draw...

Alberto Zaccheroni is facing arguably the most important team selection of his four-year tenure in Japan, and once again it revolves around whether to start star playmaker Shinji...

When the World Cup draw was made, Costa Rica was considered a rank outsider to advance to the World Cup knockout phase. Now, the Central American country is dreaming about winning Group D when it...

Luis Suarez and Uruguay are full of momentum after beating England.   Mario Balotelli and Italy are struggling to recover after a draining loss to Costa Rica.   Two teams...