Lionel Messi finally found a way through Iran's defensive wall with a superb goal in stoppage time to give Argentina a 1-0 victory on Saturday and a place in the World Cup knockout...

With his Barcelona career seemingly coming to a close, there is a prevailing sentiment that Xavi Hernandez's time with Spain is ending as well.   Perhaps no player has been as important...

Switzerland central defender Steve von Bergen is out of the World Cup after breaking a facial bone in his team's 5-2 loss to France.   Von Bergen was kicked in the face by France striker...

After stuttering in the early stages of in its opening match, Argentina's attack will need to use all its talent to find a way to break throughIran's stubborn defense in its second Group...

Ultimately sunk by a moment of magic from Lionel Messi, the Bosnia-Herzegovina squad emerged with plenty of credit — but no points — from its World Cup debut against...

Germany repeated its feat from four years ago by opening the World Cup with a 4-0 victory. Now it's hoping there won't be a repeat of its second game in South Africa when it takes...

Germany midfielder Sami Khedira is mystified as to why some teams, including his own, seem to run into problems in their second matches at big tournaments.   Already at this World Cup, Italy...

Italy coach Cesare Prandelli once remarked that he dreamed of winning the World Cup by using seven different formations in seven matches.   Well, maybe now is the time to head back to the...

Roy Hodgson has been asked by the English Football Association to remain in charge of the national team until 2016 as planned despite a disappointing World Cup campaign.   England has opened...

Karim Benzema had never scored in a major competition before this World Cup. Now he's quickly becoming one of the stars of the tournament.   His outstanding performance in Friday's...