Archives: World Cup

England are set to play a friendly in Miami on the eve of their 2014 World Cup competition, reports The Daily Mail newspaper tonight. If you’ve been reading World Soccer Talk for a while, you’ll know that this isn’t new news. Last … Continue reading →

Immediately after France’s win against Ukraine to qualify for World Cup 2014, the French team unveiled their kit for the summer 2014 tournament. After qualifying for the tournament, we can now see what France will be wearing in Brazil next … Continue reading →

In a scintillating final 24 hours of World Cup qualifiers, congratulations go to Portugal, France, Greece, Croatia, Algeria and Ghana who booked their tickets to World Cup 2014 tournament after qualifying via the playoffs: The six countries will be among … Continue reading →

This is it. After two years of qualifying matches, today is the final day to determine which European teams will be heading to World Cup 2014. The countries that are fighting to qualify for Brazil today are France, Sweden, Portugal, … Continue reading →

Ghana have qualified for World Cup 2014 after defeating Egypt in the World Cup Playoff. The Black Stars will be wearing a brand-new Puma design in Brazil during the summer of 2014. Ghana’s new home shirt features a one-of-a-kind collar … Continue reading →

The final game of the World Cup playoffs from the African continent will decide whether Algeria or Burkina Faso will play in next summer’s World Cup. The first leg of this tie in Burkina Faso was one of the most … Continue reading →

adidas has unveiled the home kit for Japan that they’ll be wearing at FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil. The beautifully designed shirt features a blue color with red trim and white stripes. The shirt features a red splash of … Continue reading →

Today will most probably mark the final day of Bob Bradley as Egypt manager. After losing the first leg 6-1 to Ghana, Bradley and his Egyptian team have an opportunity to hold their heads high today by getting a respectable … Continue reading →

Nike has released a brand-new video called ‘England Matters,’ which includes interviews with Wayne Rooney, Jack Wilshere, Theo Walcott and Ashley Cole. The four players discuss the role that the senior England footballers give to the younger players, as well … Continue reading →

UPDATED: Soccer stars from around the world will be reporting for international duty tomorrow in preparation for the upcoming World Cup playoff matches and friendlies. For viewers in the United States, here’s the TV and Internet schedule for the next … Continue reading →

By Wednesday, there will be no more ifs ands or buts. The field for the 2014 FIFA World Cup will be set in stone. Twenty-one teams have booked their places in Brazil. In the coming days, the last eleven spots … Continue reading →

adidas has unveiled Russia’s World Cup 2014 kit for the tournament that will be held in Brazil. Russia’s home shirt for World Cup 2014 is maroon with gold stripes down the sleeves, as well as different shade of maroon as … Continue reading →

English football fans, part time or globe trotting devout followers, are normally a pesimistic group. If one looks at the facts, it is clearly obvious why. A nation claiming to be the founding father of the sport, a soccer obsessed … Continue reading →

Photos of Cameroon’s home and away shirts for World Cup 2014 have been leaked on the Internet. Based on the official and leaked photos of the World Cup shirts we’ve seen so far this year, the Cameroon home shirt is … Continue reading →

Photos of Ivory Coast’s home and away shirts for World Cup 2014 have been leaked on the Internet. Ivory Coast, aka Cote D’Ivoire, will be wearing Puma in Brazil 2014. The home shirt is orange, while the away shirt is … Continue reading →

Nigeria and Ivory Coast have already qualified for World Cup 2014 this weekend. Next we’ll see if either Cameroon or Tunisia qualify for Brazil. Cameroon got a solid 0-0 draw in Tunisia in the first leg, and will fancy their … Continue reading →

When is a friendly a misnomer? When it’s Brazil against Honduras, in a “friendly” match in Miami with both teams playing competitive and sometimes combative football. The match between Brazil and Honduras was an ideal test for both teams. At … Continue reading →

Who will be the next team in Africa to join Nigeria in next summer’s World Cup? After Nigeria’s victory earlier today against Ethiopia, an even bigger match is set for today with two African giants — Senegal and Ivory Coast … Continue reading →