World Soccer Talk

What an ending to the match between Greece and Ivory Coast! Greece defeated Ivory Coast in the last few minutes of the match to advance to the Round of 16 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The winning goal came in controversial circumstances after Greece won a soft penalty when Georgios Samaras was allegedly fouled […]

Uruguay knocked out Italy from the World Cup in controversial circumstances after beating the Azzurri 1-0 when Diego Godin scored a header from a corner. Unfortunately, the game was marred by a biting incident featuring Luis Suarez, which is the third such recent incident. Suarez bit Italy centre back Giorgio Chiellini. The Italy defender immediately […]

A photo has been revealed that shows Luis Suarez's bite marks on Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini. Unfortunately, the Uruguay-Italy game was marred by a biting incident featuring Luis Suarez, which is the third such recent incident. Suarez bit Italy centre back Giorgio Chiellini. The Italy defender immediately bared his shoulder, but the match officials didn't […]

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez did it again. In the second half of the World Cup match against Italy, Suarez bit Italy defender Giorgio Chiellini on the shoulder and should have been red carded. However, the match officials missed the incident even after Chiellini showed the ref the bite marks on his shoulder. Just minutes later, […]

For England, there's not much left except pride and a chance to watch a young England team against an exciting, up-and-coming Costa Rica team. First the TV news and starting lineups: • English language: ESPN2 and WatchESPN • Spanish language: UniMás, Galavision and Univision online • Portuguese language: ESPN Deportes or ESPN Deportes+ Starting lineups: England: Foster, Jones, Cahill, Smalling, […]

The stats from the 2010 World Cup are a good predictor of what we can expect at this 2014 World Cup. At the 2010 World Cup, there were 229 injuries, of which 126 happened during matches instead of training. 71% of them were as a result of contact between two players and 47% of those […]

As soon as the final whistle blew in Manaus, confirming USA’s 2-2 draw versus Portugal, their chances of progressing to the Final Round out of Group G soared up to a staggering 86% in the latest simulations. Germany, the leader of the group and the final hurdle between the Americans and the final round of […]

Germany have been made 4.50 favourites to win the 2014 World Cup with Bwin, with Brazil dropping down to 4.75 and Argentina as third favourites at 5.75. The hosts have not looked like a Brazil of old and appear to have too many weaknesses to take them all the way this year. Joachim Löw’s side […]

Jose Mourinho, eat your heart out. Part Mourinho, part Chris Farley, Mexico Head Coach Miguel Herrera gave an incredible performance Monday when he celebrated Mexico's win against Croatia that means that El Tri now advance to the Round of 16 to play the Netherlands on Sunday. You've got to admire the passion that Herrera shows. […]

Brazil defeated Cameroon 4-1 in Brasilia on Monday to finish top of Group A, which earns them a Round of 16 World Cup match against Chile. After two goals from Neymar in the first half, the game was never a close match as Brazil overrun the Cameroon defensing, exposing why they're one of the weakest […]

Mexico defeated Croatia 3-1 in Recife on Monday in a convincing win that advances the team to the next round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Mexico captain Rafa Marquez opened the scoring with a header in the 72nd minute to give his country a huge 1-0 lead against Croatia. It was Marquez's third goal […]

Brazilian striker Neymar scored two goals in the first half against Cameroon to put the host country in the lead. Surprise surprise, but the African team finally scored a goal in the tournament, too. According to Squawka.com, Neymar's first half statistics are quite impressive considering the two goals he scored: 3 shots. 2 goals. 81% […]

Neymar opened the scoring for Brazil in the 17th minute against Cameroon to take an important lead in a game where the host nation wants to guarantee a first place finish in Group A. By finishing in first place, Brazil will play Chile in the next round instead of the Netherlands. Cameroon will regret watching […]

Mexico has the chance to book its place in the Round of 16 in the World Cup today with a minimum of a draw against a Croatia side. Meanwhile, a win for Croatia will see them go through to the next round. It's all up for grabs! Where to watch – The game kicks off […]

In todays third match of the day, Brazil takes on Cameroon. If the African team can shock Brazil by beating the host country, then their top spot in Group A will be up for grabs depending on the result in the other match (Mexico vs Cameroon). Where to watch – The game kicks off at […]