World Soccer Talk

South Florida has one of the most vibrant soccer communities in the United States with a hotbed of soccer fans from the USA and around the world. It's no wonder that the area is often in the top 1-2 of nationwide TV ratings for soccer games. Here's our guide to the best places in South […]

No matter what language you speak, you have to listen to the following commentary on Argentina radio from Saturday's match after Leo Messi scored the wondergoal in the 91st minute to help Argentina defeat Iran 1-0. The commentator starts out with the typical "GOLLLLLL" call but then transcends into a passionate rant, comparing Messi to […]

Nigeria plays Bosnia-Herzegovina in the final match of the day, kicking off at 6pm ET/3pm PT. For viewers in USA, this is where the match can be watched – English language: ESPN and WatchESPN Spanish language: Univision, Univision Deportes Network and Univision online Portuguese language: ESPN Deportes Referee – Peter O LEARY (New Zealand) Starting lineups – Nigeria: […]

In one of the most entertaining second halves of the World Cup thus far, Germany came back to tie Ghana 2-2 in an eventful match where Miroslav Klose equalled the all-time World Cup goalscorer record. With the late goal by Klose, that means that the US can automatically qualify for the next round of the […]

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan scored against Germany on Saturday with a beautifully aimed shot into the corner of the net to give The Black Stars a huge boost in the World Cup. After Gyan scored, he unveiled his brand new celebration dance with the assistance of his colleagues. This is something else, and will be […]

Honduras and Ecuador feature in the final game of the day in the World Cup action. Kickoff is 6pm ET/3pm PT. Where to watch – This is where viewers from USA can catch the game – • English language: ESPN and WatchESPN • Spanish language: Univision, Univision Deportes Network and Univision online • Portuguese language: ESPN Deportes Referee […]

Twenty four years ago on this day, Costa Rica beat Scotland to advance to the Round of 16 at Italia ’90. Fittingly, on the same June 20th on the calendar, Costa Rica produced another historic scalp. Costa Rica, a team with players mainly based in Scandinavia and the domestic league, has produced something amazing that […]

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In a first half where Costa Rica outplayed Italy, the Ticos took a deserved 1-0 victory before half-time with a beautifully taken header by Bryan Ruiz that hit the crossbar, bounced over the line and back out on to the field of play. In real time, it was inconclusive whether the ball crossed the line […]

Soccer coverage in the United States is enjoying the greatest TV ratings the sport has ever seen. With better viewing times, more coverage than ever before and a World Cup that is very accessible, it's no wonder that broadcasters in the United States are seeing record numbers. On top of all that, the sport of […]

In the final match of the day, Japan plays Greece with kick-off times scheduled for 6PM ET/3 PM PT Where to watch – • English language: ESPN and WatchESPN • Spanish language: Univision, Univision Deportes Network and Univision online • Portuguese language: ESPN Deportes Referee – Joel AGUILAR (El Salvador) Starting lineups – Japan: Kawashima, Uchida, Honda, Nagatomo, Okazaki, […]

England are on the verge of exiting the 2014 FIFA World Cup after losing to Uruguay 2-1. Both of the goals scored by Uruguay were put in the back of the net by Luis Suarez. Who else? Initially, Wayne Rooney scored an equalizer for England to tie the game 1-1 with Uruguay in the World […]

"That is a hammer blow," said ESPN commentator Ian Darke, after Luis Suarez scored the opening goal in the World Cup Group Stage game against England. Suarez headed the ball into the corner of the net past an outstretched Joe Hart to give Uruguay the 1-0 lead. It was an inch-perfect cross by Edinson Cavani, […]

With Uruguay v England due to kick off in a few hours, we take a look at the best betting tips and strategies to profit from this game. Of course, with this being our first bwin World Cup Blogger's League match, we want to make a winning start and hopefully have more luck than our […]

Today's third clash brings Croatia and Cameroon together in a game where the loser will be out of the World Cup. Where to watch? For viewers in the United States, here's where you can watch the game between Cameroon and Croatia (6pm ET/3pm PT) • English language: ESPN and WatchESPN • Spanish language: Univision, Univision Deportes Network […]