World Soccer Talk

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 […]

Chile convincingly defeated a tired and mistake-prone Spain 2-0 today, to knock the defending World champion out of the World Cup. With the victory, Chile has now qualified for the Knockout Round along with the Netherlands. The two teams will now battle it out in the third game in the group to determine who will […]

The significance of the fact that the 2014 FIFA World Cup is being held in Brazil should not be understated. Brazil is the most decorated national team in history with five World Cups to its name and it seems that no-one has a passion for flair-driven entertaining football like the Brazilians. This point illustrated by […]

In one of the most entertaining games of the 2014 FIFA World Cup thus far, Australia shocked everyone by coming so close to victory against a spirited Netherlands side. After a sensational Tim Cahill goal (one of the best of the World Cup thus far), the Socceroos took a deserved 2-1 lead before Holland bounced […]

Australia and New York Red Bulls striker Tim Cahill scored one of the goals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup so far with a perfectly taken volley that he hit with his first touch. The ball rocketed towards the net, hit the crossbar and bounced into the back of the goal for Australia to tie […]

For viewers in the United States, here’s where you can watch the game between Australia vs Netherlands (Noon ET/9am PT kickoff time). • English language: ESPN and WatchESPN • Spanish language: Univision, Univision Deportes Network and Univision online • Portuguese language: ESPN Deportes Starting line-ups: Holland: Cillessen; Janmaat, Vlaar, De Vrij, Martins-Indi, Blind; De Jong, De Guzman, Sneijder; Robben, Van Persie. Australia: Ryan, […]

USMNT soccer fans in Houston, Texas have put Lucky's Pub on the map as the place to be during World Cup games. Several videos have been released on the Internet showcasing the wild celebrations after John Brooks scored the winner for the USA against Ghana on Monday. The venue is not for the quiet type. […]

For viewers in the United States, here’s where you can watch the game between South Korea vs Russia (6pm ET/3pm PT kickoff time). • English language: ESPN and WatchESPN • Spanish language: Univision, Univision Deportes Network and Univision online • Portuguese language: ESPN Deportes+ Starting line-ups: Russia XI: Akinfeev, Ignashevich, Glushakov, Kokorin, Berezutskiy (c), Shatov, Zhirkov, Samedov, Fayzulin, Eshchenko, Kombarov South Korea XI: […]

Mexico goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa was man-of-the-match in the 0-0 draw between Brazil and Mexico on Tuesday afternoon, after an incredibly entertaining match filled with amazing saves and so many near misses. Here are clips of the saves as well as match highlights: Ochoa's daring save on Neymar header Ochoa denies Brazil yet again Mexico 0-0 […]