Except for the incredible ending, the match between Switzerland and Ecuador was not one for the purists, but it was an energetic, all action affair. Switzerland’s last gasp winner means that after nine games in this World Cup, there has yet to be a draw. If that wasn’t enough, this has been a tournament of […]

For viewers in the United States, here’s where you can watch the game between France against Honduras (3pm ET/Noon PT kickoff time). • English language: ABC and Watch ABC • Spanish language: Univision, Univision Deportes Network and Univision online • Portuguese language: ESPN Deportes Starting line-ups: France starting XI: Lloris; Debuchy, Varane, Sakho, Evra; Pogba, Cabaye, Matuidi; Griezmann, Benzema, Valbuena Honduras starting […]

Argentina battle against Bosnia and Herzegovina today in Group F in a big test, to be played at Estádio Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro. With Argentina looking to go all the way in the tournament, positivity surrounding La Albiceleste (Argentina’s nickname meaning ‘the white and sky-blue’) is at a peak. The popular drinks company Coca-Cola […]

In dramatic fashion, Switzerland beat Ecuador 2-1 Sunday with an injury time winner by Sefereovic to win three points against Ecuador in an exciting match dominated by set-pieces and great defending on both sides. Switzerland took the lead in the 92nd minute with a fast offensive break, exiting victorious in what was almost the first […]

For viewers in the United States, here’s where you can watch the game between Switzerland and Ecuador (Noon ET/9am PT kickoff time). • English language: ABC and Watch ABC • Spanish language: Univision, Univision Deportes Network and Univision online • Portuguese language: ESPN Deportes Starting line-ups: Switzerland: 1-Benaglio; 2-Lichtsteiner, 5-Von Bergen, 20-Djourou, 13-Rodriguez; 11-Behrami, 8-Inler; 14-Stocker, 10-Xhaka, 23-Shaqiri; 19-Drmic Ecuador: 22-Dominguez; […]

Brazilian manager Luiz Felipe Scolari may have to impose a change to Brazil’s starting line-up against Mexico this Tuesday after his striker Hulk limped out of training on Sunday. Hulk, whose real name is Givanildo Vieira de Souza, was seen limping away after scoring a goal. After receiving treatment, he was deemed unable to continue […]

Argentina’s susceptibility at the back is almost as well documented as their attacking threat. No one in Argentina has much faith in makeshift full-back Marcos Rojo, who is generally considered to be the weak link. The solid but unspectacular central defensive pair of Federico Fernandez and Ezequiel Garay will have to be willing to provide […]

Here are the 5 biggest changes to the World Cup odds based on Saturday's Day 3 games between Italy-England, Colombia-Greece, Uruguay versus Costa Rica and Ivory Coast-Japan, thanks to Chris McFarland at ShareDraft.com. 1. Big win for Colombia. Already the favorite in the group at 73% chance of advancing, the 3-0 win against Greece boosts them […]

France plays Honduras in a World Cup Group E game today at 3pm ET/Noon PT, in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Les Bleus will be highly expected to dismantle their Central American opponents, but anything could happen. France will be without their star player, Bayern Munich left winger Franck Ribery. Expect Real Sociedad’s young Antoine Griezmann to […]

Last night's defeat against Italy leaves England with a must-win next game against Uruguay but there were many positive things to take from this for the next match and for the future. The "Pirlo question" — a player who causes England so many problems — was still not fully dealt with. This time, his influence was […]

FIFA is investigating a possible unmanned flying machine that was allegedly spying on French training earlier this week. The drone was spotted flying above the French training base in Ribeirao Preto. Drones are becoming commonplace in military and intelligence work but to this point have not been known to be used in sporting competition. France […]

Swedish referee Jonas Eriksson has been assigned by FIFA as the center referee for the United States against Ghana in Natal on Monday. The official was the center of controversy earlier this year when he refereed the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 tie between Manchester City and Barcelona. In that […]

England vs. Italy – Observations: Despite the concerns about the state of the pitch and the weather conditions the match between Italy and England was extremely entertaining and tactically intriguing. Italy leaves Manaus happy after collecting all three points whilst England has a few questions to ponder before their next game. 1 – Italy dictated […]

Japan and Côte d’Ivoire met in a rainy Recife for the fourth and final match of the day on June 14th in both team’s Group C opener. Despite the 97% humidity both teams showed energy in the attack to begin the game and Japan took an early lead in the 16th minute with a powerful shot […]

Univision's broadcast of Mexico against Cameroon on Friday was viewed by 5 million people in the United States. The game was aired on the Univision Network, and was simulcast on Univision Deportes Network (UDN), from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. on June 13, 2014. In the TV ratings battle between Univision and ESPN, Univision Deportes has […]