There aren't many duos as well known as Panini and the World Cup. Every four years, soccer fans across the globe do all they can to complete their Panini World Cup sticker album. If it's something you've never heard of, you really ought to look it up. For many people, the album borders on an […]

Twelve years after Korea defeated Spain in the 2002 World Cup, Korea produced perhaps their worst international defeat in a 4-2 loss to Algeria. Algeria took advantage of Korea Republic's toothless forwards and attacked Korea Republic without fear that they would be punished on the counter. This did no favors for Korea Republic's suspect back […]

Enner Valencia’s goal against Honduras this past Saturday made the small town of Ricaurte in the north of Ecuador go into a frenzy. This small town is closer to Colombia (11 miles from the border, to be exact) than it is from Guayaquil, but his success made that the epicenter of Ecuadorian soccer. His goal […]

BELO HORIZONTE, BRAZIL — Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero was one of the heroes for the Albiceleste on Saturday against Iran. Yet when he addressed the media, all his plaudits went in the direction of his captain. “The little guy rubbed the genie lamp once more,” said Romero in reference to Lionel Messi. What Romero said was […]

In the pulsating World Cup game between USA and Portugal, the United States changed its midfield shape reverting to the 4-2-3-1 formation that was used in qualifying. Head Coach Jurgen Klinsmann had set up with a midfield diamond in each of the previous five matches including in the Group G opener against Ghana. Graham Zusi […]

Who said soccer was boring, eh, sports fans?! The United States of America were some thirty seconds away from the World Cup knockout stages and a stranglehold on the Group of Death, but a Cristiano Ronaldo cross, headed in by Silvestre Varela, broke American hearts. Still, this US team has nothing to be ashamed of. […]

Everything is up for grabs in Group G. In the latest odds, the USA retains a surprisingly large 86% chance of advancing, according to Chris McFarland of Share Draft. The US Men's National Team have a three point lead over Ghana and Portugal and a +1 goal difference compared to -1 for Ghana and -4 for […]

This is the World Cup that just keeps on giving. Seconds from qualifying for the next round, U.S.A. were struck with the cruelest of blows as Silvestre Varela headed in Portugal’s equalizer from a magical cross by Ronaldo. The Americans more than matched their European opponents and deservedly took the lead ten minutes from time […]

With less than 30 seconds to go until the referee blew the full-time whistle, Portugal's Silvestre Varela scored a goal with the last kick of the game after a superb header from Cristiano Ronaldo to finish the game 2-2 against the United States. It was a sucker punch to the United States. It felt like […]

In the 82nd minute, USMNT striker Clint Dempsey scored a goal by chesting the ball into the back of the net from a Graham Zusi pass to put the USA 2-1 in the lead and just minutes away from automatic qualification to the next round of the FIFA World Cup. It was a scrappy goal […]

The final match of the day is the biggest World Cup battle for both the United States and Portugal thus far this tournament. Where to watch – The game kicks off at 6 PM EST/3 PM PST, and this is where people in USA can watch this game – English language: ESPN and WatchESPN.com Spanish […]

Jermaine Jones scored an incredible long range effort for the United States in the second half of the match against Portugal tonight to tie the game 1-1 with less than 25 minutes remaining. Watch the highlight of the goal from the 64th minute:

USA goalkeeper Tim Howard made a spectacular save at the end of the first half against the United States, by tipping the ball over the crossbar. Howard showed his experience with the fingertip save, but will be counting himself fortunate that Nani's shot seconds before hit the post and didn't go into the net. Watch […]

Portuguese winger Nani scored a goal for Portugal in the 5th minute of the World Cup game against the United States. The early goal is a devastating blow to the USA, especially after the goal was gifted to Portugal due to a sliced clearance by the usually reliable defender Geoff Cameron. Watch the highlight of […]

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