The opening game of Group G saw two European giants go head-to-head in Salvador as Germany faced Portugal. Germany lined up in a 4-3-3 formation with Thomas Muller leading the line, flanked by Mario Götze on the left and Mesut Özil on the right and a midfield three of Philipp Lahm, Sami Khedira and Toni […]

It’s been a continuous contradiction from Jurgen Klinsmann: The US can’t win the World Cup, but they’re here to shock the world. They’re not underdogs in the Group of Death, but they’re here to shock the world. It’s anyone’s guess what Klinsmann really means, and it’s been anyone’s guess what Klinsmann’s thought process was in […]

For viewers in the United States, here’s where you can watch the game between Iran and Nigeria (3pm ET/Noon PT kickoff time). • English language: ESPN and WatchESPN • Spanish language: Univision, Univision Deportes Network and Univision online • Portuguese language: ESPN Deportes Starting line-ups: Iran: Haghighi (GK), Heydari, Safi, Hosseini, Amirhossein, Nekounam (C), Andranik, Montazeri, Reza, Dejagah, Mehrdad Nigeria: Enyeama (GK)(C), Ambrose, […]

After months of hype, the day is finally here. Ghana will face the U.S. in one of the World Cup's most highly anticipated matches. For Ghanaians, this game means more than facing the Americans for the third straight time in the World Cup. It's about firmly stamping itself as a legitimate contender in the tournament […]

The anticipation is already growing for today's Group G clash between the United States and their perennial World Cup nemesis Ghana. The United States is seeking revenge against The Black Stars who have eliminated the Yanks from the previous two World Cups. There are going to be plenty of talking points during the match, including the conditions […]

Landon Donovan appears in a new EA Sports video that points a finger at Jurgen Klinsmann's decision to not select the American soccer player for the World Cup. Part humorous, part trying to make a point, you have to watch the video to pick up on the subtle (and not so subtle) references regarding why […]

Millions around the world will struggle with the fact that while they're at work, the World Cup will be going on and they won't have an opportunity to watch the matches live — especially if you live on the west coast of the United States. Here are the options for how you can watch World […]

For viewers in the United States, here’s where you can watch the game between Germany against Portugal (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: Germany: Neuer, Howedes, Hummels, Khedira, Ozil, Muller, Lahm, Mertesacker, Kroos, Gotze, Boateng. Portugal: Patricio, Alves, Pepe, Veloso, Coentrao, […]

US Soccer released a brand-new promo video this morning to encourage USMNT soccer fans to show their support for the red, white and blue before they take on Ghana at 6pm ET/3pm PT today. The video, entitled simply "U.S. Men's National Team Ready for Ghana," will get even the tamest US Men's National Team fan […]

World Soccer Talk's Bo McMillan recently sat down with Eric Wynalda, the third all-time leading goal scorer for the United States National Team and current FOX Sports soccer analyst and co-commentator. Wynalda is also the Technical Director of the NASL (US Second Division) Atlanta Silverbacks. Here's the transcript of the interview ahead of USA's game […]

England manager Roy Hodgson might feel hard done if he finds himself under criticism following England’s loss against the Italians. There were adamant calls from all corners before England’s World Cup opener for Hodgson to be brave. Having largely comprised his squad with exciting young talent, the England manager was urged by both fans and […]

Iran and Nigeria will meet for the first time in their history at a World Cup match when the Arena da Baixada stadium opens its doors today, the day’s first match is guaranteed to be hot and humid with a chance of Amazon showers. Both teams have one thing in common, they are winless in […]

It’s the definition of premature to say a team can win it all after one game. Even after one strong performance against a good team. Even if said performance was in an environment in which the temperature rivaled that of a sauna. It’s premature, and yet I’m trudging along with the point anyway. Italy can […]

Tomorrow, Germany takes on Portugal at 12 ET in Salvador, Brazil. This is perhaps the most highly anticipated matchup in this World Cup’s group stage. Both teams will be very nervous as this match shall probably decide who wins the Group of Death. Germany is one of the favorites to win this World Cup. First, […]

The lesson that Alejandro Sabella learned at Estadio Maracanã was to not try and fix what is not broken. Tinkering with what was effective and making it utterly useless. In the second half Argentina, he returned to what was originally in place and although it was not the most effective, Argentina still were able to […]