Following Spain’s 1-5 defeat to a marauding a Netherlands side on Friday, team captain and most-capped player Iker Casillas took responsibility for his team’s terrible start to their title defense. “The first thing I have to do is offer a mea culpa,” Casillas stated after the game. “This is the worst performance of my career. […]

The Australian government are weighing up possible legal action to reclaim more than $38 million (USD) spent on the country’s unsuccessful bid to host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, according to a report. Allegations are emerging that Qatar, who won the right to host the tournament by a landslide, did so by bribing FIFA officials. […]

The group F opener was the first game in this World Cup played in the renovated Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janiero. Both team selections threw up a few surprises as Bosnia opted to leave out Vedad Ibisevic, scorer of six goals during qualifying and the Argentina line up didn’t include Napoli striker Gonzalo Higuain […]

When the United States Men's National Team takes the field against Ghana on Monday, soccer fans in South Florida will be cheering on their local heroes. The area has a rich soccer heritage and history. The region, which is a melting pot for ethnicities from throughout the world, has created an environment where the sport […]

Leo Messi scored a classic Messi goal for Argentina in the 2014 World Cup against Bosnia and Herzegovina tonight to give La Albiceleste a 2-0 lead. After Argentina scored in the first three minutes due to an unfortunate own goal for Bosnia, the match was played out for most of the first half in midfield with […]

For viewers in the United States, here’s where you can watch the game between Argentina and Bosnia-Herzegovina (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: Argentina starting XI: Romero; Zabaleta, Garay, Campagnaro, Fernández, Rojo; Maxi, Mascherano, Di María; Messi & Agüero. Bosnia-Herzegovina […]

If you find yourself in the DC area while the World Cup progresses, here are three suggested spots for you to check out the games and grab a bite to eat: 1. TD Burger Located in the quiet, up-and-coming NoMa neighborhood, this is the second location that has opened in Washington DC. TD Burger […]

France began their bid to expel their 2010 World Cup demons with a strong, if not routine 3-0 victory against a Honduras side lacking the World Cup pedigree of the French. After Switzerland’s late come-from-behind victory against Ecuador, it was Les Blues' turn to show what they were capable of and they did so to […]

There's no doubt that there are some very angry Honduras fans in Central America tonight after Karim Benzema's shot rocketed off the post and into the palms of goalkeeper Noel Valladares. Seemingly, the ball spilled across the line. But the TV replay was inconclusive (see above screengrab), so the goal line technology was used. And it […]

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 […]