Colombia recorded an impressive 3-0 victory against Greece in Belo Horizonte today with goals by Teófilo Gutiérrez, James Rodríguez and Pablo Armero. The three points from the match means that Colombia currently sit atop Group C, but we'll see later tonight whether Ivory Coast or Japan may push them out of first place. Incredibly, 55,000-60,000 […]

In a wide-open group, Japan and Ivory Coast face-off today with very different attack minded football styles and will likely put on an exciting game in the team's opening game in the group stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. The Elephants of the Ivory Coast have one of the world's most talented midfielders, Yaya […]

Uruguay star striker Luis Suarez is on the bench and isn't fit to start the match, so the focus will turn to Diego Forlan and Edinson Cavani to score the goals today for Uruguay against Costa Rica. Where to watch the Uruguay vs Costa Rica game on US television. Kick-off time is 3pm ET/Noon PT: […]

West Bromwich Albion have named Alan Irvine as manager, to replace Pepe Mel. The former Sheffield Wednesday manager was appointed after Tim Sherwood reportedly turned down the job offer. Irvine has a 12-month rolling contract agreement with The Baggies as the club heads into its ninth season in the English Premier League since 2002. Up […]

ESPN studio analyst and Everton manager Roberto Martinez says that England can take the World Cup by storm, saying "The potential is undoubtedly there and it has also been recognized. Now it just needs to be realized." Does England truly have the opportunity to get through Group D with Italy and Uruguay? Martinez says they […]

Here we go for a Saturday filled with four brilliant World Cup matches. Where to watch the Colombia vs Greece game on US television. Kick-off time is Noon ET/9am PT: • English language: ABC and WatchABC • Spanish language: Univision, Univision Deportes Network and Univision online • Portuguese language: ESPN Deportes Starting lineups: Greece XI: […]

The opening round Group C match between the Ivory Coast and Japan is a very difficult match to predict as both teams are loaded with question marks. Is this going to be the Japanese team that beat Belgium and held the Netherlands to a draw? Or is this the Japanese team that lost to Belarus? […]

Saturday evening at 6pm ET/3pm PT, and the late hour of 11pm UK time, England will face Italy in what should prove to be a fascinating encounter between two giants in International soccer. However, in recent days the upcoming match has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons as the state of the […]

The road to Rio begins for Uruguay and Costa Rica at Estadio Castelao in Fortaleza. This is an incredibly important match for each side, with the next two games being against top European squads in the form of England and Italy. It’s always important to get the tournament off on the right foot, but especially […]

After two days of matches in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, the implication of the results thus far have direct impacts on the odds of teams advancing and winning the World Cup. Thanks to Chris McFarland at ShareDraft.com, here are the 7 most revealing odds after days 1-2 of the tournament. 1. Spain drops from […]

After the 2010 South African World Cup sham, Italy arrives at the World Cup as the Euro 2012 runners-up and one of the most talented teams in the tournament. The Azzurri will play into the group D, together with England, Costa Rica and Uruguay. On the eve of the first game against England, Italians have […]

The past week of build-up to England’s Group D opening game against Italy has been dominated by discussions on the importance of Wayne Rooney to Roy Hodgson’s side. Triggered by Paul Scholes’ assertion that Rooney might be “worn out” and past his peak, it seems like everyone has an opinion on the value Rooney actually […]

Historic. Shocking. Amazing. Unbelievable. It's no exaggeration that all of these words are applicable when talking about the Netherlands-Spain game especially because the whole of the Netherlands had virtually written off their chances of even getting out of the group. Soccer. This wonderful, crazy and inexplicable game turns on moments. Moments of skill. Moments of […]

Free of the shackles that have hampered squads of yesteryear, this young, vibrant England side are ready to be unleashed on the world stage. Roy Hodgson will field an XI bristling with youthful exuberance and underpinned by a few experiences figures; a marriage that will see the Three Lions surprise plenty in Brazil. That’s the […]

England and Italy is a match-up with a lot of history, and as the two soccer powers prepare to face each other Saturday, England fans need to know an important fact – this is not the Italy team you are used to seeing. In fact, understanding how Cesare Prandelli has changed the Azzurri is key […]