Today, Belgium will face Russia in the Maracanã in what is likely to be a pivotal encounter. Victory in the day’s early kickoff (Noon Eastern time/1pm local time) would see either side take control of a wide-open Group H. Both teams last played on Tuesday, Belgium were unconvincing in their defeat of Algeria while Russia […]

As I wrote my recent article on five reasons Italy should be afraid of Costa Rica, even I had a hard time not considering the Azzurri the heavy favorites in the match. They had turned back an England side that looked better than recent Three Lions teams and showed few of the weaknesses that had […]

In 2010, France was the laughing stock of the World Cup. With a dismal performance, Nicolas Anelka being sent home, the team opposing the coach, and then the so-called “strike”, France was doomed. But if anyone knows French national team football, France seems to go through cycles. In 1998 and 2006, France played exceptionally well. […]

In the first half of Nigeria’s 1-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina tonight, Edin Dzeko ran onto a terrific through-ball and beat Nigerian goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama with a precise finishing shot. The offside flag went up late and the goal was disallowed. Replays clearly show Dzeko was not offside. It is another unfortunate high-profile officiating error that […]

No matter what language you speak, you have to listen to the following commentary on Argentina radio from Saturday's match after Leo Messi scored the wondergoal in the 91st minute to help Argentina defeat Iran 1-0. The commentator starts out with the typical "GOLLLLLL" call but then transcends into a passionate rant, comparing Messi to […]

Portugal's injury woes continue to intensify as a make or break match with the United States approaches tomorrow. Bruno Alves, a defender suffered a muscle injury in training Saturday and has joined a length list of injured Portuguese players and is unlikely to feature in tomorrow's clash according to multiple media reports. With Pepe’s suspension […]

Although Mexico faced South Africa in 2010, facing Brazil in the 2014 World Cup was going to be an experience like none other. With the previous Olympic defeat in their minds, the Scratch du Oro were eager to show the world that such defeat was only a slip in their winning history. With a stadium […]

Much has been made in recent days of the struggles Portugal faces going into Sunday’s must-win match against the United States. Following a crushing 4-0 defeat to Germany, Portugal is being written off by many experts and American soccer fans. Even a Portugal in a debilitated state still has bags of genuine quality, probably more than […]

Nigeria plays Bosnia-Herzegovina in the final match of the day, kicking off at 6pm ET/3pm PT. For viewers in USA, this is where the match can be watched – English language: ESPN and WatchESPN Spanish language: Univision, Univision Deportes Network and Univision online Portuguese language: ESPN Deportes Referee – Peter O LEARY (New Zealand) Starting lineups – Nigeria: […]

In Saturday's thrilling Germany 2-2 Ghana match, German striker Miroslav Klose made history when his 71st minute goal helped him equal the all-time World Cup goalscoring record that he now shares with Brazil's Ronaldo. His come-off-the-bench goal was classic Klose to keep Germany in contention to qualify for the next round of the World Cup. […]

Although expectations were tempered due to poor results in the last two World Cup tournaments they qualified for, The Super Eagles of Nigeria came into this year's World Cup full of confidence. They won the African Cup of Nations last year with a unified team that had fewer off field problems than previous Nigerian squads. […]

In one of the most entertaining second halves of the World Cup thus far, Germany came back to tie Ghana 2-2 in an eventful match where Miroslav Klose equalled the all-time World Cup goalscorer record. With the late goal by Klose, that means that the US can automatically qualify for the next round of the […]

Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan scored against Germany on Saturday with a beautifully aimed shot into the corner of the net to give The Black Stars a huge boost in the World Cup. After Gyan scored, he unveiled his brand new celebration dance with the assistance of his colleagues. This is something else, and will be […]

Ghana face a stern test as they come up against a rampant German outfit. This tie also divides the Boateng family down the middle, as Germany's Jerome Boateng comes up against his brother Kevin-Prince Boateng, who will be playing for Ghana. The match kicks off at 3 PM EST/12 PM PST, and for viewers in […]

If this World Cup has taught us anything, it is to expect the unexpected. The Iranians nearly provided another shock result being only minutes away from securing a 0-0 draw. Argentina’s talisman Lionel Messi once again scored a magical goal to get his side out of trouble. Could this be Messi’s year? Here are my […]