One hundred and eighty minutes is all it takes to send a nation into despair. Watching England against Uruguay was a confusing experience. Knowing you are watching some very good players but feeling there is something missing, something not quite right. Just like everybody else, I've been enthralled by this World Cup, enthralled by the […]

The Netherlands take on Chile at Noon ET/9am PT today in a match that will decide who will be the group winner. Both teams are eager to avoid Brazil in the next round, as both Arturo Vidal and Robin Van Persie have told the press. It should be a carnival atmosphere inside the Arena Corinthians […]

As Graham Zusi lumbered off the sandy pitch at the Arena Amazonia to make way for a fresh, tall, athletic center-back in Omar Gonzalez, a decisive change was made. It may have been referee Nestor Pintana himself who communicated to the touchline that he wanted to add an extra minute for Zusi’s sluggish trek, boosting […]

What does the USA have to do Thursday in the World Cup Group G to advance to the next round of the tournament? Any of the four teams (USA, Germany, Ghana and Portugal) can still mathematically qualify for the next round based on the results of the games, which will be played at the same […]

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 […]