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France thrash Swiss 5-2 to close on second round
France will see their qualification from Group E ratified if Honduras beat Ecuador.
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Zaccheroni bemoans Japan’s struggles
Asian giants fail to impress after 0-0 draw against 10-man Greece.
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Point proven, says two-goal Suarez
Uruguay striker ecstatic over ‘dream afternoon’ after win against England.
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Just getting warmed up
Admissions of failure, chants of praise and even random gibberish become more and more common as World Cup proceeds.
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Costa Rica stuns Italy, stubs out English hopes
Costa Rica through to the second round, only need draw against England to top the group.
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Suarez double all but ends England’s World Cup dreams
England now need to win their match against Costa Rica and hope that Italy beat Uruguay and the Costa Ricans.
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Boss, I am sick
Sick notes are mostly sold at ¥20 ($3.20) each on one social networking website popular among students and graduates.
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Spain’s glittering era undone by Chile
Title holders become fourth team to get knocked out in the group stages.
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Australia coach proud of players’ heartening show
Socceroos make mark in crunch match despite losing 3-2 to Netherlands.
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Italy wary of sweltering conditions against the ‘Ticos’
Tropical climate gives Costa Rica advantage in today’s Group D fixture .
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Rodriguez inspires Colombia to brink of last 16
Ivory Coast are still firmly in the hunt for a place in the last 16 for the first time in three appearances.
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FIFA frenzy: Divided we fall, united we football: Lyari residents
Hundreds of eyes in Kalri were glued to the screen as hosts and Mexico battled it out in Brazil.
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Five reasons Spain lost the plot in Brazil
From playing system a beatable system, to selecting players who failed to adapt, a list of Spain's tournament woes.
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Chile end Spain's reign at World Cup
Spain will be joined by Australia who will catch an early flight home while Netherlands progress.
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We have a lot of expectations: De Bruyne
Midfielder says Belgium still ‘hungry’ after 2-1 win over Algeria.
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World Cup inflates football passion across Pakistan
The spectacle seems more of a movement than a sports event for the youth – and even the older fans – in the...
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Dutch delight after Australia fright at World Cup
If Spain fail to beat Chile in Group B's other game in Rio later, Australia will be eliminated from the tournament.
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Ghana coach blames loss of focus for defeat
African nation goes down 2-1 to US in Group G encounter.
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Mueller stunned after easy Portugal rout
German striker delivers treble in team’s 4-0 win.
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Holders Spain looking to avoid early exit
La Roja face Chile today in hopes of progressing past the group stages .
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Impassable Ochoa frustrates Brazil
Mexico hold Brazil to 0-0 draw with goalkeeper Ochoa keeping out the hosts.
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Belgium battle back to down Algeria
Algeria have not won a World Cup match since beating Chile at the 1982 finals in Spain.
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Did you know? Louis Vuitton designs FIFA World Cup trophy case
The current World Cup project marks Louis Vuitton’s second consecutive collaboration with FIFA.
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Nigeria, Iran stalemate leaves world unimpressed
A point apiece leaves both sides tied for second place in Group F with Argentina leading the way.
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The Birthday Paradox
Strange as it may sound, 16 of the 32 teams at the World Cup have players who share a birthday.
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Karachi markets hit with tournament fever
Sports shops spilling over with football merchandise.
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Benzema, goal-line technology gives France crucial win
1998 champions hand 10-man Honduras 3-0 drubbing.
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‘Six out of 10 Argentina not enough’
Coach dissatisfied with team’s show despite 2-1 win over Bosnia.
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Brazil look to banish Mexico’s Olympic-thrashing memories
No thoughts about avenging 2012 London Games, says striker Hulk.
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Mueller smashes hat-trick as Germany rout 10-man Portugal
Mueller wrapped up his hat-trick on 78 min in scrappy fashion in a goal-mouth scramble after Patricio parried a shot.
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Drogba can change a match, says Lamouchi
Striker’s substitution surged Ivory Coast to 2-1 win over Japan.
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It’s harsh to criticise Rooney: Hodgson
England boss defends striker after 2-1 loss to Italy.
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World Cup 2014: Ronaldo and Co face German test
Ballon d’Or winner likely to recover from leg injury for Portugal’s Group G opener.
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Messi off the mark as Argentina win World Cup opener
The win puts Argentina on course for the last 16 with games against Iran and Nigeria to come.
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France beat Honduras as goal-line technology makes history
France beat 10-man Honduras 3-0.
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Did you know?: Bappi Lahiri releases a song for the FIFA World Cup
Bappi wishes for India to form a team soon and be a part of the next FIFA World Cup.
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Syria activists brave dangers of war to watch World Cup
Activist mocks Spain, comparing Dutch 5-1 win to lightning offensive launched by ISIL, other militants in Iraq.
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Balotelli sinks England in muggy Manaus
"It is a bit tough to accept we lost the game," said England manager Hodgson.
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Messi begins pursuit of greatness
Star-studded Argentina face Bosnia and Herzegovina in Group F opener.
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World Cup fever grips Pakistan
Most of the homes in this gang-blighted slum are festooned with the flags of different national teams.
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Alexis is our star performer, says Chile boss
Australia coach Ange Postecoglou was left ruing his side’s poor start.
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This is a dream come true: Van Persie
‘Flying Dutchman’ helps crush holders Spain 5-1 in group match.
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Pakistani Brazuca has better aerodynamics than Jabulani: NASA
Brazuca uses a groundbreaking six-panel design, which improves symmetry, uniformity and efficiency.
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Colombia shrug off Falcao absence to beat Greece
Rodriguez, nicknamed the 'new kid' as he is seen as the successor to legend Carlos Valderrama.
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Uruguay preparation clouded by Suarez doubt
Forlan to play back up as side face Costa Rica in Group D.
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Croatia defender hits out at penalty ‘scandal’
Lovren upset with referee’s decision after 3-1 loss to Brazil.
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Oranje revenge: Five star Dutch sink Spain's world cup armada
Robin Van Persie and Arjen Robben scored a brace to hand the holders their heaviest world cup defeat.
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World Cup: Peralta strikes as Mexico outclass sorry Cameroon
Questions were again raised questions over the standard of refereeing at the World Cup with contentious decisions.
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England, Italy face jungle test in Manaus
Intense heat, parched pitch await Group D opener today .
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FIFA bans Beckenbauer over Qatar inquiry rejection
Beckenbauer was provisionally banned from taking part in any football-related activity, at any level, for 90 days.