Returning Russia face Korean test in Cuiaba

Out-of-sorts South Korea face a Russia side desperate to prove a point in Cuiaba on Tuesday. The Korean’s fortunes have nose dived since the heady days of 2002 when they turned the formbook on its head by becoming the first Asian side to make it through to the semi-finals. Click here for more

Belgium’s young guns set to dazzle at the World Cup

Belgium’s vibrant young team are preparing to launch their World Cup campaign against Algeria on Tuesday with competition hotting up on the training pitch ahead of the Group H clash. Click here for more.

Mexico meeting at the World Cup stirs bad memories for Brazil

Brazil striker Hulk insists revenge is not on the agenda as the World Cup hosts bid to all but secure their place in the last 16 against rivals Mexico on Tuesday. Click here to read more.

Brazil scoring World Cup tourism goal

Four days after the host nation set the ball rolling with a win over Croatia, Brazil is also winning off the pitch and hitting its World Cup tourism goals, the government said Monday. Click here for more. 

Mueller outguns Ronaldo as Germany, US win at the World Cup

Thomas Mueller hit a hat-trick in Germany’s 4-0 thrashing of Portugal on Monday to shatter Cristiano Ronaldo’s dreams of dominating the World Cup. Click here for more.

USA stun Ghana 2-1 in World Cup

United States beat Ghana 2-1 in their World Cup Group G clash on Monday with Clint Dempsey scoring the first goal after just 30 seconds and German-born John Brooks getting a dramatic winner. Click here for more.