From: NEW YORK POST on Wed, Jun 30 2010 2:08 PM

Residents of Tokyo hailed Japan’s World Cup squad after a defeat to Paraguay ended the Blue Samurai's unexpectedly strong performance in South Africa.

From: NEW YORK POST on Wed, Jun 30 2010 2:08 PM

It’s the first time in World Cup history: Latin American teams outnumber those from Europe. AFPTV takes a look at the last eight countries still in the running for football's greatest prize.

From: NEW YORK POST on Tue, Jun 29 2010 11:06 PM

Thousands in Madrid revelled in Spain’s 1-0 victory over Iberian arch-rivals Portugal that has set the European champs up for a quarter-final clash against Paraguay.

From: NEW YORK POST on Tue, Jun 29 2010 4:03 PM

FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Tuesday apologised to England and Mexico over refereeing errors during their World Cup last 16 matches and pledged to review the case for the introduction of goal-line technology. WC2010

From: NEW YORK POST on Tue, Jun 29 2010 12:03 PM

Portugal plan to attack Spain from the outset in their World Cup round of 16 clash on Tuesday, with coach Carlos Queiroz saying they will think and play quicker than their Iberian rivals. Images and soundbites of the Portuguese press conference and training session. WC2010

From: NEW YORK POST on Tue, Jun 29 2010 12:03 PM

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque played down the threat of Cristiano Ronaldo on Monday, insisting Portugal was not a one-man band. WC2010

From: NEW YORK POST on Tue, Jun 29 2010 12:03 PM

Soccer, as we know it today, originated in England in the mid-nineteenth century.

From: NEW YORK POST on Tue, Jun 29 2010 12:03 PM

The FIFA World Cup is one of the most important international sporting events across the globe.

From: NEW YORK POST on Tue, Jun 29 2010 12:03 PM

FIFA President Sepp Blatter on Tuesday apologised to England and Mexico over refereeing errors during their World Cup last 16 matches and pledged to review the case for the introduction of goal-line technology. The Swiss was reacting to two incidents on Sunday when England’s Frank Lampard had a g...

From: NEW YORK POST on Tue, Jun 29 2010 5:01 AM

Brazilian fans revelled in the collective party on Rio’s Copacabana beach, where giant screens showed the country's decisive 3-0 World Cup win over Chile.

From: NEW YORK POST on Mon, Jun 28 2010 10:56 AM

Argentina beat Mexico 3-1 and are on course to meet Germany in the quarter-finals at the World Cup. Goals by Manchester City’s Carlos Tevez and Real Madrid's Gonzalo Higuain, his fourth of the tournament, keep Diego Maradona's Argentina on target to meet the Germans in Cape Town on Sat...

From: NEW YORK POST on Mon, Jun 28 2010 10:56 AM

A project called Moving the Goalposts which helps girls and young women in Kilifi on the Kenyan coast is off to compete in the Football for Hope tournament in Johannesburg, that is running alongside the World Cup. The charity uses football to encourage girls to stay in school, and once training ...

From: NEW YORK POST on Sun, Jun 27 2010 3:53 PM

With the elimination of France from the World Cup, the South African town that became their training base has returned to normality. And in the wake of the team’s humiliating departure, there’s little love lost between 'Les Bleus' and the locals. WC2010.

From: NEW YORK POST on Sun, Jun 27 2010 3:53 PM

Uruguay beat South Korea 2-1 in their second-round World Cup game. Fans took to the streets of Montevideo in celebration after their national team reached the quarter-finals for the first time in 40 years. WC2010.

From: NEW YORK POST on Sun, Jun 27 2010 3:53 PM

South Korea has been knocked out of the World Cup by Uruguay. The South Americans celebrated a 2-1 at the Nelson Mandela Bay stadium. Football fans in Seoul watched what was to be their team’s last game of the tournement. WC2010.

From: NEW YORK POST on Sun, Jun 27 2010 3:53 PM

The powerhouses of European football are struggling to make an impact at this year’s World Cup but amid their woes South American teams are building up an impressive record. Out of the competition's eight qualifying teams from the Americas, seven have made it through to the second round.

From: NEW YORK POST on Sun, Jun 27 2010 3:53 PM

Israel’s West Bank barrier has long been used by artists making political statements about the stalled Middle East peace process. Now, during the World Cup, Palestinians in Bethlehem have found a new use for the huge slabs of concrete — they've been projecting matches against them on ...

From: NEW YORK POST on Sun, Jun 27 2010 3:53 PM

They may not be your typical footballers — but that doesn’t stop grannies and housewives in one of South Africa's townships from working on their tackling and goalkeeping skills. They say the sport makes them feel good and keeps them young at heart. WC2010

From: NEW YORK POST on Sat, Jun 26 2010 11:48 AM

In Beijing an African team playing in a local soccer league brings a bit of African football spirit to Asia and gives African football fans living in China something to cheer about.

From: NEW YORK POST on Sat, Jun 26 2010 11:47 AM

Diego Maradona has slammed his critics for not having faith in his methods during Argentina’s troublesome World Cup qualifying campaign. Despite struggling to secure their passage to South Africa, the team went on to win all three of its matches in the group stage. WC2010.