From: The Australian on Sun, Mar 20 2011 9:36 PM

An Italian Elixir of Love has reigned champion at the 2001 42BELOW Cocktail World Cup.

From: The Australian on Thu, Dec 02 2010 3:37 AM

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin says he will not attend the 2018 World Cup vote in Zurich.

From: The Australian on Mon, Sep 20 2010 12:37 AM

Hundreds of men and women from over 60 countries have kicked off the Homeless World Cup in Brazil.

From: The Australian on Fri, Jul 09 2010 6:17 PM

A parakeet called Mani in Singapore picks Holland to win the World Cup after previous predictions have rung true.

From: The Australian on Fri, Jul 09 2010 12:16 PM

Psychic octopus predicts Spain will win the World Cup, while Germany will win the third place playoff

From: The Australian on Thu, Jul 08 2010 12:14 PM

A parakeet called Mani in Singapore picks Holland to win the World Cup after previous predictions have rung true.

From: The Australian on Mon, Jul 05 2010 6:02 PM

A jeweller in South Africa turns admiration for World Cup stadiums into diamond studded adornments.

From: The Australian on Thu, Jul 01 2010 5:46 PM

Sand artists in South Africa hit Durban’s beaches to sculpt giant sand recreations of World Cup stadiums.

From: The Australian on Wed, Jun 23 2010 11:12 PM

The Socceroos are out of the World Cup but have exited with dignity with a brave 2-1 win over Serbia.

From: The Australian on Wed, Jun 23 2010 5:11 PM

The French media and public slam their nation’s World Cup campaign as their team return in ignominy.

From: The Australian on Tue, Jun 22 2010 5:09 PM

South Africa’s President Jacob Zuma says the World Cup will have a lasting legacy in South Africa

From: The Australian on Mon, Jun 21 2010 3:19 AM

The fan who gained access to England’s World Cup dressing room has been banned from the World Cup.

From: The Australian on Thu, Jun 17 2010 9:25 PM

Dozens arrested in Santiago following Chile’s World Cup win against Honduras.

From: The Australian on Thu, Jun 17 2010 9:25 AM

A South African church throws open its doors for homeless people to watch the World Cup.

From: The Australian on Mon, Jun 14 2010 9:24 PM

Police have fired rubber bullets to break up a protest by unhappy stadium staff at a FIFA World Cup venue.

From: The Australian on Mon, Jun 14 2010 3:24 PM

Police in South Africa disperse a crowd of about 500 workers protesting at a World Cup stadium over their wage levels.

From: The Australian on Sat, Jun 12 2010 9:23 PM

Tropical fish play their own version of soccer World Cup at a Japanese aquarium.

From: The Australian on Fri, Jun 11 2010 9:23 AM

British soldiers in Afghanistan have been getting into the spirit of the opening of the World Cup.

From: The Australian on Fri, Jun 11 2010 3:23 AM

World Cup excitement grows as concert featuring stars and footballers ushers in the month-long tournament.

From: The Australian on Thu, Jun 10 2010 9:22 PM

After four years of waiting, the 2010 FIFA World Cup is kicking off in South Africa. Jon Decker reports.