Editors Picks
Before the World Cup began last week, Wang Xuemin never imagined the tournament would affect her daily life - that was until the "beautiful game" stole her husband.
Tournament favorite Spain's stunning upset loss to Switzerland means they are a step closer to realizing the Pele World Cup jinx.
First the Republic of Korea (ROK), then Japan and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
China failed to qualify for this summer's World Cup in South Africa, but nothing can stop Chinese fans celebrating the most grand soccer event on the earth.
As the South African government on Thursday sought to reassure FIFA World Cup visitors about their safety, South African police announced the arrest of three people for robbing Portuguese and Spanish journalists in Magaliesburg, north-west of Johannesburg.
Elephants decorated with the national flags of countries participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup, which starts in South Africa on Friday, play with soccer balls in an event organized to promote tourism at Bangkok's Khao San road June 10, 2010.
The World Cup 2010 will have a positive impact to various aspects of life as the exciting event will be watched by millions of people, said a report.
As the World Cup makes its debut on the African continent, many people are speculating when the star-studded tournament will arrive in China.
Chinese football fans may be excited about the FIFA World Cup, which kicks off on Friday, but their employers are not.
The once inconceivable notion of a World Cup played on African soil, in ultra-modern stadiums beamed live to soccer fans in all corners of the globe will become a reality on Friday.
Semifinals Fixtures
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Top Scorers
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Player |
Team |
Goals |
David Villa | ESP | 5 |
| Sneijder | NED | 5 | |||
| Diego Forlan |
URU |
5 | |||
| Mueller |
GER |
5 | |||
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Vittek |
SVK | 4 | |||
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Klose |
GER |
4 |
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Higuain |
ARG |
4 |
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Asamoah Gyan |
GHA |
3 | |||
| Donovan | USA | 3 | |||
| Luis Suarez | URU | 3 | Fabiano | BRA | 3 |
URU 2 - 3 NED 
GER 0 - 1 ESP 