Ecuador proved to be World Cup worthy far away from the comforts,and high altitude, of home.
The impatient wait is almost over for millions and millions of football fans the world over!
Nearly 32 years after West Germany won the 10th World Cup in Munich, the world's greatest sporting event returns to the same city on Friday when Germany kick off the 18th edition against Costa Rica.
Indonesian officials think soccer's World Cup could help alleviate earthquake victims' misery and is considering providing TV sets in makeshift shelters to allow survivors to watch matches.
China's state television service CCTV is expecting an audience of 10 billion for their World Cup coverage, even though most of the matches will take place in the middle of the night and the national team failed to qualify.
With the 2006 World Cup kicking off on June 9th, bars and soccer fans in Beijing have all been preparing for the big event.
The curtain lifts on the 18th World Cup finals with Germany hoping that they can put on a show worthy of the opening ceremony and the fireworks don't end in a damp squib with defeat at the hands of Costa Rica.
FIFA will be using computer technology to clarify whether a goal is an own goal or not for the first time when the World Cup starts on Friday.
Some 1.5 billion people worldwide are expected to watch Germany face Costa Rica on television at the opening match of football's World Cup, German public broadcaster ZDF said.
A senior Palestinian militant is urging calm in the West Bank and Gaza Strip for the next month so that everyone -- Palestinians and Israelis alike -- can enjoy the World Cup.
An upbeat Germany has kicked off its monthlong World Cup party, buoyed by hopes that tight security and meticulous planning will ensure a tournament that mirrors the country's brightening mood.
A parade of 109 World Cup-winning players was the highlight of a glitzy showpiece welcome ceremony for the 56th FIFA Congress in Munich on Wednesday.
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