Japan's Kawaguchi left stunned by Australia

Cocu praises Dutch defensive strength

Marquez calls for calm as Mexico celebrates

Figo shows his value to Portugal

Luis Figo demonstrated his immense value to Portugal's cause on Sunday by orchestrating the 1-0 win over Angola in their World Cup opener.

Eriksson optimistic for Rooney return on Thursday

England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson said striker Wayne Rooney could be fit to return ahead of schedule against Trinidad & Tobago in World Cup Group B on Thursday.

Christian beliefs will help us, says Korean Lee

Defender Lee Young-pyo said the number of Christians in South Korea's squad would have a positive effect on their World Cup challenge.

Portugal must do better, says Pauleta

Czech striker Baros faces late fitness test

Czech striker Milan Baros faced a late fitness test on Sunday ahead of his team's opening World Cup game against the United States on Monday.

Shevchenko's fitness: Ploy or real uncertainty?

Ukraine captain Andriy Shevchenko appeared spry and limber during training Sunday, showing no sign of his nagging knee injury. At least for the 15 minutes that the media was allowed to witness, anyway.

Bravo named Man of Match in Mexico vs Iran game

Beckham: i will emulate my 'hero'

David Beckham will lead England in his 90th international match against Paraguay on Saturday -- emulating his childhood hero and hoping he'll help end his country's recent poor run of opening results.

Rooney and Eriksson to decide Cup debut

Wayne Rooney has got over his foot injury and will play at the World Cup when the striker and Sven-Goran Eriksson decide he is ready, the England manager said on Thursday.