Mexico coach keen to stay after World Cup exit

Pekerman salutes both teams after classic

Roberto Carlos not worried about the bench

Brazil's Roberto Carlos said on Saturday he was not worried about the prospect of sitting on the bench, saying it was the coach's decision.

France confidence boosted after making last 16

France have received a confidence boost after qualifying for the second round of the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Togo on Friday.

After showing since 1994, Switzerland hungers for more

They've been a cautious lot, Switzerland's players and coach

Improved K-league crucial for future Korean success

South Korea will leave the World Cup confident that despite a first-round exit, it has made some strides of improvement.

High on soccer, Australia dreams of World Cup bid

Australia's World Cup success Friday sparked calls from politicians for an Australian bid to host the 2018 tournament.

Czech exit marks last chance for veterans

The Czech Republic's early exit from the World Cup has marked the last chance for the team's ageing players to win an international title after years of near misses.

Australia crowns Kewell 'King Harry' after World Cup advance

Australians _ many of whom know more about tries and wickets than headers and corners _ laid claim Friday to a place among soccer's top nations after their team's high-drama advance to the World Cup's last 16.

Scandal and Hiddink back to haunt Italians

Italy had little time to savour qualification for the second round of the World Cup -- within hours of their victory over the Czech Republic two spectres returned to haunt them.

France need to break spell to advance

France need to end their long run without a World Cup win on Friday to avoid going home early again and give playmaker Zinedine Zidane the chance of another international before he retires after the finals.

Japan crushed by dismal World Cup performance

Despondent and sleepless Japanese fans tried to put the World Cup behind them after the Asian champions failed to secure a single victory in Germany.