Italy coach Marcello Lippi expects Daniele De Rossi to receive some harsh punishment for elbowing U.S. forward Brian McBride in the face.
With their 6-0 mauling of Serbia and Montenegro having guaranteed passage to the last 16, Argentina are to ring the changes for Wednesday's Group C table-topping decider against The Netherlands.
United States goalkeeper Kasey Keller believes his team should not be underestimated after earning a point against Italy.
Now that Ghana has a World Cup victory for Africa, Togo will try to make it two.
England hasn't beaten Sweden since 1968. It's starting to irritate.
Ghana is ready for its high-pressure game against the United States -- even with two key suspensions.
So much is expected of them that an ordinary 1-0 victory appears shoddy. So when the World Cup favorite Brazilians take the field in Munich on Sunday against Australia, they might be looking to put on a real show.
Italy coach Marcello Lippi blamed tiredness for his team's disappointing 1-1 World Cup draw with nine-man USA.
Japan coach Zico has added two attack-minded players to his line-up in a bid to get the goals he needs to keep the Asian champions's World Cup hopes alive in their second game against Croatia here on Sunday.
Serbia-Montenegro coach Ilija Petkovic will quit the national team after the World Cup.
Message to FIFA: Take three or even four players out of every game and you've got a thriller.
Angola will keep faith with their single striker strategy against Mexico, their coach said, resisting calls for a more adventurous approach.
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