Mexico's first-choice goalkeeper Oswaldo Sanchez has been forced to return home from the World Cup, following the death of his father on Wednesday, a spokesman for the Mexican FA said.
Serbia-Montenegro's Ilija Petkovic used to joke that he was the only coach leading two national teams at the same World Cup. The joke isn't so funny anymore.
Even as favorites, players on an experienced Brazilian team confess feeling a bit of nervous anticipation - this is, after all, the World Cup.
Brazil have repeatedly expressed concern at the physical threat posed by first-round opponents Australia in the World Cup.
Paraguay's Carlos Bonet, detailed to mark David Beckham out of the action in Saturday's Group B clash with England in Frankfurt, insisted the Real Madrid star and his compatriots hold no fears for the Latin American outsiders.
Serbia & Montenegro will conduct their World Cup campaign with 22 players after being told by FIFA officials that they could not call up a replacement for centre back Dusan Petkovic.
Captain Michael Ballack admits Germany has work to do on the defensive side to ensure success in the World Cup.
Australia scored two goals in the last 15 minutes Wednesday to beat Liechtenstein 3-1 in its last warmup for the World Cup.
A classy extra-time goal from striker Fernando Torres and a free kick from debutant Mariano Pernia earned Spain a 2-1 victory over fellow World Cup qualifiers Croatia in the final warm-up match for both sides.
France struggled to beat China 3-1 but lost striker Djibril Cisse due to a serious injury in their last warmup for the World Cup.
Host Germany will play the first World Cup game. But everyone is waiting to be mesmerized by Brazil.
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