Mexican fans may have high expectations for their own team at the World Cup in Germany, but they still don't believe they will beat Brazil.
Trinidad and Tobago coach Leo Beenhakker dismissed claims that his side were tired ahead of their opening World Cup game after they ground out a 2-1 win against German third division side St Pauli on Monday.
It's Brazil and 31 other teams. That is the prevailing belief of many soccer experts for the 2006 World Cup.
Third-string goalkeeper Mickael Landreau claims he is not taking sides in the rift between first choice Fabien Barthez and No. 2 Gregory Coupet but admits Les Bleus are still talking about it.
Ghana is not afraid to play Italy or its other Group E opponents at the World Cup after receiving a boost from the return of midfielder Michael Essien.
Spain backup goalkeeper Santiago Canizares accepts that his national side has developed a reputation as underachievers. But he believes the team can erase that with a World Cup title.
Dutch coach Marco van Basten had no regrets about arranging a World Cup warm-up with Australia, despite having three players injured in the 1-1 draw on Sunday.
Angola's top priority before it faces Portugal in the first round of the World Cup will be strengthening its defense. And the United States will be its first test.
Favourites Brazil and hosts Germany arrive at their World Cup bases on Monday to finalise preparations for the globe's most-watched sporting event.
Ivory Coast completed their World Cup preparation with a dominant 3-0 victory over an insipid Slovenia side.
Ghana notched an impressive 3-1 victory over 2002 World Cup semi-finalists South Korea, continuing their successful build-up to this year's tournament.
Japan completed their World Cup build-up with a 1-0 victory over lowly Malta thanks to a first-half strike from Keiji Tamada.
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