Dogged Australia hold Dutch to draw

Australia showed the world how to stop the Netherlands at the forthcoming World Cup with a battling 1-1 draw.

Mexico takes it easy ahead of World Cup

With a retired star in one goal, a striker in another and coach Ricardo Lavolpe in midfield, Mexico's training session Sunday was more of a pickup game in the park than a serious preparation for the World Cup.

Brazil shuts out New Zealand, 4-0

Ronaldo, Adriano and Kaka each scored and Brazil comfortably defeated New Zealand 4-0 in a World Cup warmup game Sunday, its last match before heading to Germany to defend the world title.

Japan's 'Blue Samurai' shivering in Bonn

Japan's "Blue Samurai" are complaining of blue fingers and numb toes at their World Cup base as they struggle to get to grips with the German weather.

Smolarek header gives Poland 1-0 win over Croatia

A second half header from Borussia Dortmund striker Ebi Smolarek gave Poland a 1-0 win over Croatia in their final World Cup warm-up in Wolfsburg on Saturday.

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Spain beat Egypt, extend unbeaten run

An opportunist strike from Raul and a superbly struck free kick from substitute Jose Antonio Reyes earned Spain a 2-0 win over African champions Egypt in a World Cup warm-up match in Elche on Saturday.

Italy sweating over Zambrotta as World Cup nears

Italy coach Marcello Lippi is sweating on the results of a scan that will decide whether injured defender Gianluca Zambrotta should go to the World Cup.

Switzerland beats China 4-1 in World Cup warmup

Switzerland got a good send off to the World Cup on Saturday with a 4-1 warmup win over China.

South Korea pins World Cup hopes on Park Ji-sung

The 25-year-old Park has already made 58 international appearances in seven years. He played in all of South Korea's seven games at the 2002 World Cup as the co-hosts surprisingly advanced to the semifinals.

Brazil free to frequent nightspots

Brazil's players are free to frequent nightspots on their days off, the world champions' coach Carlos Alberto Parreira said on Thursday.

How to beat Brazil

Brazil is the overwhelming favorite to win the World Cup, and when you look at the players at head coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has at his disposal, there's no question why.