Costa Rica's all-time leading scorer Paulo Wanchope hopes to revive his fortunes and end his international career on a high at the World Cup in Germany.
Throughout Asian soccer, one question looms: Can South Korea come close to matching its sensational run to fourth place in the last World Cup?
During his brief time as Germany coach Juergen Klinsmann has restored a sprit of adventure and a sense of self-belief to one of world soccer's superpowers.
John Aloisi, whose penalty earned Australia their first place at a World Cup finals for 32 years, is set to miss the Socceroos' final home warm-up match before the team heads out to Germany.
The most gifted Polish player of his generation, Maciej Zurawski has come of age this season as a driving force behind Celtic's runaway victory in Scotland's premier league.
Getting through training camp without injuries was one of Bruce Arena's goals. He appears to have made it.
Amid calls that he resign less than three weeks before the World Cup, Italy's national coach received the full support Monday from the top official of the country's soccer federation.
Only 7 percent of Germans expect their team to win the World Cup on home soil, according to a poll released Monday.
Pele believes it will be harder for Brazil to win a sixth World Cup because it is the favorite.
Marcello Lippi's job as Italy coach could be at risk due to his relationship with Luciano Moggi and GEA, the firm of football agents run by Moggi's son.
Angola's Banco Internacional de Credito (BIC) has promised to give $5,000 to any of their country's players who scores at the FIFA World Cup?
'A time to make friends' may be the official slogan of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany? but for a good number of the players in the 31 visiting squads, 'A time to meet old friends' would just as apt as they return to their adopted home for the finals.
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