In preparation for South Africa, several World Cup bound teams are playing in friendlies today to physically warmup and mentally prepare for the juggernaut tournament this summer.  Amongst today’s games, fans can look forward to seeing former England coach Sven Eriksson’s Ivory Coast for the first time since he was hired, if Nigeria can overcome [...]

 
Slovkia teammates Martin Skrtel and Jan Durica celebrate after beating their former countrymen from the Czech Republic.
When Slovakia arrives in South Africa this summer, they will be the sole World Cup virgin in the tournament. Technically. For those who either failed European History or failed to keep up with current events since they took European History, [...]

Italy has always been known to produce some of the best creative players in the world. We’re talking about the #10 players, the players that can change games at any instant, the players that are worth the whole ticket price. In Italy, this player is called the “fantasista” (literally one that creates fantasy). Because of [...]

We’re LiveBlogging for the full 90 of the Croatia-Australia match. Come in and join us by leaving your thoughts and comments while the match happens.
Final: Croatia 2-2 Australia

Brazil trailed for a bit but roared back as Ronaldo recorded a historic brace. You can read the play-by-play below and leave your comments on the match and on both teams.
Final: Japan 1-4 Brazil

One of the things I like the most about the World Cup is that it is just that – a world’s event. Countries both big and small, rich and poor, new and old, are able to compete with one another regardless of their history, their culture and their standing in the global economy. [...]

Good golly, Thursday is a huge day of World Cup football. Brazil is the only team playing today that is guaranteed a spot in the round of 16. The seven other teams are all still mathematically alive. With two games going on at the same time, you will need at least four [...]

Anyone who tuned in for South Korea’s match against France on Sunday had to be impressed by the support from the Red Devils’ fans. They danced and sang for a full 90 in an impressive display of support. But their energy didn’t stop after the final whistle was blown.

It wasn’t impressive but it got the job done. Brazil comes away with their second straight win defeating a capable Australia side. You can read the play-by-play below and leave your thoughts on the match.
Final: Brazil 2-0 Australia

We’re LiveBlogging for the full 90 of the Japan-Croatia match. Come in and join us by leaving your thoughts and comments while the match happens.
Final Score: Japan 0-0 Croatia