These are the players that are we will enjoy for years to come, but that have left World Cup so far.

High up on the list are the fresh-faced talents Switzerland brought to the party. In defence especially, the Swiss look to be in safe hands for the foreseeable future, with both Philippe Senderos and Johan […]

A big football fan, Ronan Keating talks about Ireland not being good this year to be in Germany, about Brazil and Germany’s teams and about football in general.

Ronan, we know that you’re busy with Bring You Home and your tour, but have you had a chance to see any FIFA World Cup matches?
I’ve watched pretty […]

Actually, 6 of the last 8 teams are former World Cup winners.

There are six former world champions in the quarter-final line-up at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™ - Argentina, Brazil, England, France, Germany and Italy.
Since 1986 when the Round of 16 replaced a second group stage, the highest number of world champions qualifying […]

They come as substitutes and change the face of the game, taking their teams to victory.

Francesco Totti, the ‘Prince’ of Italian football, was surprisingly left on the bench for the start of Italy’s Round of 16 clash with Australia. Italy coach Marcello Lippi later explained his thinking: “Totti had trouble going the distance against the […]

Born Gaston Ghrenassia in Constantine, Algeria in 1938, Enrico Macias’ career now spans more than four decades. A man of French/Arab origins, of which he is fiercely proud, he has become famous around the world, playing such legendary venues as l’Olympia, Carnegie Hall and the Royal Albert Hall.
Enrico Macias gave FIFAworldcup.com his verdict on […]

Australia left th World Cup after a penalty in the last seconds of the game with Italy… a penalty that wasn’t really a penalty, but nevertheless. Anyway, they left a good impression, not fooling football at all.

Their performances showed that Australia could hold their own against some of the world’s finest footballing sides and even […]

A very American view of the game comes from the World renowed director, Spike Lee.

What did you think about the game?
I thought that Ghana weren’t scared of Brazil. I am sorry that Michael Essien didn’t play for Ghana today. When you play a great team like Brazil, you have to capitalise upon the very few […]

Of course, by now everybody knows Ronaldo is the best striker in World Cups ever. But his record is not the only milestone for Brazil.

Adriano’s goal, which made it 2-0, was Brazil’s 200th in FIFA World Cups. The 100th was scored by none other than Pele, the magnificent header against Italy in the 1970 Final […]

England’s veteran defender, Gary Neville is back in training and he is expected to come back to help his team.

The 31-year-old, who won his 80th cap in England’s opening 1-0 victory over Paraguay, has missed their last three games with a calf injury but should be in contention for the game in Gelsenkirchen.
“I think he […]

Romanian tennis legend, Ilie Nastase, talks about the World Cup, Spain-France game and the chances for France to win a second trophy this year.

What did you think of Tuesday’s match?
It really was a game of two halves. The Spanish were better in the first half, passing the ball around a lot better. Once they had […]