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Brazil’s Neymar celebrates after scoring during the Group A match against Cameroon at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia on Monday.
Source: AFP | 2014-6-24 21:18:01

Brazil, Holland claim top spots

Neymar scored twice as Brazil thrashed Cameroon 4-1 to reach the World Cup knockout rounds just ahead of group rival Mexico on Monday.
Source: AFP | 2014-6-24 21:13:01

Disappointing end of the World Cup for Croatia

Mexican wave came and washed away Croatian dreams of progressing into the second phase of the World Cup on Monday night in Recife.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-6-24 10:08:05

Young players to offer hope for Spain

Spain bowed out of the World Cup on Monday after a 3-0 win over Australia to salvage some pride from their World Cup campaign which has fallen at the first hurdle and to give a more dignified goodbye to a group of players which has won all it is possible to win in international football.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-6-24 9:53:12

Win ugly or with flair? Belgium fuel age-old debate in World Cup

Relieved at securing qualification for the second phase of the World Cup finals with a late winner against Russia, Belgium coach Marc Wilmots ventured to embark upon an age-old debate.
Source: Reuters - Global Times | 2014-6-23 23:43:05

Asian teams’ struggling performance in Brazil showcase problems at home

Eight matches gone and still Asia waits for a first win at the World Cup, with the struggles of the continent's four teams in Brazil demonstrating the coaching and administrative failings going on throughout the region.
Source: Reuters | 2014-6-23 19:48:01

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USA goalkeeper Tim Howard makes a save during a Group G match against Portugal at the Amazonia Arena in Manaus during the 2014 FIFA World Cup on Sunday.
Source: AFP | 2014-6-23 19:43:01

Only lifeline for Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal seized a World Cup lifeline with a dramatic stoppage-time equalizer to secure a 2-2 draw against USA after highly-fancied Belgium­ booked a place in the last 16 on Sunday.
Source: Reuters | 2014-6-23 19:33:01

Teenager's late goal helps Belgium sink Russia 1-0

The 19-year-old forward Divock Origi, who came off the bench in the second half, scored a late goal to help Belgium sink Russia 1-0 in World Cup Group H on Sunday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-6-23 8:47:45

Although both teams are already certain of the next round the last match in Group B between the Netherlands and Chile could be described as a final.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-6-23 8:44:51

Algeria beat South Korea 4-2 in Group H

Algeria beat South Korea 4-2 in a Group H second round World Cup match here on Sunday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-6-23 8:43:33

Ronaldo's last minute assist saves Portugal, for now

Cristiano Ronaldo's last minute assist found a charging Varela and the latter stormed home a thundering header to secure Portugal a 2-2 draw with the United States in a World Cup Group G match on Sunday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-6-23 8:37:43

Four years later, no easy predictions for World Cup’s animal psychics

Paul the Octopus, you are sadly missed.
Source: Reuters - Global Times | 2014-6-22 21:48:01

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Argentina’s forward and captain Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during the match against Iran at the Mineirao Stadium in Belo Horizonte on Saturday.
Source: AFP | 2014-6-22 20:03:01

Germany’s lack of leader nearly costs them again

Germany's 2-2 draw against Ghana on Saturday once again exposed the team's lack of a true leader, a charismatic player who will take charge when the chips are down.
Source: Reuters | 2014-6-22 18:53:01

Klose equals record

Miroslav Klose hit a World Cup record-equaling 15th goal as Germany fought back to claim a 2-2 draw with Ghana on Saturday.
Source: AFP | 2014-6-22 18:53:01

French press hail 5-2 victory over Switzerland

French press hailed their soccer team's remarkable show in the 5-2 win over Switzerland on Friday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-6-22 9:12:13

Klose equals World Cup scoring record as Germany held 2-2 by Ghana

A quick equalizer from substitute Miroslav Klose saw him level Ronaldo's World Cup all-time scoring record and also gave the tournament favorites Germany a hard-labored 2-2 draw against Ghana in a Group G second round match on Saturday.
Source: Xinhua | 2014-6-22 8:50:17