6 hours ago - By Nesha Starcevic, AP Sports Writer
The game had ended long before and a thunderstorm was breaking out, yet die-hard German fans were still at the stadium, singing the chant now heard across the country. "Berlin, Berlin, we are going to Berlin," they sang, referring to the site of the July 9 World Cup final. Complete Story
5 hours ago - By Ronald Blum, AP Baseball Writer
Bobby Convey came up with a rather stunning analysis of the United States' horrible opening World Cup loss to the Czech Republic: After four years of practices, scouting and skull sessions, U.S. players didn't know what they were supposed to do.
6 hours ago - By Barry Wilner, AP Football Writer
Many of them have mastered the game in England. So playing the English team at the World Cup is a big deal for Trinidad and Tobago's players. A very big deal.
6 hours ago - By Krystyna Rudzki, AP Sports Writer
Wayne Rooney is healthy enough to play in England's next World Cup match against Trinidad and Tobago, though coach Sven-Goran Eriksson stopped short of saying the striker will definitely get on the field.
7 hours ago - By Robert Millward, AP Sports Writer
The French are goal-less since winning the World Cup eight years ago and they're taking heat for it. The Brazilians didn't hit full stride in a 1-0 victory over Croatia.
8 hours ago - By Andrew Dampf, AP Sports Writer
The United States' quarterfinal appearance at the last World Cup gained the team international recognition. The squad is ranked fifth by FIFA, eight spots ahead of Italy.
9 hours ago - By Stephen Graham, AP Writer
Tunisia made sure the first round of the World Cup wasn't a total loss for Africa.
12 hours ago - By Erica Bulman, AP Sports Writer
Maybe this time Spain won't need to dredge up those worn, old excuses. They've become familiar by now: how the 1930s civil war fragmented the nation and consequently the national team. Or that Spanish clubs tend to import players instead of developing homegrown talent. Or how the national team lacks the mental sturdiness to become champions.
11 hours ago - By Steve Brisendine, AP Sports Writer
Two weeks ago, Francisco Fonseca's gripes about a lack of playing time made him the target of Mexican coach Ricardo Lavolpe's wrath. Now, with Jared Borgetti out — possibly for the rest of the first round — with a muscle tear in his left thigh, the forward known as "Kikin" could find himself in the starting lineup for Mexico's next World Cup game.
13 hours ago - By Roy Kammerer, AP Writer
Five days of opening World Cup calm ended with a volley of bottles and chairs as dozens of German hooligans clashed with police Wednesday before their country's pivotal win over Poland.
Jun 13 - By Brett Martel, AP Writer
The pop song that had thousands of Germans clapping and dancing made the scattering of fans from the Ivory Coast smile uncomfortably as their national team warmed up to play a local soccer club.
Jun 13 - By Tales Azzoni, AP Writer
Ronaldo enjoyed a day off Wednesday, although he might need more than one to regroup after his dismal World Cup debut.
Jun 13 - By Ronald Blum, AP Baseball Writer
Changes are ahead for the U.S. soccer team. The Americans played like tentative tourists in their opening 3-0 loss to the Czech Republic, and need a win against Italy on Saturday to revive their chances of reaching the World Cup's second round.
Jun 13 - By Brian Trusdell, AP Writer
Coach Bruce Arena rejected any comparisons between the United States' 3-0 loss to the Czech Republic in its World Cup opener and a 5-1 thrashing by Czechoslovakia in 1990. One player who was there 16 years ago sees some parallels.
Jun 13 - By Krystyna Rudzki, AP Sports Writer
David Beckham is disappointed that an article in Germany's top-selling newspaper mocked his wife, mother, sister and children.
Jun 13 - By Chris Lehourites, AP Sports Writer
Spain looks ready to lose its title of perennial underachiever in the World Cup.
Jun 13 - By Nancy Armour, AP National Writer
Brazil was ready to bring on Carnival, and so were the thousands of proud, loud fans who sambaed their way to Germany to cheer for the defending World Cup champions. Croatia had other ideas.
Jun 13 - By Robert Millward, AP Sports Writer
The last player to score a World Cup goal for France retired in January 2005. Since then have come a first-round elimination in 2002 and four straight shutouts, including Tuesday's tame 0-0 tie with Switzerland, which hasn't been on soccer's biggest stage for 12 years.
Jun 13 - By Steve Brisendine, AP Sports Writer
Mexican forward Jared Borgetti will miss one game and possibly the rest of the first round of the World Cup with a torn left thigh muscle.
Jun 13 - By Clare Nullis, AP Writer
Obscure Togo, the lowest-ranked team at the World Cup, has caused the biggest stir. Even in defeat.
Jun 13 - By Associated Press
Defender Nemanja Vidic is out of the World Cup because of a knee injury, a severe blow to the beleaguered Serbia-Montenegro team.
Jun 13 - By Matt Moore, AP Business Writer
Kevin Neale pitched his Union Jack-decorated tent on the outskirts of Germany's financial capital, opting to pay less than $9 a night instead of the hundreds being sought by the city's hotels.
Jun 12 - By Barry Wilner, AP Football Writer
Spain's biggest star is questionable for its World Cup opener against Ukraine. And Ukraine's top player is questionable against Spain. Seems fair.
Jun 12 - By Nancy Armours, AP National Writer
They came wrapped in American flags, their faces painted red, white and blue. They wore the stars and stripes proudly across their chests, and announced their presence with chants of "U-S-A! U-S-A!"
Jun 12 - By Eddie Pells, AP National Writer
Standing near an RV in the infield at a NASCAR race, the subject of soccer and the World Cup came up, quite unexpectedly. "What's the World Cup?" asked race fan Rich Possinger.
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