Football

South America's sole survivor Uruguay stole the limelight on Sunday in their quest to surpass Europe's three World

Cardozo had the opportunity to give Paraguay the lead, but his spot kick was saved by goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

The wild win sent the South Americans into the World Cup semifinals for the first time in 40 years.

Villar, who turned 33 on Wednesday, plays for Valladolid in the Spanish league.

Loew said he expected a close game when the two teams play each other in the quarterfinals in Cape Town on Saturday

Argentina's latest poster boy Gonzalo Higuain stands a strong chance to surpass his coach.

Brazil midfielder Elano has recovered from an ankle knock and is fit to face Chile.

Germany's goalkeeping coach Andreas Koepke was the only one to show up with team officials.

Maradona looked relaxed on Saturday on the eve of Argentina's pre-quarterfinal match against Mexico.

An insurmountable goal difference has left the Ivorians searching for divine intervention.

Serbia and Australia both were knocked out of the World Cup.

South Africa are making an effort to avoid becoming the first host nation not to advance from the group stage.

Mexico despite losing qualified also for the next round.

Former Brazil coach says France only reached the World Cup finals thanks to Thierry Henry's handball goal.

The Portugal winger will not be a focus for the North Koreans.

The Koreans only lost 2-1 to Brazil last Tuesday in a resilient display.