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Cannavaro's Italy under pressure as stakes rise
The fall from grace of the 2006 world player of the year underlines how inferior Italy looks this time.
South Korea's mastery of new ball pays dividends
Many players at the World Cup in South Africa have criticised the new Jabulani ball.
Spain still finding way despite Honduras win
Spain is still scrambling to find its game ahead of a potential Group H decider against Chile.
USA aim for early lead in decisive game
The Americans have come from behind to salvage draws in their two games so far.
Brazil crush Ivory Coast 3-1, reach last 16
Luis Fabiano scored a brace and Elano added another as Brazil beat Ivory Coast 3-1.
Denmark eliminate Cameroon after 2-1 win
The Danes' 2-1 victory over the Lions moved Netherlands into the second round, the first team to advance.
Buoyant Paraguay face deflated Slovakia
Paraguay and Slovakia will enter Sunday's Group F showdown in Bloemfontein with very different feelings.
World Cup 2010: who are the favourites now?
After the first week of action, the odds have changed on the fancied contenders for the tournament.
Antic sums up Serb joy after Germany win
"This is a victory for our people who will for sure know how to celebrate this victory," said coach Radomir Antic.
Swiss want to forget shock win over Spaniards
Switzerland plays Chile in Port Elizabeth on Monday before facing Honduras in its final Group H game.
Evra says France now a 'small football nation'
Thursday's defeat left France with only one point from two games in Group A, and on the brink of elimination.
Cahill receives one-match ban for red card
Australia were beaten 4-0 by Germany, with Cahill sent off for a foul on Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Simple equation for Greece, Nigeria in Group B
Greece and Nigeria are in the same predicament ahead of their World Cup Group B match.
Netherlands ready to win WC: Nigel de Jong
The midfielder said a large chunk of the team has played together for years and are now at the peak of their powers.
Will desperate Brazil let go of their class?
Brazil is in a confused state and feeling a pressure that they've never felt before. The struggle within continues.
Zinedine Zidane critical of France team
France drew its opening group game 0-0 against Uruguay, and Zidane saw little hope for improvement.