David Beckham is confident that England have the players to win the World Cup in Germany, even if they are forced to do without the creative influence of Wayne Rooney.
Germany's Jens Lehmann is predicting hard times for goalkeepers at the World Cup because of the choice of ball.
Sven-Goran Eriksson is hoping to end his colourful reign as England manager with a World Cup triumph that would silence the critics who have pursued him since his historic appointment in 2000.
Moussa Ndiaye scored a goal in the 80th minute, helping Senegal hold South Korea to a 1-1 tie Tuesday in a World Cup warm-up.
Ronaldo is expected to be in good physical condition when Brazil begins it pre-World Cup training this week, the team's doctor said Monday.
Germany has just one world-class player going into the 2006 World Cup but considering that man is Michael Ballack the hosts will feel anything is possible.
Africa's best hope at this year's World Cup was drawn into the tournament's toughest group.
When the Chinese premier, a keen soccer fan, met the chancellor of Germany, which is to host the World Cup in less than three weeks, it was no surprise that football kept popping up.
The Brazilians have so many of the best players in the world, own a record five World Cup titles and carry the greatest aura in soccer. The national team has won two of the last three titles, losing in the other final — and is coming off a successful 2005 season.
Croatia began its World Cup warmup campaign by defeating Austria 4-1 Tuesday night behind a pair of first-half goals by Ivan Klasnic.
Germany's top security official wants to prevent the World Cup from being used as a platform by extremists intent on spreading their "abhorrent thoughts."
The former head of the German company producing the official World Cup mascot confessed to defrauding banks and other financial firms of at least $51.7 million, a week after the company filed for bankruptcy.
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