England’s World Cup campaign got off to a disappointing start on Saturday when they were held to a 1-1 draw by outsiders US in the opening game of Group C.

Aaron Mokoena has had a season with many highs and lows.

Young German national team will seek to overcome on Sunday the absence of captain Michael Ballack when they make their debut in Group D of the 2010 World Cup against compatriots Australia in Durban.

The final decision on whether or not Didier Drogba can play on Tuesday against Portugal could be taken by the referee.

France and Uruguay played out a dull goalless draw in their opening Group A match on Friday in front of 64,100 spectators in Cape Town’s Green Point Stadium.

South Korea comfortably brushed aside Greece in the opening game of Group B on Saturday with a 2-0 victory.

Two years ago Iker Casillas proved himself to be the best goalkeeper in Europe. Now he intends to demonstrate that he is the best keeper in the world. The Real Madrid keeper was outstanding at Euro 2008, conceding just one goal in five matches and captaining Spain to triumph.

Switzerland and visiting Italy drew 1-1 in a friendly played six days before the start of the 2010 football World Cup in South Africa.
Gokhan Inler and Fabio Quagliarella were on target here on Saturday in the first half at the Stade de Geneve, where both sides seemed pleased with the draw and c

Argentinian football authorities deny any ties, but the presence in South Africa of known hooligans of the country’s clubs has led to questions on who is financing their trips.

In downtown Johannesburg, on a market strewn with the skins and limbs of pythons, elephants and other wild animals, exists a potion that could power players at the upcoming World Cup to run faster, kick harder and defend stronger.