PHOTOS: Mexico crush Croatia to set up Dutch date

Veteran Mexico captain Rafael Marquez helped set up a last-16 clash against the Netherlands by finishing second in Group A with a 3-1 win over 10-man Croatia, who exited the World Cup. Mexico......

Maradona questions FIFA over Costa Rica doping test

Argentine football legend Diego Maradona slammed FIFA after claiming seven of Costa Rica's players were subjected to post-match doping controls over fears sponsors would not pay up if bigger teams......

WC qualifiers PICS: Messi 'tricks' as Argentina rout Bolivia

Messi overtakes Pele as South America's top international scorer with 79 goals. Images from Thursday's South American World Cup qualifiers. IMAGE: Lionel Messi celebrates scoring Argentina's......

WC Qualifiers: Suarez scores on Uruguay return in 2-2 draw against Brazil

IMAGE: Luis Suarez, left, of Uruguay and David Luiz of Brazil battle for the ball. Photograph: Paulo Whitaker/Reuters. Luis Suarez ended his nine-match biting ban in fine style on Friday, grabbing......

World Cup Player of the Day: Masterful Mueller makes the difference

Thomas Mueller's netted his fourth goal in three World Cup games in a 1-0 win over the USA to give Germany top spot in Group G and send them into knockout stages full of confidence following a......