Messi magic takes Argentina through
Jun 22, 2014, at 05:29 am
Belo Horizonte, June 21 (FIFA.com/IBNS) A stunning injury-time goal by Lionel Messi has taken Argentina through to the Round of 16 with a 1-0 win over Iran in Belo Horizonte's Estadio Mineirao.
Rooney apologises for England's early exit from WC
Jun 22, 2014, at 03:00 am
London, June 21 (IBNS): English football star Wayne Rooney on Saturday apologised his fans following the country early exit from the ongoing World Cup after two consecutive defeats in the tournament.
Enner inspires Ecuador to comeback victory
Jun 21, 2014, at 02:24 pm
Curitiba, June 21 (FIFA.com/IBNS): A pair of predatory goals from Enner Valencia propelled Ecuador to a 2-1 comeback victory over Honduras that lifted them second in Group E, above Switzerland on goal difference. An excellent Carlo Costly strike had put the Central Americans ahead, but Valencia equalised from close-range before heading home the winner at the Arena da Baixada.
Exhilarating Bleus blast Swiss in thriller
Jun 21, 2014, at 02:23 pm
Salvador, June 21 (FIFA.com/IBNS) France rocketed from outsiders to FIFA World Cup™ contenders with a scintillating 5-2 defeat of Switzerland in Salvador. Olivier Giroud, Blaise Matuidi, Mathieu Valbuena, Karim Benzema and Moussa Sissoko were on the score-sheet as Didier Deschamps’ side made all but sure of a place in the Round of 16, before wonder-strikes from Blerim Dzemaili and Granit Xhaka gave Swiss memorable consolations from an enrapturing encounter.
Ruiz stuns Italy, sends Costa Rica through
Jun 21, 2014, at 05:35 am
Recife, June 20 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Costa Rica's amazing run here at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil continued in Recife, the Central American upstarts adding Italy’s scalp to their Group D belt after opening with a win over Uruguay. Los Ticos are now through to the knockout phase for only the second time in their history, thanks to a Bryan Ruiz header just before the interval at the Arena Pernambuco.
United at Home against Home United
Jun 20, 2014, at 09:01 pm
Barasat, June 20 (IBNS) In an interview to www.fifa.com, Basketball great Kobe Bryant, a big Football buff had underlined the importance of having a common goal as the key to success citing the example of San Antonio Spurs who upstaged favourites Miami Heat to win the NBA title after a gap of seven years.
Super Suarez makes the difference
Jun 20, 2014, at 04:52 pm
Sao Paulo, June 20 (FIFA.com/ IBNS) Uruguay forward Luis Suarez did something which he did not manage to do in the Premier League this season – score past Joe Hart – as he netted twice in the South Americans’ 2-1 win over England in their Group D clash in Sao Paulo.
Colombia edge Elephants, near knockout stages
Jun 20, 2014, at 05:23 am
Brasilia, June 19 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Colombia gave themselves breathing space at the top of 2014 Group C after goals from James Rodriguez and Juan Quintero helped them to a 2-1 win over Cote d'Ivoire, putting them three points clear of Sabri Lamouchi's side.
Russia, Korea Republic in disappointing draw
Jun 18, 2014, at 03:57 pm
Cuiaba, June 18 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Errors at either end saw Russia and Korea Republic share the spoils in Group H, with Igor Akinfeev gifting the Asian side the lead before Alexander Kerzhakov tapped in following a goal-mouth scramble to see it finish 1-1.
Ochoa excels as Mexico hold Brazil
Jun 18, 2014, at 03:56 pm
Fortaleza, June 18 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Mexico, who suffered through a disastrous qualifying campaign in the CONCACAF zone, were inspired against Brazil in Fortaleza and earned a 0-0 draw against the much-fancied hosts.
Jun 18, 2014, at 05:50 am
Belo Horizonte, June 17 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Second-half goals from substitutes Marouane Fellaini and Dries Mertens enabled Belgium to come from behind and beat Algeria 2-1 in their Group H opener.
Goals dry up as Iran, Nigeria draw
Jun 17, 2014, at 03:20 pm
Curitiba, June 17 (FIFA.com/IBNS): It was only a matter of time before the free-scoring 2014 FIFA World Cup produced its first goalless stalemate, and Iran and Nigeria provided it, playing out a 0-0 draw in Curitiba at the Arena da Baixada.
Avenged Americans beat Black Stars
Jun 17, 2014, at 03:18 pm
Natal, June 17 (FIFA.com/IBNS) A first-minute goal by Clint Dempsey and a late winner from substitute John Brooks helped USA avenge their 2010 exit to Ghana with a 2-1 victory over the Black Stars in Natal.
German lessons for CR7's Portugal
Jun 17, 2014, at 05:41 am
Salvador, June 16 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Germany sent a message to the rest of the competitors here in Brazil with a 4-0 demolition of Portugal.
Benzema bags brace as Bleus beat Honduras
Jun 16, 2014, at 03:35 pm
Porto Alegre, June 16, (FIFA.com/IBNS) France have made a perfect start to their Brazil 2014 campaign with a Karim Benzema-inspired 3-0 win over ten-man Honduras. The Real Madrid striker scored twice and had a large hand in another as Les Bleus moved to the top of Group E with an emphatic victory at Porto Alegre's Estadio Beira-Rio.
Jun 16, 2014, at 03:34 pm
Rio De Janeiro, June 16 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Lionel Messi created one goal and scored a brilliant second as Argentina kicked off their FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Last-gasp Seferovic snatches Swtizerland victory
Jun 16, 2014, at 05:33 am
Brasilia, June 15 (FIFA.com/IBNS):Switzerland secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ecuador in the latest turnaround of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, with Haris Seferovic scoring in stoppage-time after Enner Valencia and Admir Mehmedi looked to have secured a point for both sides.
Elephant charge flattens Japan
Jun 15, 2014, at 02:36 pm
Recife, June 15 (FIFA.com/IBNS): The Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire charged late in their Group C opener in Recife, scoring twice in two second-half minutes to overturn an early deficit against Japan.
Italy secure slim win over England
Jun 15, 2014, at 02:33 pm
Manaus, June 15 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Italy held out against diligent England to earn a 2-1 win, courtesy of goals from Claudio Marchisio and Mario Balotelli, which leaves them second on goal difference in Group D at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Daniel Sturridge had equalised soon after the Juventus midfielder had opened the scoring, but Cesare Prandelli's side held on to their lead for the second time following an early goal after the break.
Costa Rican comeback undoes Uruguay
Jun 15, 2014, at 02:31 pm
Fortaleza, June 15 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Costa Rica stunned Uruguay with two quick-fire goals en route to a 3-1 comeback victory in their 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil opener. Edinson Cavani had given the South Americans the lead from the penalty spot, but Joel Campbell and Oscar Duarte struck with minutes of one another before Marco Urena rounded off an unexpected win.
WC: Italy's Gianluigi Buffon to miss opener
Jun 15, 2014, at 05:59 am
Manaus, une 14 (IBNS):Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has indicated he is likely to miss their opening FIFA World Cup game against England on Saturday due to injury.
Jun 15, 2014, at 05:34 am
Belo Horizonte, June 14 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Colombia marked their long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 win over Greece at a packed Estadio Minerao.
RVP, Robben inspire incredible Spanish thrashing
Jun 14, 2014, at 08:21 am
Salvador, June 13 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben inspired the Netherlands to a 5-1 comeback thrashing of Spain in one of the most unforeseen results in FIFA World Cup history.
Peralta downs Cameroon, gets Mexico rolling
Jun 14, 2014, at 05:54 am
Natal, June 13 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Oribe Peralta was the hero as Mexico edged Cameroon in a pulsating Group A game that somehow finished with only one goal.
TCS launches new soccer based application
Jun 14, 2014, at 03:34 am
Mumbai /Kolkata, June 13 (IBNS): With the 2014 FIFA World Cup dominating online conversations globally, Tata Consultancy Services has launched a new application, TCS SocialSoccer, to give football fans a truly immersive social experience through their smartphones or tablets.
Neymar fires Brazil to comeback victory
Jun 13, 2014, at 03:58 pm
Sao Paulo, June 13 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Neymar was the star of the show as Brazil came from behind to secure a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Croatia in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup.
WC begins with a dazzling ceremony
Jun 13, 2014, at 06:13 am
Sao Paulo, June 12 (IBNS): A dazzling ceremony, featuring biggest names from the entertainment industry like popstar Jennifer Lopez , rapper Pitbull and singer Claudia Leitte, along with hundreds of performers, kicked off the football World Cup in Brazil on Thursday.
World Cup starts today with Brazil-Croatia opener
Jun 13, 2014, at 02:29 am
Sao Paulo, June 12 (IBNS): One of the biggest shows on earth- the FIFA World Cup- is all set to start in Brazil from Thursday with millions of people across the globe already hit by the bug of excitement rooting for their favourite stars to perform and hence bring home the trophy after a month-long clash on the fields.
Brazil to face Croatia in WC opener
Jun 12, 2014, at 07:26 am
Sao Paulo, June 11 (IBNS): The much-awaited football World Cup will start from Thursday as hosts Brazil will face Croatia in the first match of the tournament here.
Brazil 'ready' for WC, says Rousseff
Jun 12, 2014, at 03:59 am
Sao Paulo, June 11 (IBNS): Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has said her country is ready to host the football World Cup from Thursday.