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World Cup: Tribute to those going home. Qualifiers must show their mettle.

Landon Donovan scores in the 91st minute against Algeria. A deserved result for the US but the sad result was the elimination of tiny Slovenia whose mere qualification for the World Cup was almost a m

Chile, Portugal, and Spain advance. Switzerland, and Cote D'Ivoire eliminated

The final round of 16 matches were set today as there will be an all South American match between Brazil and Chile, and Spain will be playing Portugal. Cote D'Ivoire came into today having to...

Paraguay tops Slovakia, New Zealand draws with Italy, Brazil dominates Cote d'Ivoire, and the French team walks out on practice

More turmoil in the French camp Before the day started there was more controversy in the French camp. This time it came from captain Patrice Evra who insisted there was a traitor inside the French...

FIFA World Cup day 10 preview

 The Slovaks are coming off a very disapointing draw against New Zealand. Slovakia had played very poorly and arguably deserved to lose against New Zealand. Slovakia will need at least a point...

FIFA World Cup Day 5: Brazil jumps to an early lead in Group G

The early game today between Slovakia and New Zealand was the minor surprise of this World cup with New Zealand picking up their first ever point in World Cup history thanks to a late goal from...

Where's Vancouver watching the World Cup?

Fans watch their country's teams at coffee shops and pubs around the city. Many English fans are at the 3 Lions Cafe on Broadway. Where are you watching the game?

FIFA World Cup Day 5: the 'group of death' begins with Cote d'Ivoire and Portugal

The highlight of this day is the "group of death" match between Cote d'Ivoire and Portugal that could become one of the highlights of the tournament. Two great teams. Winner likely to advance, loser l