World Cup Group A

Costa Rica News

March 26, 2013FIFA turns down Costa Rica World Cup replay demand
FIFA has confirmed that Costa Rica's 1-0 World Cup qualifying loss against the United States will stand, despite the former's appeal for a replay due to the adverse weather conditions the game was played in.

March 25, 2013Costa Rica demand replay against United States
The Costa Rican Football Federation has lodged an official protest and is demanding a replay of the World Cup qualifier away in the United States after the match was played in bilzzard conditions.

February 29, 2012Wales 0-1 Costa Rica


February 20, 2012Bellamy to make final Wales appearance
Liverpool striker Craig Bellamy has been included in the Wales squad for the Gary Speed Memorial match against Costa Rica, a game that could be his last at international level.

Ecuador News

June 3, 2012WCQ S.America: Another Messi masterclass
Argentina climbed top of the South American World Cup qualifying group as Lionel Messi inspired them to a comfortable 4-0 win over Ecuador.

June 2, 2012Argentina 4-0 Ecuador


June 1, 2012Argentina v Ecuador: Preview


July 14, 2011Copa: Brazil breeze through, Venezuela fight
Paraguay fought back from conceding an early goal, but managed to let in two goals in the final minutes to draw 3-3 with Venezuela in their Group B Copa America clash.

Germany News

May 7, 2013Ankle injury could force Podolski surgery
Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski could miss Germany's tour of the US in late May due to an ankle injury that may require surgery.

May 6, 2013Bierhoff eyes UCL springboard for World Cup glory
Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff believes the all-German Champions League final could be a decisive step for the national team prior to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

May 2, 2013Germany's US trip 'will be a farce'
The all-German Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich at Wembley on May 25 could turn the German national team's US trip later that month into "a farce", German football magazine kicker has warned.

April 11, 2013Croatia go fourth in FIFA ranking, Spain stay top
Croatia moved into fourth place in the latest FIFA World Ranking as Spain led an unchanged top three ahead of Germany and Argentina.

Poland News

March 26, 2013Poland 5-0 San Marino


March 22, 2013Poland 1-3 Ukraine


February 6, 2013Ireland 2-0 Poland


October 18, 2012Gerrard 'slept fine' amid sleeping pill claims
Steven Gerrard insists he got the right amount of sleep prior to England's 1-1 draw with Poland, amid claims that Wednesday's sluggish performance was a result of the squad being given sleeping pills.