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- Ghana v Germany
- Group D Ghana v GermanySoccer City Stadium, JohannesburgKick-off: Wed June 23, 7.30pm BSTTV: ITV1 7pm, ITV HD 7pm It’s advantage Ghana as they are set to become the first – and perhaps only – African qualifiers at the continent’s first World Cup. The pressure is on Joachim Löw’ View more »
- Slovenia v England
- Group C Slovenia v EnglandNelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth Kick-off: Wed June 23, 3pm BST TV: BBC One 2.30pm, BBC HD 2.30pm A match that almost certainly amounts to a play-off for qualification into the last 16, with Slovenia having the advantage of knowing that they would progress should there be a draw. View more »
- Greece 0 Argentina 2
Martin Demichelis struck a late goal to set up Argentina for a 2-0 World Cup win over Greece, top spot in Group B and a second-round showdown with Mexico.
The Bayern Munich defender ended the brave resistance of the Greeks with goalkeeper Alexandros Tzorvas to the fore by slamming the ball into the net from point-b View more »- Nigeria 2 South Korea 2
We're through: the South Korean players celebrate Park Chu-Young's goal
South Korea progressed to the second round of the World Cup for only the second time in eight attempts after a 2-2 draw with Nigeria in their final Group B match here on Tuesday.
The result saw the Asian giants, who opened their campaign here w View more »- Argentina advance with 100% record
- Defender Martin Demichelis and substitute Martin Palermo succeeded where Argentina's multi-talented strikeforce had failed as they scored the goals to break Greece's resilience in a 2-0 win and end their World Cup hopes at the Peter Mokaba Stadium in Polokwane. Bayern Munich centre-back Demichelis fired home from clos View more »
- Socceroos are not whingers - Neill
- Australia captain Lucas Neill has angrily hit out at critics branding his team as 'whingers'. Tim Cahill and Harry Kewell, sent off in Australia's opening two World Cup matches against Germany and Ghana respectively, have both complained about harsh decisions. Everton star Cahill said Australia "have never been given View more »
- USA vs Algeria - Bocanegra out to avoid repeat of 2006 disappointment
- United States captain Carlos Bocanegra insists his side will not be using their disappointing exit from the 2006 World Cup as added incentive for the crucial clash with Algeria, although he admits it is in the back of their minds. In a similar situation to one they are currently facing, the US had the chance to make i View more »
- Germany VS Ghana: Ghana boss backs Boateng to handle pressure
- Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has backed Kevin-Prince Boateng to be strong enough to cope with what could be an emotionally-charged World Cup clash with Germany. The Portsmouth midfielder became public enemy number one in Germany, the country of his birth, last month after his tackle on Germany captain Michael Ballack i View more »
- Sad Domenech laments broken dream
France coach Raymond Domenech expressed his sadness as his tenure ended with his squabbling side making an early exit from the World Cup.
Goals from Bongani Khumalo and Katlego Mphela gave South Africa a 2-1 victory in the Group A clash at the Free State Stadium although they too are out of the tournament. Florent View more »- Capello: Players are happy
England manager Fabio Capello insisted his relationship with his players is "really good" ahead of Wednesday's crunch World Cup clash with Slovenia.
The outspoken John Terry is set to start alongside Matthew Upson, who replaces the suspended Jamie Carragher, as England look to secure the victory that will guarante View more »
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The Top 3 Teams of Previous Tournaments
| Years | Winners | Runner-up | Third place |
| 2006 | Italy | France | Germany |
| 2002 | Brazil | Germany | Turkey |
| 1998 | France | Brazil | Croatia |
| 1994 | Brazil | Italy | Sweden |
| 1990 | Germany | Argentina | Italy |
| 1986 | Argentina | Germany | France |
| 1982 | Italy | Germany | Poland |
| 1978 | Argentina | Holland | Brazil |
| 1974 | Germany | Holland | Poland |
| 1970 | Brazil | Italy | Germany |
| 1966 | England | Germany | Portugal |
| 1962 | Brazil | Czech | Chile |
| 1958 | Brazil | Sweden | France |
| 1954 | Germany | Hungary | Austria |
| 1950 | Uruguay | Brazil | Sweden |
| 1938 | Italy | Hungary | Brazil |
| 1934 | Italy | Czech | Germany |
| 1930 | Uruguay | Argentina | America |
