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- Robben may feature for Dutch
Holland boss Bert van Marwijk could welcome back Arjen Robben for his side's final Group E tie against Cameroon.
The winger has missed Holland's two group victories with a hamstring problem and the Bayern Munich man seems to be nearing full fitness ahead of Thursday's dead rubber in Cape Town.
Meanwhile, Paul Le Guen View more »- Slovenia 0 England 1
Jermain Defoe celebrates setting England on their way to the World Cup last 16
How quickly it turns. It might not have been by the most convincing scoreline but it was with a much-improved performance - vibrant and intense - that England beat Slovenia in Port Elizabeth to qualify second in the group and reach the last View more »- USA claim late winner to go through
Landon Donovan struck an injury-time winner as the United States sensationally progressed through to the last 16 of the World Cup with a deserved 1-0 win over 10-man Algeria, who crash out.
The United States dominated for large periods and created a host of chances but looked set to be denied by a mixture of the woodw View more »- Defoe on target as England progress
England are through to the last 16 of the World Cup after Jermain Defoe's first-half goal was sufficient to overcome Slovenia 1-0 in Port Elizabeth.
Defoe justified his recall in place of Emile Heskey by turning home a 23rd-minute cross from James Milner in a much improved display by Fabio Capello's side.
England had View more »- Gonzalez: Spain are the danger team
Chile winger Mark Gonzalez believes his side will be facing the most dangerous team in the World Cup when they take on Spain with both countries attempting to seal their place in the last 16.
Chile currently lead Group H, three points ahead of Spain and Switzerland and well clear of Honduras. The Chileans look to be i View more »- Henry to meet Sarkozy
Thierry Henry will meet with France president Nicolas Sarkozy on Thursday following the national team's disastrous World Cup campaign.
The presidential palace confirmed the striker had called Sarkozy to request a meeting upon the team's return from South Africa. France exited the tournament following a 2-1 defeat to h View more »- Deco a doubt to face Brazil
Portugal playmaker Deco faces a battle to be fit in time for a showdown against his native Brazil.
The Chelsea midfielder, born in the state of Sao Paulo but a naturalised Portuguese, missed the 7-0 win over North Korea on Monday with a hip problem.
He has not given up hope of being ready to take on the land of his b View more »- FFF to probe implosion
French Football Federation president Jean-Pierre Escalettes will host a meeting next month to investigate the nation's dismal World Cup campaign.
France are due to return to Paris after exiting the tournament at the first-round stage. The players boycotted a training session on Sunday in protest at striker Nicolas Ane View more »- Villa escapes action
Spain striker David Villa has escaped punishment for striking Honduras defender Emilio Izaguirre on Monday night.
The new Barcelona recruit scored twice in the match to secure a 2-0 victory for the European champions but was captured on camera hitting out at Izaguirre as the pair waited for a set-piece to be taken lat View more »- Uruguay inspired by big stage
Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez believes the opportunity to mix with the best at the World Cup is bringing the greatest football out of his players.
The South Americans finished top of Group A after a 1-0 win over Mexico on Tuesday to move into the last 16 where they will next face South Korea.
Tabarez said: "In th 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 |
