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- USA v Algeria
the USA team just need a win over Algeria to secure a spot in the second round
Group C
USA v AlgeriaLoftus Versfield Stadium, PretoriaKick-off: Wed June 23, 3pm BSTTV: BBC Interactive 2.30pm
Both sides go into this game knowing that a win would, most likely, send them to the last 16, regardless of the result betwee 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 »
- Bradley outlines key elements
- United States coach Bob Bradley believes good discipline and clinical finishing will be key for his side when they face Algeria on Wednesday aiming for a place in the last 16 of the World Cup. The USA will make at least one change to the side that drew with Slovenia as Robbie Findley is suspended after picking up a View more »
- Capello gags group of nine who threaten revolt
Fabio Capello stunned England's reeling players by gagging them at what was supposed to be a clear-the-air meeting.
He had been expected to allow his squad to have their say over Friday's dismal performance against Algeria, which left a group of nine seeking widespread changes.
But instead the England coach told pl View more »- Capello and England are 90 minutes away from oblivion
With tensions out in the open in South Africa and a lack of talented youngsters coming through back home, England's long-term future hangs on just one game
Fabio Capello tries to get his point across during England's draw with Algeria.
The shock in England's ranks runs so deep that Fabio Capello is refusing t View more »- 10 key facts on Algeria
England face Algeria in a crucial World Cup group game tonight. Here is the lowdown on the north African country
1. The national dish is couscous
2. It has a population of around 35 million people
3. A quarter of the country’s population live on less than £1 a day
4. The highest temperature ever record View more »- Rooney sorry for pitch outburst
Wayne Rooney has apologised for "any offence caused" by his post-match rant at England's fans in Cape Town on Friday night.
As he made his way off the pitch following the goalless draw with Algeria, Rooney turned to a television camera and condemned the fans who had booed the Three Lions' performance, before swear View more »- No spirit, no respect - Bougherra
Algeria defender Madjid Bougherra claims England "did not play like a team" during the goalless draw in Cape Town on Friday night.
The Three Lions left the Green Point Stadium like lambs, with the boos of their own supporters ringing in their ears, after a shambolic display against a side ranked 22 places below th View more »- James: Fear not a factor
David James has rejected Fabio Capello's claim that England played with fear in their disappointing 0-0 draw with Algeria.
Restored to Capello's starting line-up for the first time in over 14 months and making his first appearance in a World Cup game, there was little reason for the Portsmouth stopper to celebrate View more »- English Fans Arrive, but Team They Know Hasn’t
CAPE TOWN — Even the vuvuzelas were no match for England’s traveling army of soccer fans, no matter what their mood.
By Friday, the English had arrived here at the bottom of the continent by the tens of thousands. They were full of spirit (and spirits), transforming this Group C game against Algeria int View more »
