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Concern over three World Cup stadiums
FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke expressed his concern about three of the 12 World Cup stadiums during his final inspection…
Hawking: How England can win the Cup
Stephen Hawking has turned his brilliant mind toward perhaps his toughest challenge yet - helping England win the World…
Old food found at World Cup team hotels
Brazilian health officials have raided hotels that will host visiting World Cup teams, including England and Italy, and…
Football World Cup memories: David Leggat
In the lead-up to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Herald writers are looking back on their favourite World Cup memories. Today…
Soccer: Suarez recovering ahead of World Cup
Uruguay's star striker Luis Suarez is "evolving well" says the national team doctor today following knee surgery last week. Suarez…
Socceroos draw 1-1 with South Africa
The Socceroos' deflating 1-1 draw with South Africa is merely short-term pain for long-term gain, coach Ange Postecoglou…
Soccer: Donovan cut from US squad
American career scoring leader Landon Donovan is among seven players cut as the U.S. announced its 23-man World Cup roster. The…
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Pele statue won't be completed for World Cup
A life-size statue of football legend Pele commissioned for the stadium hosting the World Cup final…
FIFA defends World Cup kickoff times after being sued
FIFA said Wednesday it is not considering changing kickoff times or adding mandatory cooling breaks during World Cup matches…
Soccer: FIFA postpones test event for Cup opener
FIFA and local organisers have postponed the final test event at the troubled World Cup stadium in Sao Paulo, raising fresh…
Soccer: Germany starts training camp with injury worries
Germany began an 11-day training camp in northern Italy today with injury worries clouding the mood of the team shortly…
Cops clash with anti-World Cup protesters
Protesters and police clashed in Sao Paulo, as demonstrations against the World Cup and rallies calling…
Soccer: High cost corruption claims mar World Cup
The cost of building Brasilia's World Cup stadium has nearly tripled to US$900 million (NZ$1.04b) in public funds, largely…
Stadium cost blows out to US$900m
The cost of building Brasilia's World Cup stadium has nearly tripled to US$900 million in public funds
Soccer: England taking youthful squad to World Cup
Only six England players in Brazil will have previous World Cup experience after Roy Hodgson turned to younger players who…
Soccer: Cole dropped from World Cup
Ashley Cole says he has been left out of the England World Cup squad, prompting the veteran defender to retire from international…
Buses set ablaze in latest strike to hit Brazil
FIFA World Cup Archives
It's just 37 days until the World Cup kicks off in Brazil - but in the latest series of strikes 325…
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Soccer: Top 10 Awards of the World Cup
Chris Rattue hands out a few special awards in the wake of the football World Cup.
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