Argentina's larger-than-life coach Diego Maradona thinks that his players can win the World Cup if they show the form that saw them beat fellow favourites Germany 1-0. "I am very happy because my players were so committed. They fulfilled my expectations. After 24 years Argentina needs the title, and playing at this standard we can do it," Maradona said ...

The United States will start its World Cup send-off tour by playing the Czech Republic at Rentschler Field in East Hartford, Conn., on May 25. The site of the match was announced Wednesday by U.S. Soccer Federation. The U.S. has played at ...

England will play friendly internationals against Mexico and Japan as they round off their World Cup preparations ahead of this year's finals in South Africa, the Football Association said Wednesday. The precise date for the Mexico match at Wembley has still to be confirmed, although FA chiefs hope it will be on Sunday, May 23, rather than a day ...