Niall Quinn: 2018 success a "huge help" for Sunderland

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn believes the city will be given a huge lift after the Stadium of Light was chosen to host World Cup matches if England win the right to stage the 2018 tournament.

El Tri resurgent under Javier Aguirre

At one point in qualifying, it appeared doubtful that Mexico would even reach South Africa. However, under Javier Aguirre, El Tri have rediscovered their swagger. Mark Young weighs in.

The biggest stories of the decade

Mark Lomas picks out the ten biggest stories from a decade of football trials and tribulations.

The greatest goals of the decade

Tom Adams offers his selection of the ten finest goals scored in the past decade.

Portuguese hopes rest on Ronaldo

Although his national team form has been inconsistent, there's no doubt that in Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal has a player that can carry it all the way. Mark Young weighs in.

Many meaty draw questions to chew on

The U.S. team's delight at its first-round draw was hard to hide, as was France's continued good fortune. Roger Bennett reflects on the implications of the draw.

Hosts ready to deliver World Cup party

Andrew Warshaw reflects on the week that saw World Cup fever hit Cape Town

Spain, England, Italy winners in draw

Spain and Italy were drawn the chance to saunter through their opening-phase groups when the draw at Friday's draw for next year's World Cup.

U.S. to open vs. England

The United States has been placed in Group C of the World Cup and will play England in the opening game.

Considering the 'impact' of the draw

Soccer Power Index: Nate Silver considers the "impact" of the World Cup draw using a new statistic of his own creation.

Tom Adams picks out some of the greatest matches ever to be played at the World Cup

Bono on the warpath

Tom Adams introduces a new World Cup feature - The South Africa Angle.

Ten World Cup finals classics

Tom Adams picks out some of the greatest matches ever to be played at the World Cup.

USA beat England 1-0 in 1950 in one of the World Cup's greatest shocks

Ten World Cup matches to remember

From unforgettable finals to seismic shocks, we've see some of soccer's finest players, goals and drama.