Australia seeks redemption for 2006 Cup

Australia lacks a World Cup pedigree, but it's an experienced club with an ax to grind, writes Mark Young.

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.

Europe's World Cup contenders

Andy Brassell examines Europe's leading contenders for 2010 World Cup glory

Ireland upset over Blatter's comments

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has apologized to the Irish soccer federation for his comments on Ireland's loss to France in a World Cup playoff

Alcides Ghiggia scores a famous goal

Carlos Alberto scores to complete the rout for Brazil's golden team of 1970

Ten World Cup finals classics

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

Danish dynamite ready to blow

As Sweden and Portugal will attest, count the Danes out at your peril. Mark Young weighs in.

Is this the year Spain wins it all?

Spain knows a little bit about World Cup pressure. So is this the year they win it all? Mark Young weighs in.

Will confidence be justified?

Germany has the usual confidence heading into the World Cup. Can they justify that attitude? Mark Young weighs in.

2010 World Cup Qualifying

Check out the road to South Africa

Ten World Cup matches to remember

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

What's French for 'contrite'?

Paul Marshall gauges the continuing fall-out of France's qualification for South Africa.

Thierry Henry: Replay the "fairest solution" for Ireland

France captain Thierry Henry has admitted replaying the World Cup qualification play-off against the Republic of Ireland would be "the fairest solution".

FIFA rejects replay request to end Irish hopes

FIFA has ruled that the World Cup play-off between the Republic of Ireland and France cannot be replayed.