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June: Brazil claim FIFA Confederations Cup
Friday 30 December 2005In June, Brazil beat Argentina in the FIFA Confederations Cup Final, but the Albiceleste fared better in the Netherlands.

Buoyant Germans glimpse bright future
Thursday 30 June 2005Hosts Germany continued their recent upward trend at the FIFA Confederations Cup 2005, indicating they could be a force to be reckoned with a year from now.

Argentina beaten but unbowed
Thursday 30 June 2005Despite defeat by Brazil in the final, Argentina coach Jose Pekerman found more answers than questions in Germany with some players cementing their positions and others breaking through.

Mexico's voyage of discovery
Thursday 30 June 2005Mexico returned home from the FIFA Confederations Cup with their credibility enhanced by a memorable win over Brazil and the emergence of some exciting youngsters to boost their prospects at Germany 2006.

Stat of the Day Record number of goals
Thursday 30 June 2005The FIFA Confederations Cup Germany 2005 ended in another avalanche of goals and that enabled the tournament to set a new record for goals scored.

Australia: New coach to inherit potential
Thursday 30 June 2005Following the end of Frank Farina's six-year spell in charge of Australia, FIFAworldcup.com asks what sort of legacy the Socceroos' longest-serving coach has he left his successor.
Tunisia find reasons to believe
Thursday 30 June 2005Japan headed in right direction
Thursday 30 June 2005Fans brave storm and tempest
Wednesday 29 June 2005Palestinian national team player Ziad Al-Kurd (L) in action against Akopyants ...
Wednesday 29 June 2005Nor Fazly of Malaysia (L) heads the ball while Zheng Bin of China looks on ...
Wednesday 29 June 2005Brazil take individual awards, Greece the Fair Play prize
Wednesday 29 June 2005Romania's defender Razvan Rat (L) vies with Andorra's midfielder Juli Sanchez (R)...
Wednesday 29 June 2005Brazil storm engulfs swamped Argentina
Wednesday 29 June 2005Brazil showed 'individual inventiveness and collective flair'
Wednesday 29 June 2005GER-MEX: Players' Quotes
Wednesday 29 June 2005Argentina aim to end the drought
Wednesday 29 June 2005Cahill praise for outgoing Farina
Wednesday 29 June 2005Getting set for television spectacular
Wednesday 29 June 2005Guatemalan President Oscar Berger, right, greets Juan Carlos Plata, center, forward of the national soccer team during an informal visit in Guatemala
Wednesday 29 June 2005'If I say a game starts at 8.45pm, it starts at 8.45pm'
Wednesday 29 June 2005Mexico pair step into limelight
Tuesday 28 June 2005Fans thrill to Frankfurt training session
Tuesday 28 June 2005Where every guest is a VIP
Tuesday 28 June 2005Germany and Mexico aim to go out on a high
Monday 27 June 2005Mexican penalty curse continues
Monday 27 June 2005Kenya's player John Barasa (L) vies with Malawian James Chelapo
Monday 27 June 2005Stat of the Day Riquelme and Ronaldinho reign supreme
Monday 27 June 2005Success from the spot
Monday 27 June 2005Nakamura leaves his mark
Monday 27 June 2005Helpers with smiles on their faces
Monday 27 June 2005Centurion Zanetti celebrates in style
Sunday 26 June 2005Surprises galore in Europe on first full day of qualifying
Sunday 26 June 2005Clásico awaits as Argentina set up South American showdown
Sunday 26 June 2005Stat of the Day: Mexican shoot-out drama
Sunday 26 June 2005'Tactical battle which could have gone either way'
Sunday 26 June 2005MEX-ARG: Players' Quotes
Sunday 26 June 2005MEXARG (Match 14), Anheuser Busch Man of the Match: Javier Zanetti (ARG)
Sunday 26 June 2005Stat of the Day: Players come clean
Sunday 26 June 2005Argentina supreme in semi-finals
Sunday 26 June 2005Adriano rises to the occasion
Saturday 25 June 2005Ace Adriano deals Brazil a winning hand
Saturday 25 June 2005'Individual brilliance denies bold Germany'
Saturday 25 June 2005GER-BRA (Match 13) Anheuser Busch Man of the Match: Adriano (BRA)
Saturday 25 June 2005GERMANY 2-3 BRAZIL
Saturday 25 June 2005Stat of the Day: It's a Germany v Mexico final
Saturday 25 June 2005Heavyweights set for prize fight in Hanover
Saturday 25 June 2005Parreira: Time for everyone to wake up
Friday 24 June 2005Stat of the day - Next goal is a milestone
Friday 24 June 2005Campos: Mexico can reach the final
Friday 24 June 2005