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The FIFA World Cup in pictures and videos

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:18:00 GMT

What better way to relive the 2010 FIFA World Cup thank to take a few moments flicking through our hundreds of exclusive photos and videos from the month-long tournament?

South Africa 2010: 32 teams, 32 stories

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Join FIFA.com as we take a look back at all of the 32 sides that contributed to the football extravaganza that was South Africa 2010.

The adidas Golden Ball: a look back

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:05:00 GMT

The adidas Golden Ball is just days away from being announced. FIFA.com takes a trip down memory lane to recall previous winners of the accolade.

Entertainment assured in consolation game

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 09:57:00 GMT

There may be less at stake, but the clash to decide who finishes third in the FIFA World Cup often tends to be packed with entertainment, with a glut of goals all part of the tradition.

All the right moves

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:34:00 GMT

FIFA.com's Move of the Day section showcases all the best examples of top-class individual technique exhibited by the biggest names in FIFA World Cups™ present and past.

Huh confirms Korea Republic exit

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:12:00 GMT

Huh Jung-Moo has confirmed he is to leave his post as coach of Korea Republic as he does not want to renew his 30-month contract, which expires at the end of the FIFA World Cup.

Living it up in the last eight

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 18:02:00 GMT

With Ghana and Paraguay in the South Africa 2010 quarter-finals, FIFA.com recalls the surprise packages in the last eight at recent tournaments.

South Africa 2010: What they said

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 10:07:00 GMT

With a selection of colourful quotes, FIFA.com highlights the passion and humour that South Africa 2010 has provoked so far in some of its leading players.

KFA to make Huh decision

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:58:00 GMT

The Korea Football Association (KFA) have confirmed they will make a decision on the coach of the Korea Republic national team next week.

Mixed emotions for Taeguk Warriors

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 20:13:00 GMT

Korea Republic are leaving South Africa with their heads held high, but their players admitted to some regrets after the 2-1 loss to Uruguay in the Round of 16.

Korea learn valuable lessons

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:43:00 GMT

Korea Republic reinforced its reputation as a credible football force with battling qualities at the 2010 FIFA World Cup, but Park Ji-Sung admits their defence let them down.

Ghana strike, Celeste roll back years

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:51:00 GMT

As the Round of 16 began with dramatic wins for Uruguay and Ghana, FIFA.com's daily stats review focuses on landmarks and historical notes for both the winners and losers.

Heroes rise for Ghana and Uruguay

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:34:00 GMT

On a day of narrow margins, the first pair of Round of 16 ties finished with Uruguay and Ghana celebrating progress through goals from Luis Suarez and Asamoah Gyan.

Black Starlets thrive on Day 16

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:26:00 GMT

Performances from Jonathan Mensah and Budweiser Man of the Match Andre Ayew helped Ghana beat USA 2-1 and reach the quarter-finals.

Forlan taking Uruguay's run in stride

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:20:00 GMT

Uruguayan star Diego Forlan said that his team doesn't feel any added pressure going into their country's first quarter-final since 1970.

Tabarez: Koreans leave with heads high

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:48:00 GMT

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez had nothing but praise for the Korea Republic team that Uruguay ousted from South Africa 2010 in the Round of 16.

Suarez keeps the dream alive

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:20:00 GMT

Two-goal hero Luis Suarez has dreams of taking his team to the championship after their 2-1 Round of 16 victory over Korea Republic on Saturday.

Korean fans have praise despite exit

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 18:21:00 GMT

Fans back home in Korea Republic expressed pride in their team even after their South Africa 2010 dream came to an end with a 2-1 loss to Uruguay.

Suarez double downs South Koreans

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 16:56:00 GMT

Luis Suarez struck twice as Uruguay beat Korea Republic 2-1 in Port Elizabeth to reach the quarter-finals for the first time since 1970.

Underdogs fire early warnings

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:31:00 GMT

With France and Italy having already found themselves on the end of early upsets, FIFA.com takes a look at the dark horses of the tournament who are out to upset the odds.

Tabarez keen to extend the party

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:43:00 GMT

Oscar Tabarez is determined to keep the people of Uruguay partying by extending their country's stay at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ finals.

Huh hails Park influence

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:28:00 GMT

Korea Republic coach Huh Jung-Moo has praised Park Ji-Sung for carrying the burden of the nation's FIFA World Cup hopes on his shoulders.

Cup-tie fever hits South Africa

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The 2010 FIFA World Cup will enter the first round of knockout matches with Uruguay and Korea Republic opening proceedings followed by USA meeting Ghana.

Koreans want to repay fans

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:30:00 GMT

Korea Republic coach Huh Jung-Moo said that his team want to reward their fans's support with a victory over Uruguay in the Round of 16.

Uruguay success built on solid foundations

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:41:00 GMT

Dangerous up front, La Celeste are also proving hard to break down at the back, having yet to concede a goal at South Africa 2010.

Uruguay-Korea Republic preview

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:16:00 GMT

Having topped Group A without conceding a goal, Uruguay will start as favourites in their Round of 16 clash with Korea Republic in Port Elizabeth.

Park eyes semi-final repeat

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:55:00 GMT

Korea Republic skipper Park Ji-Sung is challenging his team-mates to write themselves into the history books by reaching the 2010 FIFA World Cup semi-finals.

Rising confidence for Uruguay

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:45:00 GMT

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez is pleased with his team's advancement to the last 16 as winners of Group A but said they have not yet achieved their goal.

Park focused solely on Uruguay

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:20:00 GMT

Park Ji-Sung is not looking beyond Saturday's game with Uruguay as Korea Republic bid to extend their historic run at the FIFA World Cup.

Koreans call on set-piece masters

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:50:00 GMT

Korea Republic have scored more goals at South Africa 2010 than in any other finals they have taken part in, and three of them have come from free-kicks.

South Korean sights on semis

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:37:00 GMT

Korea Republic have reached the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup™ for the first time on foreign soil but coach Huh Jung-Moo and his players have no intention of simply settling for that.

Argentina cruise as Nigeria crash

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:41:00 GMT

Argentina eased through to the Round of 16 on maximum points, while Korea Republic pipped Greece to join them. Nigeria, meanwhile, also came up short.

History beckons for 2010's golden boy

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 07:22:00 GMT

Gonzalo Higuain currently leads the likes of Luis Fabiano, David Villa and Diego Forlan in the race to become South Africa 2010's top scorer. We take a closer look at the contenders.

Sleepy but joyful Koreans celebrate

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:38:00 GMT

Some 500,000 fans gathered in public spaces throughout Korea Republic during the early morning to watch their team advance to the last 16.

Bittersweet end for Lagerback

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:39:00 GMT

Coach Lars Lagerback was disappointed that his Super Eagles failed to advance to the last 16 but called his time with the team "a fantastic journey".

Korea Republic not yet satisfied

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:24:00 GMT

Korea Republic coach Huh Jung-Moo is pleased to have advanced out of the group stage but said his team now wants even more.

South African tears, Latin cheers

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:31:00 GMT

South Africa became the first hosts to fall at the first hurdle but they were celebrating in South America as Uruguay and Argentina finished top of their groups.

Ki impresses as Pastore makes entrance

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:35:00 GMT

Korea Republic's Ki Sung-Yeung produced his best display thus far at South Africa 2010, while Javier Pastore of Argentina was afforded his first taste of action.

Koreans march on as Eagles crash

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:29:00 GMT

An up-and-down thriller in Durban eventually ended in a 2-2 draw between Korea Republic and Nigeria, sending the Asians into a last-16 meeting with Uruguay.

Etuhu: This is our cup final

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 11:25:00 GMT

Nigeria midfielder Dickson Etuhu spoke to FIFA.com about his side's fading hopes ahead of today's Group B decider with the South Koreans in Durban.

Park: We have high expectations

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:12:00 GMT

Park Ji-sung hopes to replicate his heroics of 2002 when Korea Republic face Nigeria in today's crucial Group B showdown in Durban.

Eight hopefuls eyeing four spots

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Uruguay and Argentina begin the day as leaders of Group A and Group B respectively, but with no-one yet assured of a last 16 place or consigned to elimination, there is still plenty to play for.

Nigeria need help from Argentina

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:36:00 GMT

Nigeria are still in contention for advancement out of Group B despite two opening losses but they will need help from Argentina.

Park confident in face of pressure

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:10:00 GMT

Korea Republic captain Park Ji-Sung admitted that his team feels the pressure that comes with expectations but he is confident that they can overcome.

Firepower concerning Taeguk Warriors

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:56:00 GMT

Ahead of their must-win match against Nigeria, Korea Republic coach Huh Jung-Moo is left with few options to end his side's goal drought.

Nigeria-Korea Republic preview

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:02:00 GMT

Nigeria and Korea Republic clash for the first time at the FIFA World Cup in an encounter which the Asians enter as favourites to take Group B's runners-up slot.

Korea Republic will not settle for draw

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:26:00 GMT

Korea Republic midfielder Kim Jung-Woo seemed to be speaking for the team when he said that they will not settle for a draw against Nigeria.

Lee optimistic of Korea Republic progress

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:10:00 GMT

Veteran goalkeeper Lee Woon-Jae has backed Korea Republic to beat Nigeria on Tuesday to keep their FIFA World Cup campaign alive.

Taeguk Warriors target battling Nigeria

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:44:00 GMT

Korea Republic play winless Nigeria in their final Group B match on Tuesday in the knowledge that a win would seal their berth in the last 16.

Huh confident of taking the next step

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:24:00 GMT

Korea Republic coach Huh Jung-Moo says he is confident they can secure the win over Nigeria on Tuesday which will take them a long way towards the knockout rounds.

Group B: State of play

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 21:07:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at all the possible permutations in Group B, with each of the four sides still in the running going into the final round of fixtures.