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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 festival paves way for Brazil 'festa'

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

As the curtain came down on the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, anticipation levels were already beginning to build for Brazil 2014.

South Africa 2010 in numbers

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look through the statistics that matter, including records broken and top performers, in our look back at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

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.

Finals that left their imprint

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 09:24:00 GMT

With the Netherlands and Spain now making their last preparations, FIFA.com looks back at the showpiece matches from years gone by that helped shape the beautiful game.

Romario: My heart's divided

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:42:00 GMT

The legendary Romario spoke to FIFA.com about the upcoming Final between two countries he played in, and his expectations for Brazil 2014.

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.

Germany move ahead of Brazil

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 19:25:00 GMT

With Wednesday's FIFA World Cup™ semi-final against Spain, Germany will move ahead of Brazil in terms of matches played at the finals.

Creativity to the fore in goal celebrations

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:30:00 GMT

FIFA.com and Coca-Cola bring you access to the best goal celebrations from South Africa 2010 and classics from other FIFA World Cups™.

Dunga dismissed by Brazil

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:59:00 GMT

The Brazilian Football Federation have confirmed Dunga has been dismissed following the country's elimination from the FIFA World Cup™.

Semi-finals that shook the world

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

As the Netherlands prepare to face Uruguay, and Germany gear up to tackle Spain, FIFA.com looks back at some of the most thrilling last-four jousts from years gone by.

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.

Brazil lick their wounds

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 18:30:00 GMT

Losing a close-fought FIFA World Cup quarter-final to the Netherlands is no disgrace. For Brazil, however, anything less than the title is failure.

Dunga takes blame for Brazil exit

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 13:56:00 GMT

Coach Dunga was quick to accept responsibility for Brazil's FIFA World Cup™ exit, saying: "We are all responsible, but as coach, I have the greatest responsibility."

Sneijder credited with first goal in Dutch quarter-final victory

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 12:43:00 GMT

Wesley Sneijder has been credited with the Netherlands' opening goal in their quarter-final victory against Brazil after a review by the FIFA Technical Study Group.

Dunga done with Brazil

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 08:58:00 GMT

Dunga's reign as Brazil coach looks to be at an end following their FIFA World Cup exit yesterday at the hands ofthe Netherlands.

De Jong has faith in his team-mates

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 08:39:00 GMT

Nigel de Jong is hoping his Netherlands team-mates can keep alive his dreams of playing in the FIFA World Cup final with suspension ruling him out of the semi-final clash with Uruguay.

Oranje reprise Cruyff's success

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:32:00 GMT

FIFA.com's latest statistical review looks closer at a day in which African dreams died and the Netherlands bucked a series of historical trends by beating Brazil.

Dreams over for Brazil and Ghana

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:03:00 GMT

The first day of quarter-final action gave us two thrillers as the Netherlands upset Brazil, then Ghana paid the price for a late penalty miss with a shoot-out loss to Uruguay.

Van Marwijk targets Trophy

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:57:00 GMT

Netherlands boss Bert van Marwijk is convinced his team can go on to lift the FIFA World Cup after sending favourites Brazil crashing out of the competition.

Dunga feels the pain as reign ends

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 19:48:00 GMT

Dunga admitted he would have to take responsibility for Brazil's 2010 FIFA World Cup heartbreak after his four-year reign as head coach ended with a quarter-final defeat by the Netherlands.

Dutch fightback buries Brazil

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 17:00:00 GMT

The Netherlands came from behind to break Brazilian hearts Wesley Sneijder's brace secured a 2-1 quarter-final win in Port Elizabeth.

History beckons for Port Elizabeth pair

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:51:00 GMT

If history is a guide, then whoever prevails in the fourth FIFA World Cup™ meeting between Brazil and the Netherlands could be taking a huge step towards the Final.

Van Marwijk: We have had to adapt

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 08:41:00 GMT

Bert van Marwijk insists teams like the Netherlands and Brazil have had no choice but to curb their attacking instincts in the search for FIFA World Cup glory.

South America versus the world

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Brazil and the Netherlands meet once again on the world stage and Uruguay face Africa's remaining hope Ghana in the opening two quarter-final matches on Friday.

Van Marwijk: Not afraid of Brazil

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 20:10:00 GMT

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk said his team have shown that they can beat tough opponents like Brazil, whom they will face in the quarter-finals on Friday.

Van der Vaart returns to training

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:58:00 GMT

Rafael van der Vaart was back training with his Dutch team-mates on Thursday after sitting out the Netherlands' 2-1 win over Slovakia with a calf strain.

Dunga predicts 'beautiful' match

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:51:00 GMT

Brazil coach Dunga said that he expects to see a beautiful display of football when his team meet the Netherlands in the quarter-finals of South Africa 2010.

Cafu wary of Dutch threat

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 19:07:00 GMT

Cafu, the retired full-back who won two world championships with Brazil, sees the Netherlands as a major threat to Brazilian dreams of glory at South Africa 2010.

Netherlands-Brazil preview

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 17:29:00 GMT

Brazil and the Netherlands, both deploying a deadly brand of counter-attacking football, are set to go head-to-head in Friday's quarter-finals.

South Americans take centre stage

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:59:00 GMT

With four South American teams in the quarter-finals for the first time, FIFA.com considers the factors behind the CONMEBOL success story unfolding in South Africa.

Fans unite under Madiba's gaze

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 13:07:00 GMT

Nelson Mandela Square has become the focal point for Johannesburg's FIFA World Cup celebrations. FIFA.com ventured out to sample the atmosphere.

Bergomi: It's all about teamwork

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 11:16:00 GMT

Legendary Italy defender Giuseppe Bergomi tells FIFA.com his thoughts on South Africa 2010 while also looking back on his formidable career.

Elano's a miss for Brazil

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:44:00 GMT

The ankle injury that forced Elano off in the game with Côte d'Ivoire has still not healed and the Brazilian midfielder will miss Friday's quarter-final.

Swapping tradition for success

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:23:00 GMT

Brazil and the Netherlands owe their fine campaigns here at South Africa 2010 to a clinical combination of defensive nous and lethal finishing on the break.

Stars looking to score

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:30:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look at why the likes of Lionel Messi, Fernando Torres and Kaka have failed to open their goalscoring accounts at South Africa 2010.

Gilberto Silva: Brazil hungry for glory

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:56:00 GMT

Gilberto Silva has spoken of Brazil's hunger for a sixth FIFA World Cup™ crown, insisting all the players are desperate for success in South Africa.

Van Marwijk: Dutch will be underdogs

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:34:00 GMT

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk has said that he is relishing Friday's mouthwatering FIFA World Cup™ quarter-final against Brazil - and was quick to hand his side the tag of underdogs.

Brazilians look ahead

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:16:00 GMT

As their team progresses through the tournament, many Brazil fans are soaking up the vibe in South Africa and looking ahead to the World Cup they will host in 2014.

Dunga: We're primed for Dutch challenge

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 11:35:00 GMT

Coach Dunga is confident he has assembled a mature and skilful Brazilian squad ready for their first big challenge at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ against the Netherlands.

Dunga keen to cut Kaka cautions

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:35:00 GMT

Brazil coach Dunga plans to speak to Kaka over the coming days in a bid to help the playmaker stop picking up needless yellow cards.

Chile lacked punch, admits Bielsa

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:17:00 GMT

Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa said that his team's 3-0 loss to Brazil in the Round of 16 demonstrated the gap in quality between the two sides.

Dunga: We're getting better

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:41:00 GMT

After Brazil's 3-0 quarter-final victory over Chile on Monday, coach Dunga said that his team has been growing in confidence throughout the tournament.

Robinho rubs it in, Oranje on a roll

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 22:08:00 GMT

FIFA.com's latest statistical review reflects on a familiarly depressing outcome for Chile against Brazil, and pays tribute to a Netherlands side on a record run of form.

Dutch, Brazil book meeting in style

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:45:00 GMT

The Netherlands impressed in a 2-1 win over Slovakia to set up a quarter-final with Brazil, whose best display of the tournament resulted in a 3-0 defeat of Chile.

Brazil inflict more misery on Chile

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:32:00 GMT

Brazil knocked Chile out of the FIFA World Cup™ for the third time as Juan, Luis Fabiano and Robinho scored to set up a quarter-final showdown with the Netherlands.

Dunga predicts championship match

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:16:00 GMT

Brazil coach Dunga is expecting a real "championship match" when his side tussle with Chile in their South American derby at the FIFA World Cup tonight.

Slovakia and Chile eye upsets

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

All the pressure will be on the Netherlands and Brazil when they take on Slovakia and Chile, teams who have already achieved a measure of success in reaching the last 16.

Brazil have history on their side

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:58:00 GMT

Chile will have to reverse the tide of history if they are to beat Brazil on Monday, having won just seven and lost 46 of their 65 previous encounters.

Bielsa hopes to change history

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 21:49:00 GMT

Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa knows that his team will have history working against them whem they meet Brazil in the Round of 16 on Monday.