FIFA.com - 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ - News

A tournament of firsts

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:13:00 GMT

South Africa 2010 was bursting with unprecedented events in a whole range of areas, from team results to player landmarks. FIFA.com now takes you through a full list of firsts.

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.

Supersubs on song in South Africa

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 09:41:00 GMT

FIFA.com looks at the group of players who have risen from the bench to make significant - and often match-winning - impacts at South Africa 2010.

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.

Castrol Index: The ratings explained

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 11:41:00 GMT

The Castrol Index has produced some interesting scores at the FIFA World Cup™. FIFA.com rounds up some typical questions from users - together with the experts' answers.

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.

Chile youngsters look to 2014

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:06:00 GMT

Despite crashing out of the tournament to a clinical Brazil side, Chile won plenty of admirers at South Africa 2010 and are hopeful that their young side will go on to challenge in four years' time.

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.

Dunga: Past results count for nothing

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 19:48:00 GMT

Brazil defeated Chile twice in qualifying for South Africa 2010 but Brazilian coach Dunga said that this is a different Chile team and the old stats don't count for anything.

Robinho all fired up for Chile

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 18:18:00 GMT

If Robinho could have picked a team for Brazil to meet in the round of last 16 at the 2010 FIFA World Cup it would surely have been Chile, the side he has scored against six times before.

Brazil-Chile preview

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:14:00 GMT

The all-South American Round of 16 game will pit Brazil against a Chile side who will be out to rewrite the record books at Ellis Park on Monday night.

Chile out to topple Brazil

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 11:13:00 GMT

Chile will be out to derail Brazil's drive towards a sixth FIFA World Cup title on Monday when the South American teams meet in their Round of 16 showdown.

Lahm on the rise but Chile still rule

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 10:58:00 GMT

Germany captain Philipp Lahm rocketed up to to third but Chile duo Gary Medel and Waldo Ponce held on to top spot in a Castrol Index dominated by defenders.

Julio Cesar looks to the future

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:14:00 GMT

Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar believes his team is ready for the next chapter of the 2010 FIFA World Cup after taking a point from their game against Portugal.

Red the colour in Group H

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 01:42:00 GMT

Group H had looked a straightforward proposition for European champions Spain but La Roja had to work hard to progress from a section where Chile caught the eye.

Del Bosque optimistic going forward

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 23:38:00 GMT

Vicente Del Bosque feels that with wins against Honduras and Chile his Spain side have righted the ship after their surprising opening-match defeat against Switzerland.

Picture complete as Iberians advance

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 22:32:00 GMT

Spain and Portugal marched on to a last-16 showdown while Chile made it a South American clean sweep by also progressing on the final day of group stage action.

Century reached as Europeans slump

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:44:00 GMT

FIFA.com's final statistical review of the group stage features an unlikely scoreline, a milestone goal and reveals a gloomy outlook for the tournament's European contingent.

Spain edge Chile, both go through

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 21:25:00 GMT

Goals from David Villa and Andres Iniesta earned Spain a 2-1 win over ten-man Chile and a last-16 meeting with Portugal, while the losers also made it through despite defeat.

Santa Cruz talks up South American chances

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:06:00 GMT

Paraguay striker Roque Santa Cruz believes the rest of the world have even more to fear from South American sides now they have introduced a work ethic and resilience to their game.

Group H goes down to the wire

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT

European champions Spain have work to do to book their place in the Round of 16 when the curtain falls on Groups G and H with three places still up for grabs.

Del Bosque wary to Chile threat

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 08:09:00 GMT

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque was keen to stress the threat Chile pose to his side`s hopes of reaching the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup.

No change of tactics for Chile

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:12:00 GMT

Chile only need a draw from their final match against Spain but coach Marcelo Bielsa insists that playing for a draw is "more complicated" than trying to win.

Spain feel the pressure

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:55:00 GMT

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque lamented Spain's failure to take more points from their first two matches and playmaker Xavi asserted: "We have to win."

Spain and Chile sharpen their sights

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:57:00 GMT

After converting only a fraction of their chances so far, Spain and Chile know they cannot afford to repeat that profligacy in their last Group H encounter in Pretoria.

Chile-Spain preview

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 10:20:00 GMT

Historically Spain have the edge over Chile, though that record will be put to the test when the two sides meet with places in the Round of 16 at stake.

Gonzalez lauds 'dangerous' Spain

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:26:00 GMT

Chile winger Mark Gonzalez believes his side will be facing the most dangerous team in the FIFA World Cup on Friday when they take on Spain.

South Americans on song

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 01:41:00 GMT

CONMEBOL's finest have stolen the show so far in South Africa with Uruguay and Argentina winning their groups and Paraguay, Brazil and Chile top of theirs.

Torres ready to go the distance

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:30:00 GMT

Fernando Torres is confident he can now fully contribute to Spain's FIFA World Cup cause and hopes his country can reap the benefits of his "perfect" understanding with David Villa.

Bielsa won't consider permutations

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:38:00 GMT

Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa does not even want to contemplate the prospect of bowing out of the FIFA World Cup finals at the first hurdle with six points.

Medel maintains defensive supremacy

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 10:59:00 GMT

There is a South American flavour to the second Castrol Index of South Africa 2010, and it is once again a defender, Chile's Gary Medel, who is leading from the front.

Behrami hopes for another chance

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:12:00 GMT

Switzerland midfielder Valon Behrami is hoping his team-mates can keep his FIFA World Cup dream alive following his sending-off against Chile.

Group H: State of play

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 01:10:00 GMT

With one round still to play, FIFA.com takes a look at how the race for a Round of 16 berth could pan out. No teams are yet out of the running.

Portugal hit seven, Swiss finally crack

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:25:00 GMT

Portugal routed Korea DPR 7-0, Chile finally breached Switzerland's record-breaking defence and Spain got their first points on the board on Day 11 at South Africa 2010.

Attacking excellence, defensive distinction

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:43:00 GMT

Football's conflicting forces dominate Monday's statistical review, with goalscoring landmarks for David Villa and Portugal and a new defensive record for Switzerland.

Swiss retain hope in defeat

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:52:00 GMT

Switzerland may have gone down to defeat against Chile but Benjamin Huggel summed up the mood in the camp when saying: "It's in our own hands."

Gonzalez downs brave Swiss

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:57:00 GMT

Substitute Mark Gonzalez gave Chile a 1-0 victory in Group H over a dogged Switzerland side who played the final hour of the match with ten men.

Hitzfeld keeps players grounded

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 08:27:00 GMT

Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld said that they will not take anything for granted against Chile after their shock win over Spain.

Outsiders looking to seize control

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Although Spain were widely backed to take Group H by storm, it is Chile and Switzerland who will battle for top spot in the section after the duo both recorded wins in their initial outings.

Bielsa plotting Swiss downfall

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:37:00 GMT

Marcelo Bielsa looks to do with Chile what he could not do with Argentina in 2002 - lead them out of the group stage and into the last 16.

Fuentes: No margin for error

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 16:15:00 GMT

Chile defender Ismael Fuentes warns that La Roja need maximum points against Switzerland after their opponents threw Group H wide open by beating Spain.