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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.

Eusebio: Brazil have a clear run

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:39:00 GMT

Portugal legend Eusebio tells FIFA.com why, in spite of their exit, Carlos Queiroz’s men can be proud of their campaign, and his optimism for the future of the national team.

Queiroz rules out quitting

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:49:00 GMT

Carlos Queiroz said he would not quit his position as Portugal coach post despite returning empty-handed from the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Mourinho backs Ronaldo

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 19:40:00 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo has come under criticism for his performances at South Africa 2010 but his new club coach Jose Mourinho feels that those criticisms are misplaced.

Carvalho: We need to attack more

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 13:25:00 GMT

Having scored in only one of their four FIFA World Cup™ games, Ricardo Carvalho said Portugal have paid the price for not attacking their opponents more.

Eduardo laments opportunity missed

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 11:36:00 GMT

Portugal head for home after conceding just one goal in four games at South Africa 2010, with goalkeeper Eduardo in outstanding form throughout. Os Navegadores’ No1 spoke to FIFA.com.

Xavi: Spain on the up

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:17:00 GMT

Spain playmaker Xavi believes the UEFA European champions are hitting form at the right time as they bid to finally land the FIFA World Cup trophy.

Ronaldo gutted to go out

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:17:00 GMT

Portugal's resistance might have been breached, leaving Cristiano Ronaldo a broken man, but coach Carlos Queiroz believes his team will bounce back.

Del Bosque respect for Paraguay

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:12:00 GMT

After defeating Portugal 1-0, Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque insisted that he and his players will not make the mistake of underestimating quarter-final opponents Paraguay.

Queiroz admits Spain were better

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 23:03:00 GMT

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz said that his team can leave South Africa with dignity even though they lost to a better team in their Round of 16 clash with Spain.

Paraguay make history, Villa strikes

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 22:18:00 GMT

The Round of 16 concluded with Paraguay winning the first shoot-out of South Africa 2010 to reach their first quarter-final, where they will face a Spain side who beat Portugal.

Starters' success and Spanish history

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:50:00 GMT

In Tuesday's statistical review, we reflect on records for David Villa and Iker Casillas and look at the run of victories for teams taking the first kick in penalty shoot-outs.

Villa ends Portuguese dreams

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 21:29:00 GMT

Spain booked a quarter-final date with Paraguay by beating Portugal 1-0 in Cape Town, a 63rd-minute David Villa goal proving the difference between the two sides.

Del Bosque reflects on slow start

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:35:00 GMT

Vicente Del Bosque believes his side's opening defeat by Switzerland has been highly motivating as they seek to add to their recent success.

One favourite and three outsiders

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Spain, many observers' tip for the title, face a tough last 16 test against neighbours Portugal, while Group F winners Paraguay take on Asia's sole remaining representatives, Japan.

Spain or Portugal?

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 23:02:00 GMT

Spain and Portugal meet in the Round of 16 in what is shaping up to be a South Africa 2010 classic. FIFA.com wants to know who you think will prevail.

Spain play down Ronaldo threat

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:37:00 GMT

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque insisted that his players must not focus solely on stopping Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo when the two sides meet on Tuesday.

Villa backs Torres to come good

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:28:00 GMT

Fernando Torres has yet to score at South Africa 2010 but David Villa is backing his strike partner to start delivering goals soon.

Torres: We've still to hit our stride

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 19:37:00 GMT

Spain striker Fernando Torres speaks to FIFA about his recovery from injury, La Roja's form in South Africa, Cristiano Ronaldo and the last 16 showdown with Portugal.

Portugal plan to attack Spain

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 18:49:00 GMT

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz said that his team plan to attack from the outset in what he expects to be a "great, great show of football" against Spain on Tuesday.

Ferreira: Portugal are all as one

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:47:00 GMT

Chelsea defender Paulo Ferreira speaks exclusively to FIFA.com about Portugal's campaign so far and his lack of ego about coach Carlos Queiroz's rotation system.

Narrow margins in neighbourly duel

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 08:51:00 GMT

Although the final match of the Round of 16 pits Spain and Portugal against each other for the first time in FIFA World Cup history, these neighbours and rivals have plenty of history.

Spain-Portugal preview

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 22:10:00 GMT

Cape Town will host the eagerly-anticipated encounter between Iberian rivals Spain and Portugal on Tuesday, when the two sides meet at football’s top table for the first time.

We don't fear Spain, says Simao

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 16:24:00 GMT

Portugal winger Simao knows his side will be facing one of the best teams in the world when they confront Spain in the last 16, but he insists they have no fear.

Deco could return

Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:59:00 GMT

Deco is set to return to Portugal's line-up for their 2010 FIFA World Cup last-16 clash with Spain after recovering from a hip problem.

Queiroz: Undefeated record means nothing

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:48:00 GMT

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz has told his team not to get carried away by their unbeaten run as they enter the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup™.

Alonso should be fit for Portugal clash

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:56:00 GMT

Spain midfielder Xabi Alonso should be fit for their FIFA World Cup last-16 match with Portugal despite spraining his right ankle in the 2-1 victory over Group G rivals Chile on Friday.

Kalou pleads for luck

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 12:21:00 GMT

Salomon Kalou has welcomed his first FIFA World Cup experience against Brazil and Portugal but wants Côte d'Ivoire to have some luck with the draw if they qualify for the next tournament in Brazil.

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.

Del Bosque: Portugal concern me

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:52:00 GMT

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque does not feel his side have gained any advantage by securing a last 16 showdown with Portugal rather than five-times world champions Brazil.

Brazil finish top, Portugal do enough

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 08:27:00 GMT

Brazil took seven points from a possible nine to win Group G, while Portugal went through as their runners-up, one point clear of Côte d’Ivoire.

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.

Queiroz celebrates Portugal's merit

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:01:00 GMT

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz was proud of his team's performance in the group phase, including their 0-0 draw with Brazil on Friday.

Brazil stalemate suits Portugal

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 17:07:00 GMT

Portugal joined Brazil in the Round of 16 as Group G runners-up after the teams played out a hard-fought, if at times ill-tempered goalless draw in Durban.

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.

Portugal or Brazil?

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:26:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know you think the result will be in Durban: a Portugal win, a Brazil victory or a draw?

Dunga: No more 'traditional' powers

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 20:30:00 GMT

Brazil coach Dunga claimed that the days of "traditional" powers in international football are over and predicted a fun encounter with Portugal.

Dunga out to fill Kaka void

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 19:10:00 GMT

Brazil will be without Kaka when they take on Portugal, leaving Dunga with options to explore before naming the former FIFA World Player's replacement.

Queiroz: We're going for the win

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:07:00 GMT

Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz believes it will take a monumental effort for his side to upset Brazil tomorrow and clinch first place in Group G.

Portugal's turning point

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 17:35:00 GMT

Portugal are 18 games unbeaten since a friendly loss against Brazil in 2008, with keeper Eduardo also yet to taste defeat in national colours.

Portugal-Brazil preview

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 11:37:00 GMT

Buoyed by excellent performances in their respective second Group G matches, Portugal and Brazil will clash in Durban with top spot at stake.

Brazil wait on Elano

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 21:34:00 GMT

Brazil midfielder Elano has not participated in a full training session since suffering a calf strain in their 3-1 win over Côte d’Ivoire.

Kaka: Brazil going for the win

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 16:15:00 GMT

Brazil may have already qualified for the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup™, but Kaka has warned Portugal to still expect a battle when the two sides meet on Friday.

Deco battling to face Brazil

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:30:00 GMT

Portugal playmaker Deco admits he faces a battle to be fit in time for a showdown against his native Brazil.

No sympathy from Tiago

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:50:00 GMT

Portugal's Tiago insists he felt no guilt about condemning Korea DPR to a 7-0 defeat on Monday despite possible repercussions for their opponents.

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.