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European qualifying fixtures announced

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:52:00 GMT

All but two of the Groups in European Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014 have had their fixtures finalised, with England, France, Italy and Spain starting out away to Moldova, Finland, Bulgaria and Georgia respectively.

Cech: The draw was very kind to Slovakia

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 09:31:00 GMT

Marek Cech speaks to FIFA.com about Slovakia’s qualification campaigns for UEFA EURO 2012 and Brazil 2014, life at West Bromwich Albion and his ambitions for the future.

Santos: A good draw for us

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 14:14:00 GMT

"I have to admit that the draw was a good one for us considering the teams which have been drawn together in other groups,” Greece coach Fernando Santos.

All to play for in Group G

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:25:00 GMT

Group G includes three serious candidates for an automatic berth at the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014: two-time participants Greece, Slovakia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Drama and derbies await in Europe

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:37:00 GMT

The draw for the European zone yielded some potentially thrilling sections, with local rivalries set to be stirred and the world champions left to do battle with another winner of football's ultimate prize.

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.

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.

Santos to coach Greece

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 02:07:00 GMT

The Greek Football Federation have confirmed Fernando Santos is to succeed Otto Rehhagel as national team coach.

Rehhagel resigns as Greece coach

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:08:00 GMT

Greece officials have confirmed coach Otto Rehhagel has resigned following the team's elimination from the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Samaras in dreamland

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 12:51:00 GMT

Greece striker Georgios Samaras' FIFA World Cup has been "an unbelievable dream" despite the team's early exit in the group stage.

Rueful Greeks head for home

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 11:50:00 GMT

Beaten 2-0 by Argentina on Tuesday evening, Greece are out of South Africa 2010 and will be heading home with mixed feelings.

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.

Messi revels in leading role

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 23:11:00 GMT

Argentina's Lionel Messi described the opportunity to take on the captain's duties against Greece as "something very special".

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.

Argentina beat Greece, book Mexico date

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 21:38:00 GMT

Argentina's two Martins - Demichelis and Palermo - were on target as Diego Maradona's side beat Greece 2-0 to finish top of Group B and set up a last-16 duel with Mexico.

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.

Maradona: Brazil still favourites

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 08:12:00 GMT

Argentina coach Diego Maradona was keen to play down the growing expectations surrounding his in-form side, insisting Brazil are still favourites.

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.

Rehhagel: Argentina not just about Messi

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:04:00 GMT

Greece coach Otto Rehhagel understands how dangerous Lionel Messi can be but said that Greece can't leave themselves exposed elsewhere.

Maradona: Messi will play

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 13:15:00 GMT

Argentina coach Diego Maradona has dismissed suggestions he might rest Lionel Messi for tomorrow's final Group B clash against Greece.

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.

Greece-Argentina preview

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:59:00 GMT

Greece will aim to continue their recovery in Group B against Diego Maradona's Argentina, arguably the most impressive side thus far at South Africa 2010.

Greeks no lambs to the slaughter

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 11:01:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with a handful of Greece's heroes on the eve of a make-or-break meeting with Argentina, finding the spirit light and breezy in the camp.

Greece focus on stopping Argentina attack

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 22:03:00 GMT

Greece have a difficult test ahead of them in their match against an Argentina side that have scored five goals in their first two matches.

Aguero looking forward to Argentina start

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 21:48:00 GMT

Argentina coach Diego Maradona is expected to make several changes to his starting line-up against Greece, including the insertion of Sergio Aguero.

Argentina intend to keep attacking

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 19:05:00 GMT

Argentina striker Carlos Tevez insisted that "Argentina are a team who go forward" ahead of their final group match against Greece.

Kapetanos: Messi in way of Greece progress

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:10:00 GMT

Greece striker Pantelis Kapetanos has singled out Lionel Messi for praise but insists they will not be overawed by Argentina in their final Group B match.

Argentina aim to continue momentum

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 13:11:00 GMT

Form and history favour Argentina against unpredictable Greece on Tuesday when Group B at the FIFA World Cup draws to a close.

Rehhagel downplays Greek chances

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:47:00 GMT

Greece coach Otto Rehhagel has admitted that his team's chances of beating Argentina in their final Group B match are slim.

Kaita frets over red card

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 16:31:00 GMT

Nigeria midfielder Sani Kaita has admitted to having sleepless nights after his sending-off in the 2-1 Group B defeat to Greece.

Utility men making their mark

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 08:30:00 GMT

Players who can operate in different roles are a coach's dream. FIFA.com looks at the versatile performers on show here in South Africa.

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.

Greece plan to keep it simple

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:35:00 GMT

Greece players indicated that they intended to keep things simple and rely on their self-belief when the meet up with Argentina on Tuesday.

Greece face tough mission, says Rehhagel

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 03:14:00 GMT

Greece coach Otto Rehhagel said his team reacted well after going down a goal to Nigeria, but Argentina will present an even greater challenge.

Higuain shines as France slump

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 23:00:00 GMT

Gonzalo Higuain's hat-trick for Argentina against Korea Republic took top billing but Day 7 also brought a Mexico win over France and Greece's first FIFA World Cup success.

Landmark goals for Higuain and Hernandez

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:26:00 GMT

FIFA.com's daily look at South Africa 2010's statistics features Gonzalo Higuain grabbing the first FIFA World Cup hat-trick in eight years and Javier Hernandez notching the tournament's 2,100th goal.

Moderate displays from active quintet

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:19:00 GMT

After yesterday witnessed Hyundai Best Young Player Award contenders watching from the sidelines, a quintet of hopefuls returned to the fore today.

Samaras savours historic win

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 19:07:00 GMT

Greece striker Georgios Samaras is delighted to have been part of Greece's first victory ever in a FIFA World Cup™.

Greece edge ten-man Nigeria

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 17:16:00 GMT

Dimitrios Salpingidis and Vasileios Torosidis scored to earn Greece a 2-1 comeback victory over ten-man Nigeria – their first triumph on the world stage.

Last 16 in sight

Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Argentina and Korea Republic will cross paths for the second time in FIFA World Cup history on Thursday knowing that whoever wins in their Group B meeting will take a giant stride towards the Round of 16.

Rehhagel: We can recover

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 22:19:00 GMT

Greece coach Otto Rehhagel said that his team are capable of recovering from their 2-0 defeat at the hands of Korea Republic.

Super Eagles sharpen talons

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 20:08:00 GMT

Nigeria coach Lars Lagerback said that his Super Eagles have a good week of practice ahead of their important encounter with Greece.

Yakubu living the dream

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 16:38:00 GMT

Nigeria forward Yakubu Ayegbeni tells FIFA.com why confidence is high in the Super Eagles' camp as they prepare for the Group B showdown with Greece.

Samaras eyes return to old ways

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Striker Georgios Samaras is confident he and his Greek team-mates can put a rough start to the 2010 FIFA World Cup behind them and get back to the gritty, effective football of old.

Tzorvas: The team must remain united

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:38:00 GMT

Criticised for his part in Korea Republic's opening goal, Greece's No1 Alexandros Tzorvas has claimed that To Piratiko has said that the squad will stick together no matter what.

Salpingidis wary of Nigeria

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:19:00 GMT

Greece forward Dimitris Salpingidis has warned his side will need to keep their focus all over the pitch if they are to get their 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign back on track.

Pressure on Greece and Nigeria

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:09:00 GMT

Greece and Nigeria meet on Thursday with the shadow of early elimination hanging over both. The loser can almost certainly pack for home.

Jung living the dream

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:28:00 GMT

Goalkeeper Jung Sung-Ryong was an unsung hero in Korea Republic's 2-0 victory over Greece in their Group B opener, as he fulfilled a boyhood dream.