Football

The United States will advance to the round of 16 if it beats Algeria.

Lionel Messi will captain Argentina for the first time in Tuesday's World Cup encounter with Greece.

Monday's session went ahead without any of the drama of Sunday.

Nice to know there's one thing you can count on at this topsy-turvy World Cup as Brazil lives up to its billing.

Edwin Palacios, the youngest of Honduras' football-playing brothers, was kidnapped and murdered three years ago.

The Chelsea midfielder missed the pre-match training at Green Point Stadium on Sunday with a left hip injury.

The Brazilians already are in position to advance while the Italians' status is uncertain.

Chile midfielder Jean Beausejour said Switzerland's surprise victory over Spain in the World Cup.

Hitzfeld instructed his players to shut Spain out of the centre of the field and force them on to the flanks.

A French team in disarray will face a Mexico lineup which is growing in confidence in a Group A match.

Greece coach Otto Rehhagel says his cautious tactics match his players.

Spain dominated possession throughout the match, but could find no way through Switzerland's determined defence.

England's World Cup opener against the United States last weekend was the sixth consecutive game Rooney had failed to score.

Ivory Coast tied Portugal 0-0 at the World Cup, largely outplaying its higher-ranked opponent.

Spain's game will pass through the boots of midfield genius Xavi Hernandez.

At home and abroad, Howard's athleticism, unshakable confidence and leadership have won the Everton goalkeeper rave reviews.