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After 12 days of competition, Colombia have already achieved more than they could ever have imagined at the World Cup in Brazil.

Brazil are not eyeing an alternative to centre-forward Fred at the World Cup and are confident the misfiring forward will start hitting the target soon.

Lionel Messi's 90th-minute strike takes Argentina into the last-16 from Group F with a hard-fought 1-0 win over Iran.

India's women football team moved one place up to grab the 50th spot among 175 nations in the latest FIFA ranking.

Born with a rare genetic condition the soccer crazy family considers their uniqueness as a driving force for the national team.

Roy Hodgson's side were knocked out of the World Cup after Costa Rica beat Italy 1-0 but Mourinho ruled out any prospect of taking on the England job any time soon.

Colombia scored twice in six minutes in a lively second half to beat Ivory Coast 2-1 at the World Cup on Thursday and move to the last-16.

Hodgson expects prolific Uruguay striker Suarez to return from injury and give South Americans a much needed boost when the teams meet in the next match.

The 2-0 scoreline was kinder, but the manner of defeat was no easier to stomach for a side used to sweeping all before them.

Sterling has transferred his talents seamlessly from the Premier League to the international arena.

Australia coach Ange Postecoglou says it would be pointless trying to contain the Netherlands and hit back on the counter in their World Cup Group B match on Wednesday.

Spain's next match against Chile is a matter of "life or death" for the holders' World Cup chances, midfielder Fabregas said.

Dempsey scored one of fastest goals in World Cup history and John Brooks scored the winner in the 86th minute to give USA 2-1 win over Ghana.

Belgium return to their first World Cup in 12 years brimming with confidence and determination before the Group H opener against Algeria.

Bosnia paid the price for stage fright in their maiden World Cup appearance against heavyweights Argentina, coach Safet Susic said after their 2-1 defeat on Sunday.

Coach Vicente del Bosque said changes would be made for the must-win match against Chile on Wednesday.