Smith steady as Weiss shines
Two candidates for the top youngster award were in action on Day 5, with Vladimir Weiss impressing and Tommy Smith producing a steady display.
View ArticleAge no barrier to free-scoring Brazil
In our statistical look back at Day 5 of South Africa 2010, FIFA.com highlights more milestones for Brazil and an important landmark for Korea DPR.
View ArticleTears flow as Brazil get started
Five-time champions Brazil got off to a winning start but both their victims, Korea DPR, and New Zealand struck a blow for the underdog on Day 5.
View ArticleAll smiles in New Zealand
New Zealand fans and media praised their national team's performance in their 1-1 draw against Slovakia on Tuesday.
View ArticleNelsen: It is down to spirit
New Zealand defender Ryan Nelsen declared that his team earned their point against Slovakia by "giving it everything".
View ArticleChiellini wary of All Whites' threat
Italy centre-back Giorgio Chiellini admitted that the world champions are worried about the aerial threat posed by New Zealand.
View ArticleAll Whites dare to dream
Buoyed by picking up their first ever FIFA World Cup point, minnows New Zealand are now daring to dream they can upset the odds and make the second round.
View ArticleFallon, Kiwi football missionary
New Zealand striker Rory Fallon is hoping the All Whites' exploits on the world stage can help provide the game with impetus in his homeland.
View ArticleKillen playing for future
New Zealand forward Chris Killen knows that the best way to draw the attention of a future employer is to score a goal against the world champions.
View ArticleKiwis' Brown could face Italy
New Zealand vice-captain Tim Brown could come into contention for the match against reigning world champions Italy on Sunday.
View ArticleItaly-New Zealand preview
FIFA.com looks ahead to a meeting between world champions Italy and Oceanian outsiders New Zealand that may not be as straightforward as it seems.
View ArticleWeiss keen to prove his worth
Vladimir Weiss, son of the Slovakia coach of the same name, says he will continue to work hard to maintain the respect of his team-mates.
View ArticleNelsen unsurprised by drained England
New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen, who plays in England for Blackburn Rovers, is not surprised that the England players look drained after a long season.
View ArticleLippi not thinking about absent stars
Italy coach Marcello Lippi said that he can't waste time lamenting the absence of injured stars Andrea Pirlo and Gianluigi Buffon.
View ArticleBrazil and Italy look to shine
Brazil will aim to turn on the style in a highly anticipated clash with Côte d'Ivoire while Italy take on minnows New Zealand in one of two Group F contests.
View ArticleGroup F: State of play
Italy would not have expected to be entering the last round of matches level on points with New Zealand. FIFA.com assesses the qualifying permutations.
View ArticleKiwis dare to dream
New Zealand remain in contention for the last 16 with one group match left and nobody sounds content to rest after two impressive draws.
View ArticleThese are Italy's best, says Lippi
After Italy's disappointing draw with New Zealand, coach Marcello Lippi insisted that his players have the talent to defend their title.
View ArticleNew Zealand fans ecstatic
New Zealand fans looked likely to party through the night after their team impressed with a 1-1 draw against world champions Italy.
View ArticleFabulous Fabiano and fab for Fabio
FIFA.com looks at the South Africa 2010 stats on a day that Brazil recorded a number of milestones and Fabio Cannavaro moved alongside one of the Azzurri greats.
View ArticleMixed fortunes for Slovakians, Kiwis
It was day to remember for two youthful New Zealand players but less so for the two Hyundai Best Young Player Award candidates on show for Slovakia.
View ArticleBrazil buoyant, Nazionale nervous
Brazil had reason to celebrate on Day 10 as they booked their place in the last 16 and so too did New Zealand after earning a famous draw with holders Italy.
View ArticleHerbert keeps his balance
New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert felt it was important to keep emotions in check after his side's momentous 1-1 draw against Italy on Sunday.
View ArticleWilliams: A Cup of hope
South African rugby hero Chester Williams talks to FIFA about the famous 1995 team and how the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ is continuing to help bring people together.
View ArticleKillen: Now it's our turn to laugh
A 1-1 draw with world champions Italy suggests New Zealand can no longer be considered the laughing stock of the global game, says striker Chris Killen.
View ArticleKiwi doctor breaks new ground
Besides causing upsets on the pitch, New Zealand have broken ground at this FIFA World Cup™ by having the first female team doctor, Celeste Geertsema.
View ArticleBonet has respect for Kiwis
Paraguay midfielder Carlos Bonet insists his side will not underestimate the threat posed by New Zealand in their final FIFA World Cup group match.
View ArticleReferee designations: matches 41-48
Howard Webb has been handed his second match of South Africa 2010 after being named the man in the middle for the game between Slovakia and Italy at Ellis Park.
View ArticleBanker Barron's stock rises
New Zealand's Andy Barron, who holds down a full-time job in a bank, tells FIFA.com how he was able to sneak into South Africa 2010 unnoticed - even by his colleagues.
View ArticleParaguay-New Zealand preview
Paraguay can become the third South American group winners by beating New Zealand but the All Whites' efforts so far in Group F suggests a close encounter.
View ArticleAll Whites won't hold back
New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert said that what his team have done so far is "incredible" but they want to go "one step further".
View ArticleMartino expects physical confrontation
Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino and goalkeeper Justo Villar expect New Zealand to try to take advantage of their physicality.
View ArticleHolders Italy under the spotlight
Italy are living dangerously as they enter their final Group F match against Slovakia still seeking a first win, while in Group E Denmark look to leapfrog Japan.
View ArticleHerbert: Players in confident mood
New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert admits there will be plenty of nerves in tonight's potential history-making FIFA World Cup clash against Paraguay.
View ArticleParaguay delight, Italy despair
Paraguay and Slovakia made it through, New Zealand made history but the big story in Group F was the elimination of reigning world champions Italy, consigned to the wooden spoon.
View ArticleKiwis bow out with pride
New Zealand coach Ricky Herbert was delighted with his team's performance at South Africa 2010, joking that he would "need to pinch myself".
View ArticleMisery for Italy on historic day
Japan, Paraguay and Slovakia clinched places in the Round of 16 on a day that will be best remembered for Italy, the reigning champions, missing out on the knockout phase.
View ArticleMixed displays from septet
New Zealand's Tommy Smith, Miroslav Stoch of Slovakia and Cameroonian Vincent Aboubakar made positive impressions as Groups E and F were wrapped up.
View ArticleKiwis find their feet on world stage
FIFA.com speaks with New Zealand duo Chris Wood and Ivan Vicelich about the All Whites historic showing at South Africa 2010 and the bright future for the game domestically.
View ArticleNelsen ponders international future
New Zealand captain Ryan Nelsen's own international future is uncertain after their FIFA World Cup exit but he is sure his country will go from strength to strength.
View ArticleDefining achievement for All Whites
New Zealand did the unthinkable at South Africa 2010 by holding the world champions and maintaining an undefeated record in what signifies the team’s arrival once and for all on the world stage.
View ArticleUnderdogs fire early warnings
With France and Italy having already found themselves on the end of early upsets, FIFA.com takes a look at the dark horses of the tournament who are out to upset the odds.
View ArticleIt ain't over til it's over
Landon Donovan's dramatic injury-time strike for USA against Algeria was the latest in a long line of FIFA World Cup™ late shows, as FIFA.com discovers.
View ArticleAll the right moves
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.
View ArticleThe adidas Golden Ball: a look back
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.
View ArticleSouth Africa 2010: 32 teams, 32 stories
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.
View ArticleA tournament of firsts
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.
View ArticleHerbert to remain in New Zealand
Ricki Herbert has turned his back on lucrative club offers from Europe, Asia and Africa to extend his contract with the Wellington Phoenix until the end of the 2012/13 A-League season.
View ArticleSouth Africa 2010 in numbers
FIFA.com takes a look through the statistics that matter, including records broken and top performers, in our look back at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
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