SOCCER

James Rodriguez's goal in the 64th gave Colombia a chance to boogie.

U.S. striker Jozy Altidore was ruled out against Portugal, while Cristiano Ronaldo's status remains unclear.

Italy captain Gianluigi Buffon has returned to training and could take his place in goal in the Azzurri’s second match of the 2014 World Cup, against Costa Rica.

Cameroon now joins Australia and Spain to become one of three countries eliminated from this year’s tournament.

There was a lot working against the defending champions in the 2014 World Cup.

Holders Spain were sent crashing out of the 2014 World Cup at the first huddle courtesy of a 2-0 victory for Chile at the Maracana.

England and Uruguay will both be desperate for victory when they meet in the World Cup group stage on Thursday.

Stunning early losses have Japan and Greece fighting to stay alive in Brazil.

An Aussie victory or draw could put Group B back into play for Spain, who appeared out after their 5-1 drubbing at the hands of Netherlands.

Colombia must answer depth questions ahead of pivotal Group C match against Ivory Coast.

Croatia earned plaudits in their World Cup opener, but a 3-1 defeat to Brazil means they now realistically need a victory against Cameroon on Wednesday.

Here are some interesting facts about Guillermo Ochoa, who was "man of the match" in Tuesday's game between Brazil and Mexico.

Igor Akinfeev allowed a goal to South Korea that went through his hands.

Spain will need to produce an immediate positive response to their heavy defeat by the Netherlands when they take on Chile at the World Cup on Wednesday.

Mexico and goalkeeper Guillermo Ochoa frustrated hosts Brazil in a goalless draw at the 2014 World Cup in Fortaleza.

The Barca teammates entered the Mexico match with a new look.

Brazil and Mexico each have three points entering their second game.

The Netherlands will be striving to build on their 5-1 demolition of Spain when they take on Australia in their second match of the 2014 World Cup.

The Belgians are heavy favorites to advance out of the group.

Russia take on South Korea in their opening match of the 2014 World Cup, hoping their experienced coach Fabio Capello can be a difference-maker.

A talented Belgium team begins their 2014 World Cup with a group match against Algeria in Belo Horizonte on Tuesday.

Local police managed to keep protesters well away from the Estadio das Dunas where Vice President Joe Biden was present to watch the game.

The young defender scored the game winner for the U.S. over nemesis Ghana.

John Brooks came off the bench to score a late winner for the United States in their opening 2014 World Cup match against Ghana.

Jozy Altidore’s injury against Ghana presents a problem for United States coach Jurgen Klinsmann.

Clint Dempsey got the United States’ 2014 World Cup campaign off to a perfect start, with a goal inside the first minute against Ghana.

Ahead of the United States’ opening game against Ghana, coach Jürgen Klinsmann has backed his players to flourish at the 2014 World Cup.

Thomas Müller fired a hat-trick in Germany’s emphatic 4-0 victory over Portugal in their opening game of the World Cup.

Pepe will have to sit out the next match against the United States.