WORLD CUP

The U.S. soccer team could use Landon Donovan after Jozy Altidore's injury.

All of Group B will play on Wednesday in the 2014 World Cup.

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.

John Brooks' goal in the USA World Cup win over Ghana is likely to bring in new fans -- and companies.

U.S. soccer fans enjoyed victory and celebrity at a public viewing of the U.S.-Ghana World Cup match in Sao Paulo on Monday.

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.

Fabio Capello will look to lead Russia past South Korea in the group phase.

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

There was no immediate word on casualties but a Reuters witness near the scene heard a loud boom. Some residents said they also heard a second explosion.

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

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

One Direction's global tour is the only event selling more tickets than the World Cup on the world's largest ticket exchange.

Feghouli's goal in the 24th minute against Belgium shockingly put Algeria on top at the half, 1-0.

The U.S. soccer team's World Cup betting odds improved after beating Ghana.

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.

Chinese companies are offering "drunk insurance" to fans who may get too rowdy celebrating the World Cup.

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

Brazil enter the match without one of their top forwards.

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.

The clock never "stops" in soccer, so how do referees account for injuries and the like?

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 scored a goal within less than a minute of the kickoff of Monday evening's game against Ghana.