We must score first – Xabi Alonso
Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso says he is expecting a tough match against Paraguay and whoever scores first will have the best chance of progressing...

GreatOdds backing Brazil for trophy
If the bookmakers are anything to go by, Brazil are in line for a sixth World Cup title.

Fans proud as Japan bows out
Japan fans are standing behind their national team after its bid to make the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time fell just short of...

Paraguay beat Japan on penalties
Paraguay beat Japan 5-3 on penalties after the sides were tied at 0-0 after extra-time at Loftus Versfeld.

Japan to rely on fast tackles
Japanese defender Tulio has declared himself fit for their Last 16 clash with Paraguay in Pretoria today after recovering from a knock, although ...

Japan's Takeshi Okada to change his tactics
After surprising the skeptics in the opening round of the World Cup, Japan coach Takeshi Okada knows he's got a special challenge coming up.

Paraguay qualify, New Zealand go home
Paraguay and New Zealand drew 0-0 in a Group F encounter which means Paraguay are through to the next round while the Kiwis go home.

Jerome Damon to handle crunch clash
All eyes will be on South African referee Jerome Damon when he takes charge of the crucial Group E match between Denmark and Japan in Rustenburg...

Enrique Vela rates Paraguay's chances
Paraguay midfielder Enrique Vera believes his team has what it takes to reach the knockout stages.

Paraguay beat Slovakia
Paraguay beat Slovakia 2-0 in a Group F clash at the Free State Stadium.