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07/02/2002
Germany's Kahn wins top player award
Goalkeeper Oliver Kahn led his German team to the finals.
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German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn won the Golden Ball award on Tuesday despite giving up a pair of goals to Ronaldo in Brazil's 2-0 victory in the World Cup final. Kahn allowed just three goals during the tournament.
07/01/2002
Maradona: World Cup final 'mediocre'
Diego Maradona lashes out Monday.
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Controversial soccer great Diego Maradona railed against Japan, lashed out at soccer's governing body, and dismissed the World Cup final as "mediocre" as he defiantly answered questions on Monday.
Ronaldo energizes Brazil, World Cup
Ronaldo kisses the World Cup.
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In 12 telling minutes, Ronaldo rose up and cemented his place in soccer history with two meaningful goals to lead Brazil to a 2-0 shutout of Germany and win the country's fifth World Cup title.
World Cup notebook
Ronaldo's two goals in Sunday's final put him in elite company. Nine players, three of them Brazilians, have scored two or more goals in a World Cup final.
World Cup bests-worsts
Some of the superlatives and gaffes of World Cup 2002.
06/30/2002
Brazil-liant! Ronaldo scores twice in Cup win
Ronaldo scored twice in the second half to lead Brazil to a 2-0 win over Germany in the World Cup final Sunday morning.
Kahn's mistake costs Germany
Germany's Oliver Kahn showed that even superstar goalkeepers make mistakes.
Fans in Brazil celebrate fifth World Cup title
The sounds of car horns, plastic trumpets and fireworks filled the air Sunday in Rio de Janiero as Brazil celebrated an unprecedented fifth World Cup title.
Despite loss, German fans still proud of team
Despite losing the World Cup championship to Brazil, German fans still seemed proud of a team that many predicted wouldn't survive the tournament's first round.
World Cup results
A list of the results of the championship match of the World Cup.
Americans set sights on 2006 Cup
The cupboard is anything but bare for U.S. Soccer, with young talent spilling over the sides. The gifted new guard Landon Donovan makes it increasingly probable that the next U.S. World Cup quarterfinal appearance won't cause world soccer to gasp.
World Cup notebook
German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, hitching a ride to the World Cup final aboard Japanese Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi's official plane, had high hopes his country could beat Brazil.
06/29/2002
Record-quick goal lifts Turkey over South Korea
Turkey striker Hakan Sukur (foreground) is pursued by South Korea's Lee Min Sung.
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Hakan Sukur scored the fastest opening goal in World Cup history, just 11 seconds into Turkey's 3-2 victory Saturday night over South Korea for third place in the World Cup.
Either Brazil or Germany can win, but only one with flair
Brazil's Rivaldo (left) and Ronaldo laugh during practice on Friday.
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Steve Davis writes that World Cup 2002 looks increasingly like a stirring horse race - albeit one where the ponies shot forward too fast and tuckered out a little coming down the stretch.
Germany-Brazil matchups
Notebook: Third-place game today isn't without passion
South Korea is the first non-European team in the third-place game since
Brazil edged Italy in 1978.
06/28/2002
Kahn reconsiders: Final against Brazil is special
Oliver Kahn encourages the Germans during their defeat of South Korea.
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Oliver Kahn has changed his mind. The World
Cup final will be the pinnacle of his career, after all. Before and during the early stages of the tournament, Kahn said he
played in so many big games that a World Cup final would be just another
match.
Notebook: Mexican player gets 4-game suspension
Mexican defender Rafael Marquez, sent off in the
second-round match against the United States, was suspended by FIFA for
four international matches and fined $5,440.
06/27/2002
Brazil-Germany: A clash of soccer super powers
'Nobody really expected us to even go to the round of 16,' said German coach Rudi Voeller.
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It's the missing matchup, the game soccer has waited 50 years to see.
Brazil and Germany, the sport's most dominant nations, have never met in the World Cup -- until now.
And what a place for their first meeting -- in the final, for the trophy, with all the world watching.
Notebook: German club makes mark in title game
Finalists Brazil and Germany feature six players from
the German club Bayer Leverkusen. Five of them play for Germany (including
Michael Ballack, who is suspended).
06/26/2002
Finally, it's Brazil vs. Germany for the Cup
Brazil's Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the game's only goal.
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It's the missing matchup, the game soccer has waited a
half-century to see. Brazil and Germany, the sport's most dominant nations, have never met in the World Cup – until now. Brazil made the matchup a reality by beating Turkey, 1-0, Wednesday.
World Cup notebook
Germany is sure to miss Michael Ballack, its only goal-scorer in successive wins over the United States and South
Korea.
06/25/2002
Germany ends S. Korea's run, reaches Cup final
German striker Michael Ballack celebrates after scoring the game's only goal.
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Michael Ballack scored on the rebound of his own shot in the 75th minute to give Germany a 1-0 victory Tuesday night, ending South Korea's dream of becoming the first Asian team in a World Cup final.
Turkey has pride - perhaps even a shot
Maybe the soccer world has this whole thing backward.
Maybe it's the Turks everyone should focus on for their World Cup
semifinal with Brazil.
Notebook: Ronaldo practices, says leg pain is gone
SAITAMA, Japan – Ronaldo ran, passed and shot on goal Monday and said he
felt no pain in his leg as Brazil prepared for its upcoming World Cup
semifinal with Turkey.
06/24/2002
Semifinal previews
Semifinal previews
Soccer fans put bad foot forward
In the hours before the New York Rangers hosted the deciding game of
the 1994 Stanley Cup, I watched Rangers fans, decked out in their red,
white and blue best, slip into a church not far from Madison Square
Garden.
06/23/2002
Essay: Americans appear to warm up to soccer
American soccer fans celebrate before the USA-Germany game.
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Can it be that after a successful U.S. push deep into World Cup 2002, America at large is starting to figure out why one singular tally on the score sheet matters so much?
World Cup notebook
Brazil's feared attack of the "Three R's" is going to be down a letter or two in the semifinals.
06/22/2002
South Korea vaults into semifinals
Spain's Fernando Morientes tries a scissor kick as South Korea's goalie Lee Woon Jae (right) defends.
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World Cup co-host South Korea kept their improbable World Cup run alive Saturday, upsetting Spain 5-3 in a penalty-kick shootout after a 0-0 tie to become the first Asian nation ever to reach the semifinals.
Turkey triumphs over Senegal in overtime
Substitute Ilhan Mansiz deflected a perfect cross by Umit Davala four minutes into the extra session Saturday night, lifting one of the longest shots from Europe past surprising Senegal, 1-0.
Fans hope interest in U.S. soccer doesn't burn out quickly
For once, the country's slowly growing legions of soccer fans are happy their sport was met by a collective ya
MLS is looking for a World Cup kick
Burn general manager Andy Swift says the U.S. team's unexpected success in this month's World Cup gives the 6-year-old MLS a chance to expand its fan base.
Ronaldinho says his ejection undeserved
Brazil's Ronaldinho was ejected for a tackle on Danny Mills just outside the English penalty area. He stepped on Mills' foot, and referee Felipe Ramos of Mexico ruled intent to injure.
Germans' score for ruckus? Nil
Adrian Winnubst greeted me at the door when I went to the Black Forest Restaurant to watch the soccer game Friday, but he warned me not to pester the Germans. "It's not a good time right now," he whispered. "Wait until halftime."
Cheers and tears by dawn's early light
Let me tell you what it was like at 5 a.m. on Friday. It was dark. And it was quiet.
06/21/2002
U.S. created opportunities, couldn't capitalize
Landon Donovan (right) can't take advantage of one of his team's best scoring chances.
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Soccer writer Steve Davis writes that the emerging U.S. soccer team learned a valuable lesson in its 1-0 loss. Soccer is still about one thing: finishing scoring chances. Germany did so. The United States didn't.
• Local German fans follow their hearts, roots
• Slideshows: Game | Reaction
Cup dreams dashed: Germany downs U.S.
U.S. captain Claudio Reyna blows a kiss to supporters as he walks off the field.
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The best United States soccer team in 72 years finally met its match. The Americans lost to Germany 1-0 on Friday in the quarterfinals of the World Cup, although they outplayed their taller, stronger opponents for much of the night.
• Analysis: U.S. fought well, couldn't finish
• Local German fans follow their hearts, roots
• Slideshows: Game | Reaction
Local German fans follow their hearts, roots
Chris Holzmeier grew up playing soccer in Munich, Germany. He moved to America 35 years ago, but remains a loyal fan of German soccer. That's why he showed up at Henk's European Deli & Black Forest Bakery near Northwest Hwy., decked out in an official German national jersey Friday morning.
Brazil advances with 2-1 win over England
Brazil's Rivaldo celebrates after scoring against England in the first half of Friday's match.
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Ronaldinho, the least accomplished of Brazil's Three Rs, was unstoppable Friday, lifting the four-time champions into the World Cup semifinals. Ronaldinho made two of the tournament's signature plays to lead Brazil past England. Then he got ejected, and Brazil had to play a man down for the last 33 minutes.
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Germans celebrate World Cup victory
Locals tensely watched Germany's World Cup team against the underdog United States squad, then broke out in celebration after it scratched out a close victory.
06/20/2002
No one's kicking U.S. soccer around
U.S. coach Bruce Arena has pushed all the right buttons thus far.
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Columnist Kevin Sherrington writes that Americans have dominated all sports except the world's favorite - soccer. So far, the Americans' success at the World Cup hasn't gone over well with other nations. Afterall, no one likes a smug, rich neighbor that wins.
Was the fix in? Duh, whatever
Cries of match-fixing or player payoffs are emanating from Mexico and from its significant fan pockets in Dallas after the United States' 2-0 upset in the second round.
Mexican official: 'We lost to an inferior team'
Mexicans still can't get over losing to the United States in the World Cup.
U.S.-Germany matchups
Crunch time for U.S.
For the U.S. to beat Germany, Brad Friedel will need to continue his spectacular play in goal.
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The U.S. soccer team has zero fear factor going into Friday morning's World Cup quarterfinal match against Germany.
World Cup previews
Immigrants root for 'home' teams
Karl Kuby (center), owner of Kuby's Sausage House in Dallas, and employees Nancy Taylor (left) and Dieter Probson pull for Germany.
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Folks from Brazil, England, Germany, South Korea, Senegal, Spain and Turkey all agree – if the teams from their native lands happen to beat the United States in the World Cup, soccer's shimmering showcase, none would be particularly upset.
Univisión scores with World Cup ratings
The Spanish-language network continues to score with the growing popularity of the World Cup. Ratings from Nielsen Media Research show that Univisión had 42 percent more viewers than ESPN early Monday morning, when the underdog U.S. team eliminated the national team of soccer-loco Mexico.
06/19/2002
Will U.S. stars cash in?
Landon Donovan's ability to speak Spanish might make him a crossover star.
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Despite its success, the U.S. team will need more wins and a definining moment for its stars to receive lucrative endorsement contracts.
World Cup: Where to watch
If football, for you, is a game played with a round, checkered ball -- not a pigskin -- then you're probably already caught up in all this World Cup fever. For a true fan experience, watch the remaining games at one of these local pubs.
Notebook: 50,000 welcome home Irish team
Ireland's team arrived home Tuesday to a jubilant welcome - including a reception with the president and a rock concert - after its second-round elimination by Spain.
Italians see red over officiating
Seething Italian players claimed Tuesday they were knocked out of the World Cup by poor officiating.
Officials key to U.S.-Germany quarterfinal match
Officiating will play an important role in the U.S.-Germany match Friday.
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The United States is up against a physically powerful German team that will use every inch of rope permitted by the referee. Soccer writer Steve Davis believes Team USA has a better chance if the strong-willed German players aren't allowed to dictate the limits of enforcement.
06/18/2002
South Korea stuns Italy in OT
S. Korea's Lee Chun Soo (left) and Cha Du Ri celebrate Tuesday's win.
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South Korea pulled off a stunning 2-1 upset of Italy at the World Cup on Tuesday, tying the score with just minutes left and then scoring the game-winner in overtime.
Turkey ends Japan's run, 1-0
Turkey's Umit Davala (22) heads the ball past Japan goalie Siego Narazaki for the only goal of the match.
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Turkey broke Japanese hearts with a 1-0 victory that knocked the co-host out of the World Cup on Tuesday. Umit Davala, rising high and unmarked in the penalty area with his Mohawk hairdo, scored on a header off a corner kick in the 12th minute, putting Turkey in the quarterfinals for the first time, against Senegal.
Dejected fans call it a day after co-host Japan loses to Turkey
Japan's soccer fans have formed a sea of blue jerseys, turning out by the tens of thousands to watch World Cup games on giant video screens. They cheered, they jumped off bridges, they danced half-naked in the streets. On Tuesday, they sobbed in the stands after a goal by Turkey ended Japan's best performance in the World Cup, reducing the co-host from surprise contender to dejected spectator.
Germans hold advantage over U.S.
U.S. soccer players hardly need a classroom lecture on German soccer might neither the historical kind nor the physical kind.
Will the other football ever be a player here?
A Soccer City store clerk selects a Team Brazil jersey for a fan from Dallas. U.S. and Mexico items were sold out.
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With each improbable step in the World Cup – the U.S. finished a statistical last in the 1998 competition – the American team wins more fans for the sport. But even though a zillion American kids play soccer these days, it has steadfastly remained a second-tier sport.
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What impact will the U.S. showing at the World Cup have?
• Pain, gain at the World Cup
Pain, gain at the World Cup
Red, white and green tears streamed down the faces of stunned Mexican soccer fans who had gathered early Monday at the capital's Angel of Independence to celebrate what was supposed to be an easy victory over a pushover American squad.
Arena almost alternated Friedel and Keller
Brad Friedel has been one of the stars of the World Cup, saving a pair of penalty kicks and getting the first shutout for the United States in 52 years.
06/17/2002
Horn: Do you believe in jingoism?
Question: If someone handed a red card to Jack Edwards this morning, what would ESPN's voice of soccer's World Cup do with it?
MLS 'misfits' keep U.S. alive and kickin'
Brian McBride (right) is one of several MLS players on the U.S. squad.
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The United States, relying on big contributions from MLS players, is surprising the world, Steve Davis writes. Eight of the United States' 11 starters in Monday's historic 2-0 win over Mexico are current or former MLS players. Brian McBride was the league's No. 1 pick in 1996.
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Victory and defeat
American beauty: U.S. stuns Mexico, 2-0
Brian McBride (left) celebrates his goal against Mexico with teammate Claudio Reyna.
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Brian McBride and Landon Donovan scored on counterattacks, and the United States shocked Mexico 2-0 Monday to advance to the quarterfinals of the World Cup, the Americans' best showing since 1930. The U.S. next plays on Friday against Germany.
• Fans offer cheers in U.S., tears in Mexico
• Slideshows:
Game action |
Victory and defeat
Fans offer cheers in U.S., tears in Mexico
The 1:30 a.m. (CST) start didn't deter fans from both sides of the border to stay awake and watch the game on television from Jeonju, South Korea.
Four-time champion Brazil defeats Belgium, 2-0
Four-time champion Brazil defeated Belgium 2-0 on Monday with second-half goals from Rivaldo and Ronaldo, advancing to the quarterfinals of the World Cup.
U.S. coach: 'The gap is closing'
U.S. coach Bruce Arena knows all about how Germany beat the Americans four years ago in the World Cup. He also has a warning for the Germans and everyone else: "The gap is closing."
Loss stuns soccer-mad Mexicans
Millions of Mexicans – including President Vicente Fox – stayed up through the night to have their hearts broken, their dreams of advancing to the World Cup quarterfinals smashed with a 2-0 loss to the United States.
World Cup notebook
A referee's report regarding the ejection of Portugal's Joao Pinto against South Korea was submitted, but FIFA officials would not say if it included charges he punched the referee.
06/16/2002
Spain defeats Ireland on penalty kicks, reaches quarterfinals
Spain beat Ireland 3-2 in a penalty-kick shootout Sunday after a 1-1 tie, reaching the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Senegal beats Sweden, 2-1, in overtime
Senegal didn't come to the World Cup for a vacation. It came for a trophy. Thanks to Henri Camara's overtime goal, the tournament newcomers extended their stay, beating Sweden 2-1 Sunday.
U.S., Mexico meet in new setting
U.S. midfielder Earnie Stewart says the rivalry with Mexico is a "hate-love relationship."
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Gamesmanship, close matches, schoolboy shenanigans and a few bizarre happenings have marked the Mexico-United States rivalry for the last decade. Not coincidentally, that also marks the period of time when U.S. Soccer has climbed out of third-world status in the global game.
U.S. must regroup on defense
Every match is meaningful when the bigwigs of North American soccer collide. But never have the stakes been so high as Monday.
Coaching change boosts Mexico
The United States and Mexico have emerged as unlikely opponents in the round of 16 teams vying for a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals.
Experts have advice if you want to stay up for World Cup
So you want to catch the U.S.-Mexico soccer showdown – which starts at 1:30 a.m. Monday – and still put in a good day's work?
Calf injury sidelines Agoos for 4-6 weeks
U.S. center back Jeff Agoos, heavily criticized for his performance so far at Korea-Japan 2002, will miss the remainder of the tournament with a calf injury.
World Cup notebook
German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn, who was celebrating his 33rd birthday, had only one complaint about his country's 1-0 victory over Paraguay on Saturday. The 25,176 spectators weren't very rowdy.
06/15/2002
England advances to quarterfinals
England's David Beckham (top) and Emile Heskey celebrate Heskey's goal against Denmark.
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England reached the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 12 years Saturday, routing sluggish Denmark 3-0 on goals by Rio Ferdinand, Michael Owen and Emile Heskey. Off to the kind of start it had in 1966, when it claimed its only World Cup title, England now prepares for a showdown on Friday with either four-time champion Brazil or Belgium in Shizuoka, Japan.
Germany nips Paraguay, 1-0
Three-time champion Germany opened the second round of the World Cup on Saturday with a 1-0 victory over Paraguay on a late goal by Oliver Neuville.
With U.S.-Mexico Cup clash, nations border on a new rivalry
Even as friends and trading partners, Mexico and the United States bicker over everything from border water rights to the death penalty, as if geography and fate had thrust two proud nations into an eternal battle of wills.
Soccer fans not defined by border
From neighborhoods to stores to workplaces on both sides of the border, the hands-down favorite in Monday's big game between the United States and Mexico is the Mexican team.
France ponders coaching move
A decision whether to replace French national team coach Roger Lemerre will be made after a meeting in Lyon on July 6.
06/14/2002
U.S. loses, but advances, thanks to South Korea
Poland's goalkeeper Radolsaw Majdan makes a save in front of Earnie Stewart of the U.S.
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The United States is alive in the World Cup – thanks to
the host South Koreans. The Americans were beaten 3-1 by Poland. But when South Korea edged Portugal 1-0, it
also sent the Americans into the second round. The U.S. will face Mexico Monday at 1:30 a.m.
Slideshow
As World Cup moves into knockout stage, anything could happen
After a first round in which France, Argentina and Portugal -- all ranked in the top five in the world -- were sensationally knocked out, reputations appear to mean nothing to fearless upstarts. The motto in South Korea and Japan seems to be anything can happen.
South Korea eliminates Portugal, 1-0
South Korea shocked short-handed Portugal 1-0 with a second-half goal, knocking the Portuguese out of the World Cup and lifting the United States into the second round with the Koreans.
Japan takes Group H with 2-0 win over Tunisia
Japan's Hiroaki Morishima celebrates a goal.
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Japan made it sure it would not be the first host country to fall out of the World Cup in the opening round.
The co-hosts beat Tunisia 2-0 Friday and advanced to the second round for the first time. Second-half goals by Hiroaki Morishima and Hidetoshi Nakata did the trick. By finishing first in the group with a 2-0-1 record, Japan will play Turkey in the second round Tuesday, avoiding a matchup with four-time champion Brazil.
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Belgium's late run eliminates Russia, 3-2
The Belgians were so elated to advance in the World Cup they didn't even mind playing Brazil in the next round. Belgium scored two goals in a tense final 12 minutes, beating Russia 3-2 Friday and scraping through to the second round. The Belgians' prize: a date with Brazil on Monday in Kobe, Japan.
Notebook: Mexicans fill streets to celebrate advance
Thousands of soccer fans waving Mexican flags jumped for joy, sprayed one another with foam and ran victory laps around Mexico's main plazas Thursday after the national team qualified for the second round of the World Cup.
World Cup: U.S. advances despite loss
The Americans were beaten 3-1 by Poland, but advanced when South Korea edged Portugal 1-0.
06/13/2002
Italy, Mexico tie; both advance
Mexico's Jesus Arellano (left) and Italian goalie Gianluigi Buffon watch the ball go wide of the net.
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A tie was just fine for both Mexico and Italy in the World Cup. Mexico, which won its first two games, finished on top of Group G and will play the runner-up from Group D.
An 85th-minute goal by substitute Alessandro Del Piero lifted Italy to a 1-1 draw with Mexico on Thursday night, sending both teams into the second round.
World Cup remains a trying experience for Agoos
Jeff Agoos scored an 'own goal' against Portugal.
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Jeff Agoos, at age 34, the oldest U.S. player, finally stepped on the field for a World Cup game last week. It came after his crushing dismissal from the 1994 World Cup team on the final day of cuts. It came after the dispiriting actions by then-coach Steve Sampson in 1998, when U.S. Soccer rushed a foreign player through the naturalization process just so he could take Agoos' position.
It came in the second half of his overdue World Cup debut.
 United States vs. Poland, 6:30 a.m.
Friday at Daejeon, South Korea (ESPN, Ch. 23)
Ecuador upsets Croatia, 1-0
Edison Mendez scored early in the second half as Ecuador upset Croatia 1-0 Thursday night, knocking the 1998 semifinalist out of the World Cup.
Brazil routs Costa Rica, 5-2
Costa Rica fell out of the World Cup on Wednesday, buried under a barrage of Brazilian goals. Brazil, looking more and more like the World Cup favorite, routed Costa Rica 5-2 in their Group C finale, denying the Central Americans a place in the round of 16.
Turkey shuts out China, 3-0
Turkey leapfrogged Costa Rica into second place in Group C – and into the second round of the World Cup – with a 3-0 victory over China on Thursday.
Winless Poland has U.S. worried
The United States needs only a tie against Poland on Friday to advance to the second round of the World Cup, and Poland lost its first two games of the tournament. Still, the Americans are worried.
Notebook: Ticket sales set for next two rounds
FIFA will set aside an additional 1,000 tickets to sell to fans of teams that advance to the World Cup's round of 16 and quarterfinals.
For Univisión, success is spelled futból
Two groups trying to stake their claim in the American mainstream are making inroads via the World Cup. Soccer fans are delighting in the quadrennial tournament of nations – and the country's Hispanic consumers are demonstrating their growing influence.
Coach forsaking sleep as World Cup bug hits
Jim Benedek hasn't gotten a good night's sleep in weeks. The North Lake College soccer coach has been diagnosed with a full-blown case of World Cup fever. He played on the U.S. World Cup team in 1970 and coached the Hungarian national team as recently as 1998.
06/12/2002
England struggles in 0-0 tie with Nigeria
England's Michael Owen tries to get past Nigeria's Isaac Okoronkwo.
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England rode a 0-0 draw Wednesday against already-eliminated Nigeria into the World Cup's second round and a showdown with Denmark. England needed only a tie in its Group F finale and got it to finish second in the division behind Sweden. The Swedes tied Argentina 1-1 Wednesday to knock out the South Americans.
Argentina out after 1-1 tie vs. Sweden
Spain eliminates South Africa, 3-2
Spain ruined South Africa's hopes of advancing in the World Cup as Raul scored twice for a 3-2 victory Wednesday night.
Paraguay tops Slovenia, 3-1
Nelson Cuevas rallied Paraguay into the second round of the World Cup, scoring twice in the second half in a 3-1 victory over Slovenia on Wednesday night.
Argentina out after 1-1 tie vs. Sweden
Pretournament favorite Argentina followed in France's unenviable footsteps Wednesday, falling out of the World Cup in the first round after tying Sweden 1-1. Sweden won Group F and will play Senegal on Sunday in Oita. England also advanced with a 0-0 tie against Cameroon.
Notebook: Ohno bemused by Korean celebration
Speedskater Apolo Anton Ohno wasn't surprised that South Koreans still carry a grudge over his gold medal at the Winter Olympics.
Mexico on top going into match with Italy
After two World Cup matches, Mexico has allowed just one goal and few scoring chances.
Mexico burns with Cup fever
In a capital turned upside-down by World Cup fever, TV broadcasts replace conversation during lunch, bars stay open all hours under government supervision, and baby Jesus icons don the national soccer uniform in Catholic churches with the blessing of clergy.
06/11/2002
Au revoir: France out after 2-0 loss to Denmark
Denmark's Stig Tofting (left) and John Dahl Tomasson hug teammte Dennis Rommedahl, who scored the game's first goal.
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The defending champions crashed out of the World Cup in the first round Tuesday – and scoreless to boot. They lost 2-0 to Denmark, becoming the first champion eliminated in the opening round since Brazil in 1966. Dennis Rommedahl scored in the 22nd minute and Jon Dahl Tomasson got his fourth goal in three games to ensure Denmark would win Group A.
Germany advances with win over Cameroon
Germany got second-half goals from Marco Bode and Miroslav Klose to defeat Cameroon 2-0 in a rough game Tuesday and advance to the second round of the World Cup.
Ireland blanks Saudi Arabia, 3-0
Goals by Robbie Keane, Gary Breen and Damien Duff led Ireland to a 3-0 victory over Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, sending the Irish into the second round of the World Cup.
Senegal advances after tying Uruguay, 3-3
Senegal held on for a 3-3 tie against Uruguay on Tuesday to finish second to Denmark in Group A. The Africans blew a 3-0 lead, but escaped and will play either Sweden, England or Argentina in the next round.
World Cup kicks up a fervor
With the clock well past midnight, Ron Lowery (left) and Billy Gannon cheer on the U.S. team in its match with South Korea.
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Sports fans across North Texas could use some cheer these days. But this kind of passion isn't about filling a void. It's all about soccer's ever-growing popularity in North Texas, the U.S. team's competitiveness and the opportunity to make a statement to the world.
Suddenly soccer? Be an expert for the World Cup
As the Americans make their surprising run toward the next round of the World Cup, the line for the flag-waving, drum-beating bandwagon has started to form. Following are a few hints for fitting in alongside the true football fans at the local pub.
World Cup gives soccer assist in U.S.
It was during a recent speaking engagement (my mere presence suggesting a dearth of qualified local speakers) that the question was posed. "Will you be going to South Korea?"
Notebook: U.S. didn't spot foul resulting in penalty kick
U.S. coach Bruce Arena and goalkeeper Brad Friedel defended Jeff Agoos,
who gave away a penalty kick in the first half against South Korea on
Monday.
06/10/2002
U.S. pleased with 1-1 tie vs. South Korea
Goalkeeper Brad Friedel came up with half a dozen big saves, Clint Mathis got an early goal and the Americans fought off a sea of red during an emotionally charged afternoon. They tied co-host South Korea 1-1 and moved within a point of the second round of the World Cup.
Americans outnumbered and outshouted
Portugal overpowers Poland, 4-0
Pauleta scored the second hat trick of this year's World Cup as Portugal stayed alive in the tournament by eliminating Poland 4-0 Monday night.
Tunisia holds Belgium to 1-1 tie
Tunisia placed a dent in Belgium's World Cup hopes on Monday, holding it to a 1-1 tie as Raouf Bouzaiene's 17th-minute free kick negated Marc Wilmots' opening goal.
Cameroon: Who needs a witch doctor if you've got talent?
Patrick Mboma, right, and Bill Tchato, left, ride a roller coaster as the Cameroon national team players refresh themselves Saturday at the Fijikyu Highland theme park.
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Still resorting to the use of witch doctors as recently as the African Nations Cup in 1998, Cameroon says it no longer needs help from the netherworld.
One dead in Moscow after Russian fans riot
Thousands of Russian soccer fans rampaged near the Kremlin after their team lost to Japan, 1-0, in the World Cup on Sunday, setting fire to cars, smashing store windows and attacking five young Japanese music students attending the 12th Tchaikovsky musical competition nearby.
Shots on goal
Schools close, businesses shorten hours for match
Work hours and school classes were cut Monday as South Koreans, still excited by their team's first victory in a World Cup match, cheered on the Red Devils against the United States.
Americans outnumbered and outshouted
Playing against the home team in South Korea is not easy. If the hosts have 60,000 screeching fans behind them, it's a mammoth chore.
06/09/2002
Mexico closer to advancing in World Cup
Mexico's midfielder Gerardo Torrado (front) celebrates his scoring goal together with teammate forward Jared Borgetti on Saturday.
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Jared Borgetti and Gerardo Torrado scored as Mexico rallied to beat Ecuador 2-1 and became only the third team to win its first two matches.
• Japan wins over Russia for first World Cup victory
• Russian soccer fans riot in Moscow after World Cup match
Japan wins over Russia for first World Cup victory
Japan's Junichi Inamoto (left) and Russia's Dmitry Khokhlov, right, battle for control of the ball Sunday during the Group H match in Yokohama, Japan.
(AP) |
Japan got its first victory in a World Cup as Junichi Inamoto scored his second goal of the tournament Sunday for a 1-0 win over Russia.
 Russian soccer fans set fire to cars; one reported dead
Costa Rica ties with Turkey, 1-1
Reynaldo Parks scored the tying goal on a pretty left-footed shot in the 86th minute, and Costa Rica tied Turkey 1-1 Sunday night at the World Cup.
Russian soccer fans riot in Moscow after World Cup match
Russian soccer fans rampaged near the Kremlin after their team lost to Japan in the World Cup on Sunday, setting fire to cars, smashing store windows and attacking a group of young Japanese musicians. At least one man was killed in the melee.
South Africa beats Slovenia for first World Cup win
South Africa's Siyabonga Nomvethe (left) and teammate Benedict McCarthy celebrate after Nomvethe scored against Slovenia on Saturday.
(AP) |
South Africa took a huge step toward the second round of the World Cup on Saturday and eliminated Slovenia at the same time.
After a 1-0 victory, South Africa needs just a tie in its final Group B game with Spain, which already has advanced.
• Slideshow: What A Saturday!
Notebook: Reyna expects to be in U.S. lineup
U.S. captain Claudio Reyna expects to return to the
field for Monday's big World Cup game against co-host South Korea.
Soccer fans rise early to indulge Cup passion
Early morning soccer fans gather at North Texas pubs for pre-dawn World Cup matches.
U.S. still has work to do
The U.S. soccer team has ridden a wave of confidence and sudden status in the days since Wednesday's stunning upset against Portugal. But American players know that a crash landing awaits if they can't refocus and prepare for Monday morning's contest against a South Korea team that is flying pretty high itself.
U.S. to meet South Korea in time of rising tension
At the North Korean border, the United States and South Korea are allies. When it comes to sports these days, the relationship is tense, adding even more intrigue to their upcoming World Cup game.
06/08/2002
Croatia revives World Cup chance with victory over Italy, 2-1
Ivica Olic and Milan Rapaic scored within three minutes Saturday as Croatia rallied to upset Italy 2-1, reviving its chances in the World Cup.
Brazil defeats China, 4-0
Brazil couldn't afford to stumble against outmanned China, and the four-time World Cup champions were sharp in a 4-0 rout Saturday night.
Notebook: Arena says to expect lineup changes for U.S.
Look for the United States to make some lineup
switches against South Korea on Monday.
06/07/2002
England claims first win over Argentina since '66
Workers in the London financial district celebrate. (AP) |
England erupted in wild celebrations Friday after its soccer team beat Argentina 1-0 in the World Cup for its first victory over its fierce South American rival since 1966. The country came to a virtual standstill as the game kicked off in Sapporo, Japan. Millions gathered to watch on huge TV screens in city squares, pubs, factories, theaters, supermarkets, offices - even churches.
Spain beats Paraguay, reaches second round
Spain's Fernando Hierro (right) celebrates his goal with Fernando Morientes.
(AP) |
Spain surged into the second round of the World Cup as Fernando Morientes scored two second-half goals Friday in a 3-1 win over Paraguay. The Spaniards were the first team to advance in the tournament.
Sweden gets two goals from Larsson, eliminates Nigeria
Henrik Larsson pulled double-duty for Sweden, placing the Swedes on the brink of advancing and eliminating Nigeria with a two-goal performance. Larsson's double rallied the Swedes from a one-goal deficit Friday to beat the Super Eagles 2-1 in a Group F match at the World Cup.
Four England fans arrested in northern Japan
Police arrested four more English soccer fans Friday and detained one Briton suspected of having a hooligan past on the eve of the eagerly awaited England-Argentina World Cup match.
Police on standby for South Korea-U.S. match
Thousands of policemen will deploy in downtown Seoul on Monday as a precaution against unrest during the World Cup match between South Korea and the United States.
Argentines hope World Cup can kick up pride
Fans at the Crazy for Soccer restaurant in Buenos Aires celebrated Argentina's 1-0 victory over Nigeria on Sunday.
(AP) |
Not since Argentine strongman Juan Perón boasted in the 1950s that all he needed to stay in power was victory for the working man's favorite team, Boca Juniors, has so much hung on Argentine success in soccer.
Shots on goal
Update
06/06/2002
Shocker over Portugal among nation's finest soccer moments
John O'Brien receives congratulations from DaMarcus Beasley (left) and Eddie Pope after scoring the first U.S. goal. (AP) |
There's no shortage of hard work ahead for a United States soccer team bent on advancing into the World Cup's second round.
Defending champ France barely hanging in
Defending champion France slipped to the brink of elimination from the World Cup after a 0-0 tie Thursday night against Uruguay.
Saudis first team sent packing
Samuel Eto'o scored on a nifty individual move as Cameroon eliminated Saudi Arabia from the World Cup on Thursday with a 1-0 victory. The Saudis became the first team eliminated.
Senegal continues run, ties Denmark 1-1
Salif Diao capped a brilliant play with the tying goal as Senegal followed its stunning opening win over world champion France with a 1-1 tie Thursday against Denmark.
U.S. coach devises game plan and pulls off major upset
Practically every Bruce Arena decision, some ripe for second-guessing by armchair midfielders, proved expertly accurate in the USA's 3-2 win over Portugal.
06/05/2002
Ireland scores late, ties Germany, 1-1
Robbie Keane scored a last-minute goal, then turned cartwheels in celebration as Ireland tied Germany 1-1 Wednesday in the World Cup.
Early risers take in U.S. win over Portugal
Nick Gannon (foreground) of Dallas celebrates Wednesday's U.S. World Cup win at Ben's Half-Yard House.
MIKE McALLISTER / Dallas Web Staff |
Approximately 150 soccer fans crawled into Ben's Half-Yard House on Greenville Avenue at 4 a.m. Wednesday to witness the U.S.'s improbable 3-2 World Cup win over Portugal. Their passion for the sport and their support for the upstart American team offered plenty of incentive to watch a match most everybody else slept through.
• U.S. hangs on for 3-2 upset win
Red, white and whew! U.S. upsets Portugal, 3-2
John O'Brien receives congratulations from DaMarcus Beasley (left) and Eddie Pope after scoring the first U.S. goal. (AP) |
Branded last-place losers for four years, the U.S. gave soccer a wakeup call Wednesday with a shocking 3-2 upset of Portugal, the world's fifth-ranked team.
• Slideshow
• U.S.-Portugal by the numbers
Russia strikes quickly in 2-0 win over Tunisia
Russia scored two goals within five minutes in the second half to defeat Tunisia 2-0 in the World Cup on Wednesday. Egor Titov scored on a right-footed blast in the 59th minute, and Valery Karpin finished off a penalty kick in the 64th.
06/04/2002
Clint-locked
Clint Mathis: 'I'm not the nice guy on the field.'
(AP) |
Jeff Agoos describes teammate Clint Mathis as the "Kid Rock of soccer." Luckily for the U.S., Mathis has soccer skills to match his swagger. And much of the hope for the U.S. team at Korea-Japan 2002 rests squarely on his shoulders.
Costa Rica shuts out China, 2-0
Chinese players react in disbelief.
(AP) |
Ronald Gomez and Mauricio Wright scored second-half goals Tuesday, lifting Costa Rica to a 2-0 win over World Cup newcomer China and former U.S. coach Bora Milutinovic.
South Korea blanks Poland, 2-0
In its sixth trip to the World Cup, South Korea finally scored its first win, a one-sided 2-0 victory Tuesday night over Poland that sparked an outpouring of relief and euphoria.
Japan, Belgium scramble to a 2-2 tie
Alternately thrilling and disappointing a passionate crowd, Japan tied Belgium 2-2 in a wide-open World Cup game Tuesday.
New cast awaits roles
The United States has a pair of young players, barely past their teens,
with skill and speed to spare. At some point, they'll surely man the point
on the newest era of domestic soccer talent.
Notebook: Tape-delay ratings down from past Cups
Ratings for ABC's first two tape-delayed broadcasts
of the World Cup declined by about 25 percent from the opening two live
telecasts during the 1998 tournament.
06/03/2002
Blanco leads Mexico past Croatia, 1-0
Mexico's Cuauhtemoc Blanco (second from right) is mobbed by teammates after scoring on a penalty kick. (AP) |
A penalty kick by Cuauhtemoc Blanco in the 61st minute lifted Mexico to a 1-0 victory Monday over Croatia in the World Cup.
Italy blanks Ecuador 2-0
Italy's Christian Vieri goes past Ecuador's Augusto Poroso on his way for the second scoring goal .
(AP) |
Christian Vieri scored two first-half goals to give three-time champion Italy a methodical 2-0 victory over Ecuador on Monday.
Brazil downs Turkey, 2-1
Brazil star Rivaldo scored on a penalty kick in the dying moments Monday night, lifting Brazil to a 2-1 victory over Turkey in a classic World Cup match.
Event has become star search
Even in a tournament embarrassingly rich with so many fabulous players, the presence or absence of one man can indeed turn a match – and change World Cup fortunes. The examples are arriving quickly at Korea-Japan 2002.
06/02/2002
Sweden nabs goal, ties England, 1-1
England's Michael Owen (left) and Sweden's Niclas Alexandersson battle for the ball during the 2002 World Cup Group F match in Saitama, Japan, on Sunday.
(AP) |
Niclas Alexandersson scored the most important goal of his career Sunday, beating goalie David Seaman with a powerful left-footed drive from just outside the penalty area in the 59th minute, rallying Sweden to a 1-1 tie with England in the World Cup.
Spain wins over Slovenia, 3-1
Spain's sharp offense, paced by goals from Raul, Juan Carlos Valeron and Fernando Hierro, beat Slovenia 3-1 Sunday night in the World Cup.
Late goal lifts South Africa to 2-2 tie with Paraguay
Quinton Fortune converted a penalty kick in the last minute, rallying South Africa to a 2-2 tie with Paraguay in the World Cup on Sunday.
Batistuta's goal lifts Argentina to win
Argentina's Gabriel Batistuta (right) celebrates after scoring a goal.
(AP) |
Tournament favorite Argentina got off to a rolling start at the World Cup Sunday, beating Nigeria, 1-0, on a goal from Gabriel Batistuta. The longtime Argentine star scored his 10th career World Cup goal.
Germany back on world stage
The month ahead will tell if German soccer has arrested its decline, if the one-time world-beaters can reclaim their slice of the world soccer's elite pie.
World Cup notebook
U.S. coach Bruce Arena says the team isn't watching World Cup matches as a group, but he knows players will see plenty of soccer in the coming weeks.
Reporte de los Estados Unidos
06/01/2002
Ireland rallies to tie Cameroon
Ireland's Matt Holland heads the ball away from Cameroon players.
(AP) |
Matt Holland scored in the 52nd minute as Ireland rallied to a 1-1 tie with Cameroon in the World Cup on Saturday. In the first tournament game played in Japan, Cameroon tried to emulate its African cohorts from Senegal, who defeated France 1-0 in the Cup opener in Seoul, South Korea on Friday. But after getting a 39th-minute goal by Patrick Mboma, Cameroon was lucky to escape with the tie.
Denmark edges Uruguay, 2-1
Jon Dahl Tomasson scored twice, getting the winner with seven minutes remaining Saturday (Saturday morning EDT),as Denmark beat Uruguay 2-1 in the World Cup.
Germany rolls over Saudi Arabia, 8-0
Germany wasn't about to fool around with a close game. Miroslav Klose scored three times Saturday (Saturday morning EDT) to boost Germany to an 8-0 rout of Saudi Arabia, the most one-sided World Cup game in 20 years.
Notebook: FIFA's No. 2 executive resigns before kickoff
As its final piece of business before its showcase
kicked off Friday, FIFA accepted the resignation of its No. 2 executive,
effective July 4.
Opener isn't favorite's best time
France may well have dismissed Senegal as a soda-and-sandwich rest stop
on the highway to greater World Cup delights.
05/31/2002
Singing les bleus: France falls in Cup opener
French supporters react in disbelief at a goal by Senegal.
(AP) |
The first World Cup in Asia began with one of the biggest upsets in tournament history: Senegal 1, France 0. Senegal, a former French colony, defeated its former conquerer on a goal by Papa Bouba Diop.
Asia contrajo la fiebre de la Copa Mundial y la seguridad
Hace una semana, Yuri Seo y sus amigas bostezaron por el hecho de la Copa Mundial de futbol estuviera a punto de
iniciarse en su patio trasero.
Asia feverish about Cup soccer and security
Senegalese soccer fans, donning national flag costumes, cheer as they watch the opening game.
(AP) |
The 2002 World Cup - now underway in Seoul - will be remembered as Asia's first cup and the first to be co-hosted by two countries: South Korea and Japan. It may also be remembered for extraordinary security precautions in the aftermath of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
• Senegal upsets France 1-0
• World Cup: Complete coverage
World Cup on TV: Live and loving it
At about 4 o'clock in the morning, my alarm went off like, well,
clockwork.
Notebook: England's Beckham says he's ready for Sweden
David Beckham is convinced his broken foot has healed enough for him to
tackle the Swedes at the World Cup.
05/30/2002
Lofty goals for Mexico
Striker Cuauhtemoc Blanco can produce big goals.
(AP) |
In the history of the World Cup, Mexico has done the least with the most: having reached only two quarterfinals in 11 appearances. But coach Javier Aguirre has put his faith – and pressure – on El Tricolor to rewrite history.
En Espanol: México espera tener su mejor actuación en la Copa del Mundo.
Mexico, Croatia exchange barbs
Mexico coach Javier Aguirre is unimpressed with Croatia. Croatia coach Mirko Jozic can't figure out why.
England succumbs to Cup mania
England is in the grip of soccer hysteria as the national team prepares for its opening match against Sweden on Sunday in Saitama, Japan.
U.S. goalkeeper Keller skips practice
Kasey Keller keeps getting banged up, which could mean the United States will open the World Cup with Brad Friedel in goal.
England's Beckham to play in opener
While France must do without its star in Friday's World Cup opener, England apparently will have its top player on the field two days later.
World Cup takes center stage
The waiting for soccer's biggest event is over Friday when the 17th World Cup commences.
Notebook: FIFA president is re-elected
YOKOHAMA, Japan – Sepp Blatter fought off challenges to his honesty and
acumen to remain president of FIFA.
Reyna: 'Glue' to U.S. team
He doesn't score goals, but Claudio Reyna is the most important player on the U.S. national team.
México espera tener su mejor actuación en la Copa
del Mundo
En la historia de la Copas del Mundo, México ha
hecho lo menos con lo máximo.
Ireland coach glad Keane crisis is over
Ireland coach Mick McCarthy expressed relief Wednesday that the weeklong crisis over Roy Keane's dismissal was finally over and rejected any suggestion that he should resign.
World Cup preview - Group G
World Cup preview - Group G
World Cup preview - Group H
World Cup preview - Group H
05/29/2002
Arena's future: Unknown
Bruce Arena is looking only at the next U.S. game.
(AP) |
No coach has led the American team at more than one World Cup – one reason why Bruce Arena is not thinking about his long-range future as the national team coach.
Web site seeks to survive Cup frenzy
He's not an established soccer personality. Nor is he a well-known sports
journalist.
World Cup notebook: Cup craziness abounds
Let the arrests begin.
World Cup preview - Group E
World Cup preview - Group E
World Cup preview - Group F
World Cup preview - Group F
05/28/2002
U.S. opponents bring diverse styles
DaMarcus Beasley's (left) speed will be a key for the United States midfield against South Korea and Poland.
(AP) |
Portugal, South Korea and Poland, the Americans' first-round World Cup adversaries, represent diverse styles and disparate dangers. Flexibility will be at a premium as the United States fights it out in first-round games.
World Cup notebook: Sore Zidane out for opener
French star Zinedine Zidane, the hero of his nation's win over Brazil in
the 1998 World Cup final, will miss Friday's opener against Senegal.
World Cup preview - Group C
World Cup preview - Group C
World Cup preview - Group D
World Cup preview - Group D
05/27/2002
World Cup preview – Group A
Predicted order of finish: France, Uruguay, Senegal, Denmark
World Cup preview – Group B
Predicted order of finish: Spain, Slovenia, Paraguay, South Africa
05/26/2002
What's the goal for Team USA?
American Clint Mathis, 25, is poised to become the U.S. team's first world-class goal scorer.
(AP) |
The United States will not win World Cup 2002. Soccer's quadrennial world championship begins Friday. And the globe's most coveted athletic prize is safe from becoming the latest athletic achievement stamped in Red, White and Blue. At least for now.
World Cup preview
Here's what you need to know about the greatest soccer show on earth.
Second round or bust!
Staff Writer Steve Davis looks at what could happen in the United States' three first-round games at World Cup 2002.
05/24/2002
U.S. arrives in S. Korea for World Cup
Hardly noticed at home, the U.S. soccer team was surrounded by a massive security detail befitting a head of state when it arrived in South Korea.
U.S. team arrives in S. Korea
The U.S. soccer team arrived at the World Cup on Friday and was met with the largest security force it has ever seen.
U.S. scouting report
Dallas Burn coach Mike Jeffries analyzes the U.S. team.
Breaking down the World Cup
Steve Davis looks at various aspects of the World Cup.
05/23/2002
England: Eriksson bashes players
So far he's been polite and diplomatic. Now it sounds as if the England World Cup squad is hearing some harsh words from Sven-Goran Eriksson.
New World Cup ball gets criticism
Even before the opening kickoff, the new World Cup ball is battered and bruised.
Portugal: Relying on Figo
For Portugal to approach its greatest World Cup performance, it will need Luis Figo to perform like the nation's greatest player.
France: Luck about to run out?
France, officially the best soccer team on the planet, must travel a difficult route to maintain that distinction.
Early risers will catch World Cup on TV
Set those alarm clocks or load up on caffeine. The 2002 World Cup will be broadcast live in the United States on English-language TV.
World Cup has plenty of no-show stars
High-profile players such as Italy's Roberto Baggio, Brazil's Romario and England's David Beckham will not take the pitch during the World Cup.
Players to watch in the World Cup
A look at some of the top players in the May 31-June 30 World Cup:.
Brazil: No longer confident in title
There's something different about Brazil at this World Cup: humility.
Italy: Strong without Baggio
There were two constants for Italy at the last three World Cups: Roberto Baggio and penalty-kick losses. Baggio is gone, and Italy hopes the shootout defeats are, too.
Brazil's Pele still a soccer icon
As worldwide ambassador for ``the beautiful game,'' soccer legend Pele is a combination of Michael Jordan and Muhammad Ali.
U.S. upbeat about Cup chances
Four years after finishing last in the World Cup, the U.S. travels to South Korea with a revamped roster and brash attitude.
U.S. World Cup Roster
Roster for Team USA
05/22/2002
Keller or Friedel? U.S. weighs options in goal
USA goal keeper Kasey Keller (above), like Brad Friedel, is capable of making the big-time save.
(AP) |
When it comes to his quandary at goalkeeper, even U.S. soccer coach Bruce Arena can seem a
little flummoxed, soccer beat writer Steve Davis says. At some point in the next two weeks, Arena must choose
a starter between two splendid options in goal: Kasey Keller or Brad
Friedel.
Arena says soccer success is critical
U.S. coach Bruce Arena knows a successful World Cup performance by the Americans can boost soccer in this country.
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