FIFA World Cup 2014 / Chile too hot for Australia; win 3-1

Chile had to work harder than expected to defeat World Cup underdogs Australia 3-1 in Cuiaba on Friday. The result nevertheless boosted their chances of...

Mexico were rewarded for their attacking intent when Oribe Peralta's 61st minute strike gave them a 1-0 win over Cameroon in their World Cup opener at a rain-soaked Dunas arena on Friday.

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Peralta strike gives Mexico win in Natal rainstorm

The Mexicans had two Giovani Dos Santos efforts controversially disallowed in the first half but Peralta’s goal means they will now feel they have a...

Arjen Robben of the Netherlands gestures as he celebrates after scoring a goal against Spain during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador, June 13, 2014. Credit: Reuters

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Superb Dutch destroy sorry Spain

Reuters : Stunning goals from Dutch captain Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben ensured an awful start to Spain’s World Cup defence as the Netherlands destroyed...

Brazil's Neymar shoots to score during their 2014 World Cup opening match against Croatia at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo, June 12, 2014. Credit Reuters

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Neymar double gives jittery Brazil winning start

Reuters : Brazil’s poster boy Neymar scored twice and the outstanding Oscar added a late third as the hosts came from behind for a dramatic...

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World Cup 2014 kicks off with colourful ceremony

The 2014 Fifa World Cup officially got under way on Thursday with a colourful opening ceremony before hosts Brazil beat Croatia 3-1 in the first match. A...