| Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | 3 | 9 |
| South Korea | 3 | 4 |
| Greece | 3 | 3 |
| Nigeria | 3 | 1 |
| Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Paraguay | 3 | 5 |
| Slovakia | 3 | 4 |
| New Zealand | 3 | 3 |
| Italy | 3 | 2 |
| Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | 3 | 7 |
| Portugal | 3 | 5 |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 4 |
| Korea DPR | 3 | 0 |
| Team | Pld | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 3 | 6 |
| Chile | 3 | 6 |
| Switzerland | 3 | 4 |
| Honduras | 3 | 1 |

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says the World Cup was "poor" and admits a number of high-profile stars were major disappointments.

Marseille coach Didier Deschamps has urged his fellow Ligue 1 managers to unite to help the France team overcome its "disastrous" image.

Mano Menezes is well aware of the task which lies ahead of him after being named the new Brazil boss today.

France's entire 23-man World Cup squad will be suspended for the friendly game against Norway on August 11, the FFF have confirmed.

Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has admitted the decision of the France squad to strike during the World Cup was "completely stupid".
The USA are just 5/2 to win the World Cup before England can repeat their 1966 heroics and TEAMtalk thinks it's not the worst bet in the world.
Joachim Low's contract extension as coach of Germany has been welcomed by some of the Bundesliga's top clubs.
Joachim Low has confirmed he will remain as Germany coach until after Euro 2012 after extending his contract by another two years.


Marseille coach Didier Deschamps has urged his fellow Ligue 1 managers to unite to help the France team overcome its "disastrous" image.


Former Mexico coach Ricardo La Volpe says he would like to return to the post following the departure of Javier Aguirre.


Pitso Mosimane has officially been unveiled as South Africa's new coach, taking over from Carlos Alberto Parreira.


Diego Forlan dedicated his Golden Ball award to his Uruguay team-mates after admitting he was surprised to win the prize.


David Villa and Wesley Sneijder are the favourites to win the World Cup's Golden Ball award for best player after the nominees were announced.


The Greek Football Federation have confirmed Fernando Santos is to succeed Otto Rehhagel as national team coach.


The Nigerian government have rescinded their decision to ban the national football team from all competitions, just ahead of a FIFA deadline.


The Korea Football Association have started their search for Huh Jung-moo's successor as national team coach after he stepped down last week.


FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke insists there are no plans to reduce Africa's allocation of places at future World Cup finals.


England qualified for the last 16 of the World Cup after a Jermain Defoe goal gave them a 1-0 win over Slovenia in their final Group C game.


United States coach Bob Bradley will discuss his future with the US Soccer Federation next month after their World Cup exit.


England have as expected named Jermain Defoe, James Milner and Matthew Upson in their team to face Slovenia in the World Cup Group C decider.


Football Federation Australia has been cleared of misconduct by FIFA inspectors as they bid to win the race to host the 2022 World Cup.


Joachim Low's contract extension as coach of Germany has been welcomed by some of the Bundesliga's top clubs.


Milovan Rajevac wants to remain as Ghana coach, despite receiving several offers following a successful World Cup.


Nemanja Vidic is still upset by "some decisions" in the Australia game that led to Serbia's early elimination from the World Cup.


Samuel Eto'o wants Cameroon to quickly banish the memories of the World Cup and turn their focus to the future after a forgettable campaign.


Japan booked their place in the World Cup last 16 after free-kicks from Keisuke Honda and Yasuhito Endo helped them to a 3-1 win over Denmark.


Keisuke Honda's agent insists the Japan star has no immediate plans to leave CSKA Moscow - but may be lured by a big European club.


Holland winger Arjen Robben has admitted he is being haunted by thoughts of his miss in the second half of the World Cup final.


Italy legend Roberto Baggio is set to return to football, as part of the staff of the national set-up.


New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert has extended his contract with the Wellington Phoenix until the end of the 2012/13 A-League season.


Gerardo Martino has announced that he will stay on as coach of Paraguay until after the Copa America next year.


Slovakia coach Vladimir Weiss revealed he turned down offers from abroad in order to extend his time with the national team by four years.


Brazil coach Dunga is sweating on the fitness of a trio of players ahead of Friday's quarter-final clash with Holland.


Fulham's hopes of luring Sven-Goran Eriksson as manager could be in jeopardy after he revealed he may extend his contract as Ivory Coast coach.


North Korea striker Jong Tae-se has joined German second division side Bochum.


The Portuguese Football Federation are investigating allegations coach Carlos Queiroz insulted members of Portugal's anti-doping authority.


Brazil coach Dunga has warned his team's World Cup rivals there is plenty more to come from his players following Monday's 3-0 win over Chile.


Switzerland missed out on a place in the World Cup knockout stages after a dour 0-0 draw with Honduras, who finished bottom of Group H.


The Spanish Football Federation has confirmed that Liverpool striker Fernando Torres ruptured a left thigh muscle during the World Cup final.


Switzerland and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta says the nation were not good enough to reach the last 16 of the World Cup.
petter : "i certainly hope del bosque, as a great coach he is, eventually sees the light! he cannot start 2DMs again.. it leaves the spaniard who posesses the ball few alternatives for passing up front. against a superbly hard pressing paraguay everyone witnessed..."