Rio De Janeiro, June 16 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Lionel Messi created one goal and scored a brilliant second as Argentina kicked off their FIFA World Cup campaign with a 2-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Last-gasp Seferovic snatches Swtizerland victory
Brasilia, June 15 (FIFA.com/IBNS):Switzerland secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over Ecuador in the latest turnaround of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, with Haris Seferovic scoring in stoppage-time after Enner Valencia and Admir Mehmedi looked to have secured a point for both sides.
Elephant charge flattens Japan
Recife, June 15 (FIFA.com/IBNS): The Elephants of Cote d'Ivoire charged late in their Group C opener in Recife, scoring twice in two second-half minutes to overturn an early deficit against Japan.
Italy secure slim win over England
Manaus, June 15 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Italy held out against diligent England to earn a 2-1 win, courtesy of goals from Claudio Marchisio and Mario Balotelli, which leaves them second on goal difference in Group D at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Daniel Sturridge had equalised soon after the Juventus midfielder had opened the scoring, but Cesare Prandelli's side held on to their lead for the second time following an early goal after the break.
Costa Rican comeback undoes Uruguay
Fortaleza, June 15 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Costa Rica stunned Uruguay with two quick-fire goals en route to a 3-1 comeback victory in their 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil opener. Edinson Cavani had given the South Americans the lead from the penalty spot, but Joel Campbell and Oscar Duarte struck with minutes of one another before Marco Urena rounded off an unexpected win.
WC: Italy's Gianluigi Buffon to miss opener
Manaus, une 14 (IBNS):Italy's goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon has indicated he is likely to miss their opening FIFA World Cup game against England on Saturday due to injury.
Belo Horizonte, June 14 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Colombia marked their long-awaited return to the FIFA World Cup with a 3-0 win over Greece at a packed Estadio Minerao.
RVP, Robben inspire incredible Spanish thrashing
Salvador, June 13 (FIFA.com/IBNS) Robin van Persie and Arjen Robben inspired the Netherlands to a 5-1 comeback thrashing of Spain in one of the most unforeseen results in FIFA World Cup history.
Peralta downs Cameroon, gets Mexico rolling
Natal, June 13 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Oribe Peralta was the hero as Mexico edged Cameroon in a pulsating Group A game that somehow finished with only one goal.
TCS launches new soccer based application
Mumbai /Kolkata, June 13 (IBNS): With the 2014 FIFA World Cup dominating online conversations globally, Tata Consultancy Services has launched a new application, TCS SocialSoccer, to give football fans a truly immersive social experience through their smartphones or tablets.
Neymar fires Brazil to comeback victory
Sao Paulo, June 13 (FIFA.com/IBNS): Neymar was the star of the show as Brazil came from behind to secure a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Croatia in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup.
WC begins with a dazzling ceremony
Sao Paulo, June 12 (IBNS): A dazzling ceremony, featuring biggest names from the entertainment industry like popstar Jennifer Lopez , rapper Pitbull and singer Claudia Leitte, along with hundreds of performers, kicked off the football World Cup in Brazil on Thursday.
World Cup starts today with Brazil-Croatia opener
Sao Paulo, June 12 (IBNS): One of the biggest shows on earth- the FIFA World Cup- is all set to start in Brazil from Thursday with millions of people across the globe already hit by the bug of excitement rooting for their favourite stars to perform and hence bring home the trophy after a month-long clash on the fields.
Brazil to face Croatia in WC opener
Sao Paulo, June 11 (IBNS): The much-awaited football World Cup will start from Thursday as hosts Brazil will face Croatia in the first match of the tournament here.
Brazil 'ready' for WC, says Rousseff
Sao Paulo, June 11 (IBNS): Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has said her country is ready to host the football World Cup from Thursday.