The Globe and Mail

Soccer swag selling fast

Saturday, Jul. 10, 2010 8:47AM EDT

It's not so easy to get kitted out for Sunday's World Cup final anymore. Most traditional sports stores are sold out of gear, but specialty stores still have some stock and are doing brisk business

Paraguayans joyous after win over Japan

Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2010 11:04AM EDT

Jubilant Paraguayan fans celebrated their team reaching the quarter finals of the World Cup for the first time on Tuesday, after beating Japan on penalties in Pretoria

South African ticket frenzy

Wednesday, Jun. 30, 2010 10:54AM EDT

The scramble is on this week for football fans, who are trying to get their hands on tickets for the closing stages of the World Cup finals in South Africa

FIFA boss apologizes for blunders

Tuesday, Jun. 29, 2010 1:44PM EDT

FIFA President Sepp Blatter apologised on Tuesday to the Mexican and English football associations for officiating errors that helped eliminate them from the World Cup.

Shakira has World Cup fever

Tuesday, Jun. 29, 2010 12:38PM EDT

Singing the official tournament song for the World Cup has got Shakira feeling all sporty. The singer admits she never understood the appeal of soccer before, but now she can't get enough

Tabloid's World Cup ploy?

Tuesday, Jun. 29, 2010 7:57AM EDT

South Africa's police chief said on Tuesday a British tabloid journalist has been arrested for allegedly "orchestrating" an incident in which an England fan entered the team's changing room in an attempt to undermine World Cup security.

Ghana ousts U.S. from World Cup

Saturday, Jun. 26, 2010 6:06PM EDT

The U.S. is out of the World Cup. The Americans lost to Ghana, 2-1.

Uruguayans celebrate win over Korea

Saturday, Jun. 26, 2010 5:40PM EDT

Football fans in Uruguay's capital were overjoyed on Saturday as they took to the streets to celebrate their team's win over South Korea in the World Cup.

World Cup ball under fire

Saturday, Jun. 26, 2010 1:11PM EDT

FIFA finally admits that there may be something wrong with the Jabulani but won't act until after tournament

U.S. soccer fans in uproar over blown call

Friday, Jun. 18, 2010 1:56PM EDT

Soccer fans in the U.S. react to the team's tie with Slovenia and the controversial call that disallowed what would have been the game-winning goal.

Uruguay revels in rout of South Africa

Thursday, Jun. 17, 2010 10:08AM EDT

Uruguay supporters were celebrating after Diego Forlan scored two goals in a 3-0 victory on Wednesday night that pushed host South Africa to the verge of not advancing at the World Cup

Shocking defeat for Spain

Thursday, Jun. 17, 2010 10:01AM EDT

Switzerland pulled off a shocking upset at the World Cup on Wednesday, beating European champion Spain 1-0 on Gelson Fernandes' second-half goal.

Dutch mini-dress marketers released after stunt

Wednesday, Jun. 16, 2010 3:47PM EDT

Two Orange-clad women were facing charges they took part in an ambush marketing campaign at a World Cup match.

Nash tours the World Cup

Tuesday, Jun. 15, 2010 3:08PM EDT

A huge soccer fan, the Phoenix Suns guard is in South Africa for the World Cup and discusses the 32-team tournament while also giving his thoughts on the the NBA Finals

Beer sales surge at World Cup

Monday, Jun. 14, 2010 12:21PM EDT

Bars and restaurants across South Africa are reaping the rewards of bumper beer sales as tens of thousands of fans watch their teams compete for the World Cup

German fans celebrate

Monday, Jun. 14, 2010 12:17PM EDT

Germany fans celebrated on Sunday after their team's 4-0 win over Australia in their World Cup opening match in South Africa.

World Cup stewards riot before match

Monday, Jun. 14, 2010 12:13PM EDT

Armed riot police charged into hundreds of security stewards at a World Cup stadium hours after Sunday's match to break up a protest about low wages.

Dutch fans dream of World Cup win

Monday, Jun. 14, 2010 12:08PM EDT

Hundreds of Dutch football fans woke up to the sounds of nature at a campsite on the outskirts of Pretoria, South Africa on Monday and set out to cheer on Holland at their team's opening match of the 2010 World Cup

A gift from the goalkeeper

Saturday, Jun. 12, 2010 9:57PM EDT

An early goal for England and gift from their goalkeeper had the fans in the stands in fits as England and the United States tied 1-1.

Canadians tuned in to soccer

Friday, Jun. 11, 2010 10:37PM EDT

From Halifax to Montreal to Calgary, the start of the World Cup has Canadian soccer aficionados fired up

Soccer rockers jam for South Africa

Friday, Jun. 11, 2010 6:54PM EDT