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Boateng scored a fifth minute goal on Saturday to set his side on the way to a 2-1 win over the United States.

Both sides will be determined to make their mark after decades of mediocrity in the tournament.

Martino's side drew 0-0 with NZ to qualify comfortably while Italy finished bottom after crashing 3-2 to Slovakia.

Following their 0-7 drubbing by Portugal, North Korea's coach insisted there would be no further consequences.

Defender John Terry denied reports of a rift between Capello and the players.

After the first week of action, the odds have changed on the fancied contenders for the tournament.

Second-half golas from Landon Donovan and Michael Bradley helped USA to make a stunning comeback against Slovenia.

FIFA has turned down a request from France to replace its injured goalkeeper Cedric Carrasso at the World Cup.

Their 1-1 draw, thanks to a Winston Reid header in the third minute of added time, leaves Group F wide open.

Team physician said the problem was with the left side of Buffon's sciatic nerve.

Wayne Rooney and Ashley Cole joined defender Ledley King on England's lengthening list of training absentees.

France has invited 400 people to watch its first public training session of the World Cup on Monday.

Asamoah Gyan scored an 85th-minute penalty on Sunday to help Ghana to a 1-0 win over Serbia.

Argentina's next match is against South Korea, which beat Greece 2-0 in the other Group B match.

Messi is apparently nothing more than a child carrying a sweet treat when on the field with the ball at his feet.

Germany have arrived in South Africa with the second youngest team in their World Cup history.