England vs. Italy: Key Battles in 2014 World Cup Opener

England have been drawn in Group D of the 2014 World Cup, facing Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica. They kick off their campaign in the Amazonian city of Manaus against the Italians, the team who knocked England out of Euro 2012 on penalties. For the weather alone, it’s a match that is going to throw up its fair share of conundrums, but there will be plenty of matchups across the pitch that will... 

What to Expect from Lionel Messi Against Argentina’s World Cup Group Opponents

With the World Cup groups now determined, the real work begins. Lionel Messi and Argentina are looking to lift the World Cup trophy on Brazilian soil, and it all starts with Group F. Argentina was handed the first spot in the group due to their ranking before Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iran and Nigeria were all seeded with the South Americans. La Albiceleste are clearly the favorites to win the group, and... 

6 Storylines to Follow in the Heineken Cup This Weekend

Halfway through the group stage of this seasons’ Heineken Cup campaign, the pools have begun to take shape with powers from Ireland, France and England taking a dominant grip on proceedings. The European game returns Friday evening after a full schedule of November internationals having taken centre stage for the past six weeks, signifying the beginning of club rugby’s essential winter... 

World Cup 2014 Opening Match: Early Prediction for Brazil vs. Croatia

The World Cup draw was enough to get fans excited about the international event, but the prestigious tournament does not truly get started until Brazil steps onto the pitch against Croatia. In the opening match, the host country will face a European opponent that struggled throughout qualifying and were fortunate to get a bid to the finals. Croatia finished second behind Belgium in their group before... 

World Cup Draw 2014 Results: Full Rundown of Where Every Country Is Grouped

With just six months until the 2014 World Cup gets under way, soccer fans all over the globe have a reason to start getting excited. To kick anticipation into high gear, the draw was announced on Friday, offering a clear look at the path each country will have to take toward a potential championship.  The full draw is presented below, along with the schedule for group play. Group play begins on... 

World Cup Groups 2014: Breaking Down Every Squad

It’s all over, but the shouting—and the football—now. The final stage of the buildup to the 2014 World Cup was completed when all 32 teams were drawn into their groups on Friday. There is no sporting event that galvanizes the sporting public quite like the World Cup. Despite the growth of club football and elevation of the Champions League, the World Cup remains the crown jewel. It’s... 

Power Ranking the 32 World Cup Nations After Group Stage Draw

A few weeks ago, we ranked all the 2014 FIFA World Cup nations after all 32 participants had been confirmed—and it caused plenty of debate. Now, however, the draw has been made and the group stages have been arranged—meaning teams who might previously have been fancied dark horses could suddenly have been stuck with two top sides, significantly reducing their chances. Elsewhere, a minor... 

Breaking Down Netherlands’ World Cup 2014 Group Stage Opponents

If Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal was hoping for an easy ride in next summer’s group stage, then Friday’s draw was a slap in the face for the former Ajax and Bayern Munich coach. Having been placed in Group B with reigning world champions Spain—perhaps the best team in pot B—along with Chile and Australia, the Oranje face a real test to merely reach the... 

Breaking Down France’s World Cup 2014 Group Stage Opponents

Before the draw was made on Friday, Zinedine Zidane had suggested that France needed to face a big team in a difficult group in order to be at their best from the start of the tournament in Brazil next year, according to ESPN FC‘s Ian Holyman. Zizou’s hopes did not come to fruition, though, and Les Bleus received a highly favourable draw that pits them in Group E. Their opponents are European... 

Breaking Down Argentina’s World Cup 2014 Group Stage Opponents

The World Cup draw on Friday threw up some interesting groups, but Argentina can be pretty happy overall at how things panned out for them. Drawn into Group F, the Albicelestes were then joined by Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iran and Nigeria in what looks like a manageable task for one of the pre-tournament favorites. Argentina will play Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 15 in Rio de Janeiro, Iran on June 21 in Belo... 

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