Brazil, Germany and Holland's relaxed attitude to sex pays off at 2014 World...
All countries which banned their players from having sex at the 2014 World Cup have been eliminated, while those with a more relaxed view on the matter are enjoying better results on the pitch,...
View ArticleAlgeria will donate their World Cup prize money to the poor in Gaza, reveals...
Algeria forward Islam Slimani has revealed that he and his team-mates are donating their money to people in Gaza. Slimani, who plays for Sporting Lisbon, said: 'They need it more than us.'
View ArticleAlgeria receive heroes' welcome in open-top bus parade on return from World...
Algeria returned from the World Cup to streets filled with supporters keen to show their appreciation.
View ArticleAlgeria manager Vahid Halilhodzic quits after being knocked out of World Cup
Algeria manager Vahid Halilhodzic confirmed his departure from the job despite presidential pleas that he stay on after taking the North African nation to the knockout phase of the World Cup finals...
View ArticleKarim Benzema picked ahead of James Rodriguez, Neymar and Lionel Messi in...
He failed to score in his final three games of the World Cup, but that hasn't prevented Karim Benzema leading FIFA's official player index ahead of top scorer James Rodriguez and a host of other big...
View ArticleWorld Cup team of tournament 2014: Manuel Neuer, Javier Mascherano, Arjen...
Germany may have emerged victorious at the World Cup, but Joachim Low wasn't the only manager who watched his players shine in Brazil. With the final whistle having been blown at the Maracana,...
View ArticleFrance need to make World Cup history in play-off against Ukraine to qualify...
France will have to make history if they are to book their place in Brazil by becoming the first team to reverse a two-goal deficit in a World Cup play-off match.
View ArticleSportsmail brings you the best and worst scenarios for England in the group...
The draw for next summer's World Cup takes place in December. Here, Sportsmail investigates the best and worst scenarios which could await Roy Hodgson's men.
View ArticleWorld Cup Brazuca ball unveiled but England won't use it until next summer
Steven Gerrard has declared the new World Cup ball will be the best ever after it was officially unveiled in Rio last night - but England won't get to play with it until next summer.
View ArticleWorld Cup 2014 draw: Your ultimate guide
As England join the 31 other nations in Brazil to learn their fate for the 2014 World Cup group stage, here's Sportsmail's ultimate lowdown on Friday's draw.
View Article2014 World Cup - team-by-team guide
Get to know your Lionel Messis from your Islam Slimanis and everything from red-hot favourite Brazil's top star to what formation the Hondurans are likely to use... here's RALPH ELLIS' ultimate...
View ArticleWorld Cup 2014 venues - Brazil Stadium Guide
England have been handed a tricky draw for the World Cup next summer, starting off with a 2am game in Manaus against Italy. Here, Sportsmail looks at all 12 venues - with all the fixtures - Brazil has...
View ArticleWorld Cup 2014: Sepp Blatter admits there's no plan B is Sao Paulo Stadium...
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has admitted that the stadium in Sao Paulo which is due to hold the opening match of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil will not be ready until mid-April.
View ArticleSportsmail reporters predict 2014 World Cup winners
World Cup fever is upon us with five months to go until Brazil turns into a football frenzy. So, will the hosts do it in front of a sea of yellow? Will Argentina be crowned champions in the country of...
View ArticleLIVE WORLD CUP DRAW: Find out who England will face at Brazil 2014
It may not officially begin until next summer but the build up started for the World Cup finals when the draw for the group stage was made for Brazil 2014.
View ArticleWorld Cup 2014: 10 reasons why this could be the best ever
Since the explosion of the Champions League longing for the international spectacle has faded. That is, until now. Here, Sportsmail takes you through the 10 reasons why we believe this World Cup is...
View ArticleFollow the World Cup draw live with our interactive graphic
The 2014 World Cup draw ceremony takes place in Bahia, Brazil, today as the futures of all 32 teams is decided by the World Cup legends such as Sir Geoff Hurst, Zinedine Zidane, Lothar Matthaus and...
View ArticleWORLD CUP 2014 FIXTURES: Your complete guide to every game in Brazil
Check out when and where each team will be playing throughout the group and knockout stages when football returns to the beautiful game's spiritual home in the summer of 2014.
View ArticleWORLD CUP 2014 DRAW: England to face Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica in Group D
NEIL ASHTON: After upsetting the Mayor of Manaus earlier in the week, Roy Hodgson’s World Cup fears have been realised. England have had a mare. Jungle fever has already set in as Hodgson prepares to...
View ArticleSpain face Holland in World Cup as France are handed dream draw
Spain and Holland will play each other in Group B in a repeat of the 2010 World Cup's heated final in South Africa.
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