Soccer-Japan beat Paraguay 1-0 for World Cup payback

Japan went some way to avenging their World Cup exit this year by beating Paraguay 1-0 thanks to a second-half Shinji Kagawa goal on Saturday.

Europe's Sick Men of Soccer Still Ailing

Barely two months after a disappointing World Cup in South Africa, the French, the English and the Italians still struggle with the form, the fitness and the fidelity expected of major soccer nations.

Atlanta continues pursuit of World Cup matches

Atlanta continues pursuit of World Cup matches

San Diego Seeks To Host Games For 2018, 2022 World Cup

San Diego Sports Commission President Alan Kidd and Carolyn Wormser, the city government's director of special events, are scheduled to attend a reception in New York City Monday as part of the campaign to have soccer's World Cup played in the United States in 2018 or 2022.

KC Pushes For World Cup Bid

The campaign for the United States to be selected as host of the FIFA World Cup in 2018 or 2022 will move to the next phase for the U.S. bid committee when the FIFA Inspection Delegation visits Monday through Thursday.