World Cup Glance List of Matches and Dates
A compact schedule lists fixtures in Germany and Czech Republic with venues Kaiserslautern Cologne Gelsenkirchen Hamburg Nuremberg Munich Dortmund Stuttgart Hanover Leipzig and Berlin. Matches include Portugal Iran Portugal Mexico Iran Angola Czech Republic Ghana United States Brazil Croatia Japan Australia South Korea Togo France Switzerland Tunisia Saudi Arabia Spain Ukraine and more with knockout rounds set for late June to early July including semifinals and a championship on July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cologne
Czech Republic
Ghana
Kaiserslautern
Italy
United States
Hamburg
Nuremberg
Germany
Japan
Croatia
Munich
Brazil
Australia
Dortmund
Stuttgart
France
Switzerland
Leipzig
South Korea
Togo
Hanover
Tunisia
Saudi Arabia
Ukraine
Spain
Berlin
Gelsenkirchen
Arena rejects war metaphor in World Cup build up
US coach Bruce Arena dismissed Eddie Johnson's war comparison as silly and said the team does not play to honor soldiers or troops. Italian star Gilardino noted Italy’s players feel inspired by their soldiers and fans, while Arena stressed mutual respect for both nations and their troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaiserslautern
Germany
Bruce Arena
Eddie Johnson
Johnson
Italy
Arena
Alberto Gilardino
Gilardino
Marcello Lippi
Reyna
Beasley
Landon Donovan
Brian McBride
Bobby Convey
Clint Dempsey
U.S
Pablo Mastroeni
Eddie Lewis
Steve Cherundolo
John O'Brien
U S Faces Italy in pivotal World Cup clash at Ramstein
U S coach Bruce Arena vows 90 minute stamina as team trains near Fritz Walter Stadion at Ramstein Air Base. Reyna says troops’ return from war puts game in perspective while Italy’s Marcello Lippi warns against underestimating the Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Bruce Arena
Ramstein Air Base
Fritz-Walter Stadion
Fenway Park
Wrigley Field
Reyna
Italy
Andrea Pirlo
Fabio Grosso
Mexico's Lavolpe changes tactics in Angola draw
The match featured goalkeeper Ricardo, Jamba's goal-line clearance, and Arellano's late efforts as Mexico chased a win without Borgetti. Lavolpe shifted to a three striker setup after halftime, dropping Zinha and recognizing a bold Angolan performance despite finishing with 10 men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guillermo Franco
Jesus Arellano
Jamba
Ricardo
Rafael Marquez
Mexico
Gerardo Torrado
Jared Borgetti
Iran
Ricardo Lavolpe
Zinha
Antonio Naelsen
Marquez
Lavolpe
Angola
Fabrice Akwa
Argentina and Netherlands reach round of 16 with big wins
Argentina and the Netherlands advanced to the knockout stage after decisive wins over Serbia-Montenegro and Ivory Coast. Angola earned its first World Cup point with a 0-0 draw against Mexico as Joao Ricardo denied late chances. Maxi Rodriguez scored twice in Argentina 6-0 Serbia-Montenegro, while Czechs face Ghana without Jan Koller. Poland eliminated after losses to Ecuador and Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentina
Netherlands
Serbia-Montenegro
Ivory Coast
Angola
Mexico
Black Antelopes
Andre
Ecuador
Germany
England
Poland
Costa Rica
Paraguay
Maxi Rodriguez
Joao Ricardo
Ricardo
Soviet Union
Hungary
el Salvador
Jan Koller
Ghana
Cologne
Portugal
Iran
Michal Listkiewicz
Soccer Federation
Netherlands and Argentina advance in World Cup group play
In Stuttgart the Netherlands beat Ivory Coast 2 1 to join Argentina in the knockout round as Robin van Persie and Ruud van Nistelrooy combined for the goals. Bakary Kone scored for Ivory Coast in the first half before both teams settled into the status quo. In Gelsenkirchen Argentina routed Serbia Montenegro 6 0 led by Maxi Rodriguez and Esteban Cambiasso with Crespo Tevez and Messi adding goals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Netherlands
Ivory Coast
Stuttgart
Ruud van Nistelrooy
Argentina
Robin van Persie
van Nistelrooy
Bakary Kone
Serbia- Montenegro
Serbia
Montenegro
Gelsenkirchen
Maxi Rodriguez
Esteban Cambiasso
Hernan Crespo
Carlos Tevez
Lionel Messi
Mavericks Collapse Deepens Finals Pressure
The Mavericks trail the Heat 2-2 after blowing a 13 point lead in Game 3 and scoring a Finals low 7 points in the fourth. Dallas faces an intense stretch with Game 4 and Game 5 looming, as players like Dirk Nowitzki and Avery Johnson contend with playoff reputations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami
Dallas Mavericks
Avery Johnson
Battle of Wits
Pat Riley
Dirk Nowitzki
Josh Howard
LeBron
Carmelo
Dwyane
Mavericks
Miami Heat
Dallas
Jerry Stackhouse
Shaquille O'Neal
Jason Terry
Yao Ming Says 50 50 Chance To Play World Games
Yao Ming, recovering from a broken left foot, said in Houston his chances of playing for China at the world championships in Japan are about 50 percent. He plans rehab in Shanghai, with a target to be in best shape within two weeks, while Rockets camp remains an option if he misses the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yao
Houston
Yao Ming
China
Shanghai
Utah
Japan
Rockets
Also Mentioned on This Page
Trinidad and Tobago
Veer
Frankfurt
Sweden
IG Sidi Intessianians
Ener
Nea Beenen
Eons
Srmnen Ned
seseSe Ceneee Aneresseeon Nes Avbeenenes Besareees
SeeRe Ree
Aber Cen Ben
Saeane Vance
Dusan Vranicp
Javier Saviola
Cambiasso
Crespo
Dragoslav Jeviic
FC Schalke
Ing
Maradona
The
Associated Press
AmeriPride
S& Service
Heat
ABC
Ector County Coliseum
Odessa
Texas
John G Shirley Pokorny
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!