Defending champions Spain could be knocked out of the World Cup Wednesday if they crash and burn against Chile at the Maracana stadium, the spiritual home of the Brazilian game.... more »
Karim Benzema scored twice as France beat 10-man Honduras 3-0 in a bruising World Cup clash Sunday in which goal-line technology decided a goal in international competition for the first time.... more »
France coach Didier Deschamps is under pressure after federation finance chiefs said they have budgeted for a quarter-final spot in their annual report.... more »
Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, recovering from right knee surgery, figured in Chile coach Jorge Sampaoli's 23-player World Cup squad announced on Sunday.... more »