Spain could stage the next IAAF World Cup in two years’ time after the sport’s world governing body revealed the United States has declined the opportunity to stage the 2006 meeting.

Brazil 2 0 Germany

Brazil 1 0 Germany

John Hartson hgas equalised for Wales just before half-time.

Italy are into the final of the World Cup after goals from Fabio Grosso and Alessandro del Pero very late in extra time.

Australia 1 Uruguay 0 (1-1 after extra-time)

Jonny Wilkinson has given England the lead in the World Cup semi-final today with a drop goal after nine minutes.

The Spanish are sure to win their match in Group B of the World Cup now following a penalty goal from Hierro in the 87th minute. Latest: Spain 3, Slovenia 1.

Ian Harte has been replaced by World Cup debutant Stephen Reid after 78 minutes of play against Cameroon at Niigata.

Korea and Turkey have kicked off the second-half of their World Cup 3rd/4th place play-off.

Turkey have reached the quarter-final of the World Cup after beating Japan 1-0.

Turkey have replaced striker Hasan Sas with midfielder Tayfur with just five minutes left of their World Cup Second round match against Japan.

Clarence Acuna of Paraguay has been sent off in injury time of their World Cup match against Germany.

David Seaman has declared himself fit for England's vital World Cup qualifying game against Greece in Athens tomorrow.

Roy Keane has scored his second two minutes from time in Ireland's World Cup qualifier against Cyprus.

TV3 has confirmed it has won rights to broadcast the 2015 Rugby World Cup.

Germany’s foreign ministry today said it had granted a visa for an Iranian vice president, Mohammed Aliabadi, to attend the soccer World Cup, which starts on Friday.

Cameroon striker Samuel Eto’o has threatened to pull out of the World Cup after being criticised by legendary countryman Roger Milla.

The Australian Rugby Union has officially withdrawn from the bidding process for the 2015 and 2019 World Cups.