Striker Luis Suarez will miss Uruguay's World Cup opener against Costa Rica.
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Suarez ruled out of opener

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has confirmed that Luis Suarez will not start his team's FIFA World Cup opener against Costa Rica on Saturday.

Robben and Van Persie both scored doubles in the Netherlands' hammering of Spain.
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Dutch courage smashes Spain

The Netherlands gained a measure of revenge for their FIFA World Cup final loss four years ago by demolishing Spain 5-1 in the opening match of Group B.

Mexico's Oribe Peralta scored the solitary goal in his country's Group A win over Cameroon.
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Mexico overcome Cameroon

Oribe Peralta again proved his worth to Mexico as his goal helped them to a 1-0 win over Cameroon in their FIFA World Cup opener on Friday.

Van Gaal directs his team during a Dutch training session.
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Netherlands will go the distance in World Cup - Van Gaal

Louis van Gaal insists Netherlands are determined to enjoy their World Cup experience and has promised they will be in Brazil for the full five weeks of the tournament.

Aussie fans will be crucial to the Socceroos' chances at the Asian Cup.
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Wave of Socceroo fans lifts players

An estimated 15,000 Socceroo fans are in Cuiaba for Australia’s opening World Cup clash with Chile, and coach Ange Postecoglou has hailed their raucous support on the eve of the clash at the Arena Pantanal.

Rale Rasic speaks to FFA TV about Australia's World Cup debut in 1974.
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Rasic relives '74 campaign

After qualifying for their maiden FIFA World Cup campaign in 1974, the Socceroos lead by coach Rale Rasic were written off as mearly cannon fodder for the World's best.

Mitch Langerak in training with fellow Socceroos goalkeeper Mat Ryan.
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Langerak backs Germany for WC success

Likely to be watching from the sidelines as Mat Ryan starts in goal for Australia at the World Cup Mitch Langerak is nevertheless set for a busy time in Brazil, where he will be cheering on both the Socceroos and his 'other' team-mates.

Mark Bresciano has been passed fit by coaching staff for the Socceroos World Cup opener.
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Postecoglou: ‘Bresciano ready to go’

Socceroo coach Ange Postecoglou confirmed key midfielder Mark Bresciano was “ready to go” for Saturday morning’s crucial opening group game clash with Chile in Cuiaba.

Socceroos striker Adam Taggart is desperate to make it onto the field in Brazil.
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Taggart desperate for World Cup action

Not content with being a surprise inclusion in Australia's squad, Adam Taggart is so desperate to be involved in the World Cup, he's willing to play in any position for the Socceroos.

Tim Cahill attracted close attention from the Chilean defence.
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Chile player admitted cheating - Cahill

Socceroos forward Tim Cahill has claimed a Chile player admitted cheating during their 3-1 FIFA World Cup win over Australia on Friday.

David Gallop wiith Ange Postecoglou and Frank Lowy.
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The waiting is over, but our story has just begun

Like every Socceroo fan, I’m feeling excited and anxious in equal measure as we countdown the hours.

Get your own Socceroos poster signed by Mile Jedinak!
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Socceroos soar on social media

To celebrate hitting 100k followers on Twitter @Socceroos want you to have something special from team skipper Mile Jedinak - your own signed Socceroo team poster from national team captain.

Arturo Vidal remains in doubt for Chile's World Cup campaign with a knee injury.
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Vidal still a chance to play against Socceroos

The Juventus midfielder is a fitness doubt for Friday's Group B clash with Australia in Cuiaba, after undergoing an operation at the end of the Serie A season, though Chile aren't ruling him out of the group opener just yet.

Socceroos Mile Jedinak and Matthew Spiranovic in action against Croatia.
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Spiranovic: Australia embracing underdog status

Socceroos centre-back Matthew Spiranovic said he and his team-mates will embrace their underdog status at the FIFA World Cup.

Defender Alex Wilkinson will likely be charged will marking Chile's Alexis Sanchez.
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Wilko eyes Sanchez showdown

Alex Wilkinson is looking forward to the challenge of facing Alexis Sanchez but says the Socceroos can't afford to focus too much on individuals when they go up against Chile.