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France striker Karim Benzema celebrates after scoring his team's third goal against Honduras.

Benzema fires France past Honduras

France held firm against a physical 10-man Honduras side to open their FIFA World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win in Porto Alegre on Sunday.

Swiss players celebrate at full-time after claiming win over Ecuador.

Swiss steal injury time win

A pair of inspired substitutions from coach Ottmar Hitzfeld earned Switzerland a 2-1 comeback FIFA World Cup win over Ecuador in Group E.

Ronaldo trains ahead of Portugal's World Cup opener against Germany.

Ronaldo ready to go against Germany

Cristiano Ronaldo moved to quell fears surrounding his fitness ahead of Portugal's FIFA World Cup Group G opener against Germany on Monday.

Alonso scored Spain's lone goal from the penalty spot against Holland.

Alonso: Spain have to react

Spain must react in a positive manner when they face Chile in the second game of their FIFA World Cup defence, according to Xabi Alonso.

Arturo Vidal celebrates with his Chilean team mates after a goal against Australia.

Vidal expects Spain response

Chile's Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal is expecting Spain to show their true quality when the two sides meet on Wednesday.

Spanish players show their disapointment during a 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Holland.

Maradona: Tiki-Taka is dead

Diego Maradona believes Spain's tiki-taka approach is dead and says their style has been exposed on the back of their 5-1 thrashing at the hands of Netherlands.

Cahill joined elite company with his goal against Chile.

History maker Cahill stays grounded

When Tim Cahill climbed high, hung in the air like Michael Jordan then headed home his 33rd goal for Australia, the poster boy of the Socceroos not only pulled the green and gold back into the game against a rampant Chile but he also etched his name in World Cup history.

McGowan enjoyed a solid World Cup debut against Chile.

McGowan relives 'whirlwind' World Cup debut

Socceroo defender Ryan McGowan has described his World Cup debut against Chile as a ‘whirlwind’ after being thrown on as a second half substitute for injured fullback Ivan Franjic.

Suarez is adamant he did nothing wrong with his infamous handball at the 2010 World Cup.

Suarez hints at handball repeat

Uruguay star Luis Suarez hinted he would have no issue with repeating his infamous deliberate handball if required against England.

Ryan McGowan challenges Chile's Jean Beausejour.

Socceroos add panache to Aussie spirit

There is a lot to like about the Socceroos’ from a philosophical perspective despite the score in their World Cup opener against Chile.

Socceroo Jason Davidson receives the ball under the attention of Chile's Alexis Sanchez.

Davidson to draw on Dutch experience

Socceroos defender Jason Davidson says he's fulfilled a lifelong ambition having now represented Australia at a World Cup.

Cote D'Ivoire's Gervinho and Didier Drogba celebrate after going ahead against Japan.

Ivory Coast stage comeback to beat Japan

A two-minute burst in the second half saw Ivory Coast come from behind to defeat Japan 2-1 in Recife on Saturday.

Socceroo Mathew Leckie wrestles the ball from Chile's Eugenio Mena.

Socceroos earn respect after Chile fightback

The Socceroos 3-1 defeat to Chile in Cuiaba was a bittersweet experience. Again Australia has started a World Cup Finals campaign on the back foot.

Scans have confirmed Socceroos defender Ivan Franjic tore his hamstring against Chile.

Hamstring tear ends World Cup for Franjic

Socceroos defender Ivan Franjic's World Cup appears to be over, with scans revealing the 26-year-old tore his hamstring in the 3-1 loss to Chile.

Italy's Marion Balotelli headed home what proved to be the winner against England.

Italy turn heat on England

Italy made the perfect start to their FIFA World Cup campaign, accounting for Group D rivals England 2-1 in Manaus on Saturday.