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Colombia coach wary of Portugal's Vitinha, Ronaldo in Group K showdown

MIAMI, June 26 : Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo said his team would need to be especially tactically disciplined in their World Cup Group K decider against Portugal on Saturday to deal with the threats posed by Vitinha and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ecuador president declares national holiday after team reach World Cup knockout phase

June 26 : Ecuador President Daniel Noboa declared Friday a national holiday after the country's soccer team reached the knockout phase of the World Cup with a shock 2-1 win over Germany.

Australians reach World Cup knockout round after goalless draw with Paraguay

Australia and Paraguay played to a 0-0 draw Thursday night in a result that clinched a spot in the knockout round of the World Cup for the Socceroos and will likely be enough for the Paraguayans to advance.

The World Cup is half over, with 54 of 104 matches complete, and the drama is just getting started

FLORIDA, USA: It’s halftime at the World Cup. Take a break, everyone. Wednesday marked the midpoint of the 104-match tournament — technically, just past the midpoint, with 54 matches now in the books and 50 remaining before a World Cup champion are crowned in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on July 19. The US have reached the Round of 32, which shouldn’t be surprising.

Portugal and Colombia battle for top spot to dodge heavyweights in last 32

MIAMI, June 25 : When Portugal face Colombia in their final Group K match at the World Cup, both teams will be jockeying to get a result that ensures they avoid a potential nightmare scenario in the round of 32.