Rest more important than result for France boss Didier Deschamps
France boss Didier Deschamps defended his team selection after a much-changed side were shocked 1-0 by Tunisia.
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Argentina find their groove to seal progression
Argentina advanced to the knockout stages of the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Poland in their final Group C match on Wednesday even though skipper Lionel Messi saw a first-half penalty saved at Stadium 974.
Socceroos bouncing after beating not-so-great Danes
Graham Arnold hailed Australia's "new golden generation" and urged Premier League clubs to sign star defender Harry Souttar after stunning Denmark to reach the World Cup last 16.
Pele's daughter eases concerns over his health
Pele's daughter has moved to allay fears over her father's health after he was taken into hospital in Brazil.
World Cup coaches welcome first female ref Frappart
Costa Rica coach Luis Fernando Suarez said Wednesday the appointment of Stephanie Frappart to referee his team's crucial clash with Germany was a major milestone in a "sexist sport".
Tunisia fall short despite famous win over France
An invigorated Tunisia claimed a famous victory over a French team made up mostly of back-up players on Wednesday but their 1-0 win over the reigning champions was not enough for the North Africans to progress to the World Cup knockout stages.
Tunisia stun France but it's not enough to reach World Cup knock-outs
Tunisia have beaten France 1-0 in their Group D FIFA World Cup clash, but it's not enough to see them through to the next round.
Australia shock Denmark to qualify for knockout stages for first time since 2006
Australia upset Denmark 1-0 to qualify for the World Cup knockout phase for the first time in 16 years thanks to a fine solo goal from Mathew Leckie.