Croatia hold edge over shell-shocked Japan

Croatia and Japan go into Sunday's World Cup survival clash poles apart, despite being without a point in Group F. The Croats have been putting a positive spin on their 1-0 defeat by champions......

We need a Kaka, say Japan

Despairing of Japan's lack of killer instinct at the World Cup, the country's soccer chief said the missing ingredient was obvious: "We need a Kaka."Japan failed to press their goal advantage and......

The 23-man team lists for the 2006 World Cup

The23-man lists of the 32 teams for the 2006 football World Cup after theMay 15 deadline to confirm squads ended on Monday. A look at the selections:ANGOLAGoalkeepers: Joo Ricardo (unattached),......

Experience with a twist for Japan at World Cup

Japan coach Zico opted for experience in naming his World Cup squad on Monday, although he did add a twist with the bold inclusion of fringe striker Seiichiro Maki. The Brazilian axed Yokohama's......

Ukraine, Japan, U.S. stay focused

Ukraine maintained their push for a first appearance in the World Cup finals when they beat Albania 2-0 in Tirana on Wednesday to open up a six-point lead at the top of European qualifying Group......