World Cup 2014

Switzerland Switzerland kicked off the 2010 FIFA World Cup with victory over Spain and will be keen for another great start against Ecuador on Sunday.

Steven Gerrard England captain Steven Gerrard has urged his team-mates to have no regrets when the final whistle blows in their FIFA World Cup opener.

Lukas Podolski Lukas Podolski insists he is more than just a joker in the German pack and has a valuable role to play at the FIFA World Cup.

Jeong-Ho Hong South Korea defender Hong Jeong-Ho admits he is still feeling some foot pain as his team prepare to face Russia on Tuesday.

Gianluigi Buffon Italy coach Cesare Prandelli played down concerns over captain Gianluigi Buffon after the goalkeeper twisted his ankle at training.

Tim Howard United States goalkeeper Tim Howard has talked up the formation utilised against Nigeria ahead of their FIFA World Cup opener on Monday.

Yaya Toure Yaya Toure and Didier Drogba will both be available for Ivory Coast's FIFA World Cup opener with Japan, according to coach Sabri Lamouchi.

Alberto Zaccheroni Alberto Zaccheroni is eager to see the improvement Japan have made since last year when they open their FIFA World Cup campaign on Saturday.

Blaise Matuidi France midfielder Blaise Matuidi has endorsed Karim Benzema to lead their line at the FIFA World Cup.