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BECKS AMONG THE HIGHLIGHTS
PA Sport's Alistair Grant assesses the brilliant, the bad and the bizarre of the World Cup. (More)
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FIVE OF THE BEST AND WORST
PA Sport's Martyn Ziegler gives his "best and worst" of the World Cup. (More)
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CONGA ENDS FAR EASTERN FIREWORKS
PA Sport's Chief Sports Writer Frank Malley takes a look back at the World Cup. (More)
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ENGLAND MUST MATCH BRAZILIAN CLASS
PA Sport's Mark Bradley takes a look at what the future holds for England. (More)
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THE WORLD CUP'S TEAM OF TEAMS
PA Sport's Damian Spellman selects his all-star World Cup line-up. (More)
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RESURRECTION COMPLETE FOR RONALDO
PA Chief Sports Writer Frank Malley reflects on the World Cup final in Yokohama. (More)
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FOOTBALL THE WINNER
PA Chief Sports Reporter Martyn Ziegler reflects on the World Cup final in Yokohama. (More)
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WHERE THE FINAL WAS WON AND LOST
PA Sport's Damian Spellman takes a closer look back at the World Cup final. (More)
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LIMELIGHT BECKONS FAR EAST MINNOWS
Steve Joyce looks at the future for third-place play-off rivals Turkey and South Korea. (More)
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LIFE TEAM OF THE TOURNAMENT
Sportinglife.com reveals its unofficial all-star team of the World Cup finals. (More)
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COMETH THE HOUR, COMETH THE TEAM
Frank Malley looks ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Brazil and Germany. (More)
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BRAZIL v GERMANY ANALYSIS
Chris Roberts analyses what millions of viewers can expect from Sunday's World Cup final. (More)
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PRAY FOR RONALDO'S FITNESS
Reece Killworth is hoping Brazil striker Ronaldo is fit for the World Cup final on Sunday. (More)
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DON'T BE FOOLED, IT WAS A TOE PUNT
Neal Collins remains unconvinced about Brazil and is hoping for a Germany win in the final. (More)
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SAME OLD FACES BUT WHAT A FINAL
Frank Malley takes a look ahead to Sunday's World Cup final between Brazil and Germany. (More)
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NO TURKEY SHOOT FOR BRAZIL
Martyn Ziegler takes a look at how Brazil beat Turkey in their World Cup semi-final. (More)
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STARS SHINE ON WORLD STAGE
Chris Roberts advises FIFA on who to select in their MasterCard World Cup All-Star Team. (More)
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GOLDEN CHANCE FOR BRAZIL
Frank Malley looks ahead to Brazil's World Cup semi-final clash with Turkey. (More)
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BRAZIL - THE TACTICS OF SUCCESS
The only thing predictable about this Brazilian side is their unpredictability. (More)
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GUNES HAS LAST LAUGH ON TACTICS
Turkey coach Senol Gunes has had the last laugh after his tactics were criticised. (More)
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YOU ARE THE WEAKEST LINK! ADVANCE
James Dart can't help but believe Germany to be one of the worst sides to ever reach a World Cup final. (More)
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MENTAL TOUGHNESS KEY FOR GERMANS
Neal Collins reflects on Germany's progression to the World Cup final. (More)
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CONSPIRACY THEORY IS OUT OF PLAY
Mike Tyas argues that talk of refereeing conspiracy at the World Cup is complete nonsense. (More)
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MANY QUESTIONS STILL UNANSWERED
Frank Malley believes there are plenty more unanswered questions at the World Cup. (More)
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LIFE WORLD CUP RANKINGS
Graham Shaw gives his team rankings after the quarter-finals at the World Cup finals. (More)
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DEFEAT A REALITY CHECK
With a day to reflect on England's World Cup demise, Frank Malley gives his views. (More)
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LUCK OF THE KOREANS RINGS TRUE
James Dart takes a look at the action from day 23 of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
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KOREA UPSET ALL THE ODDS
Jason Hughes reflects on South Korea's progress to the last four in the Far East. (More)
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'MR FIVE-NIL' HAS HIS DAY
Neal Collins pays tribute to South Korea coach Guus Hiddink for his World Cup achievement. (More)
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ENGLAND MUST LEARN FAR EAST LESSON
An in-depth reflection on England's 2-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat by Brazil. (More)
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DON GIVES BACKING TO REF CHANGES
Philip Don agrees that refs from major football nations should take all World Cup games. (More)
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ENGLAND JUST BLOWN AWAY
Frank Malley reflects on the end of England's World Cup dream in Shizuoka on Friday. (More)
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SEAMAN DOESN'T DESERVE THE PAIN
The tears when they came told one of the most desperate stories in sport. (More)
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RONALDINHO'S KICK IN THE TEETH
Neal Collins laments a freak goal sending England home from the World Cup. (More)
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FLAIR'S OUT IN SIGNS OF DISTRESS
Steve Joyce finds a previously unexposed streak of steel in Brazil's quarter-final victory. (More)
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ENGLAND AND BRAZIL READY TO ERUPT
Frank Malley looks ahead to Friday's World Cup quarter-final between England and Brazil. (More)
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A NEW WORLD ORDER
Frank Malley looks at the implications from the shocks in this year's World Cup. (More)
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TIME FOR GIANTS TO STRIDE FORWARD
Confused Neal Collins tries to fathom out the likely outcome of the most unpredictable World Cup. (More)
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WHY ENGLAND WILL WIN
Dave Tindall puts forward the argument for an England victory over Brazil on Friday. (More)
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WHY BRAZIL WILL WIN
Steve Joyce puts forward the argument for a Brazil victory over England on Friday (More)
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AHN HEARTBREAKER ONE TO REMEMBER
James Dart takes a look back at day nineteen of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
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LIFE WORLD CUP RANKINGS
James Dart gives his team rankings after the second round at the World Cup finals. (More)
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RIO IS THE HERO OF HEROES
Mark Bradley says there is only one candidate for England's World Cup star so far. (More)
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IS ENGLAND THE BEST DEFENCE?
Chris Roberts asks whether England's defence is the best in the 2002 finals. (More)
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BRAZIL-LIANT? NOT THIS 2002 VINTAGE
Frank Malley was not so impressed with Brazil's performance in the 2-0 win over Belgium. (More)
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ENGLAND NEED TO LEARN THREE Rs
England will find themselves lining up against the world's glamour side on Friday (More)
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SAMBA STARS FAIL TO SPARKLE
James Dart takes a look back at day eighteen of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
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NO LONGER UNITED, WHO?
Jeff Taylor looks at the talent, attitude and good fortune of the USA team. (More)
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DRAMATIC SCRIPT FOR IRELAND
Neil Silver reflects on the Republic's rollercoaster World Cup ride. (More)
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FINAL CRUEL TWIST FOR THE IRISH
James Dart takes a look back at day seventeen of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
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IRELAND FAIL SPOT CHECK
Simon Stone looks back at the Republic of Ireland's heartbreaking World Cup exit. (More)
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REPUBLIC v SPAIN MATCH ANALYSIS
Richard Gibson gives his verdict on the Republic of Ireland's dramatic defeat to Spain. (More)
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ALL TOO EASY AS ENGLAND CRUISE ON
James Dart takes a look back at day sixteen of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
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YES, HE WENT THE EXTRA EMILE!
Neal Collins reflects on England's dream-line 3-0 victory over Denmark in Niigata. (More)
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THREE GIFTS FOR ENGLAND
Frank Malley looks back on England's victory over Denmark in Niigata. (More)
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ENGLAND v DENMARK MATCH ANALYSIS
Damian Spellman gives his verdict on England's victory over Denmark. (More)
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MORE OF THE SAME, PLEASE
James Dart takes a look back at day fifteen of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
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BRAZIL THE HEART OF FOOTBALL
Our Neal Collins with his latest take on events in the Far East. (More)
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DIVE BOOMERS TEST FIFA INTEGRITY
Steve Joyce reflects on the day 14 action in the Far East. (More)
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SPAIN EMERGE AS CONTENDERS
Paul Walker believes Spain have a real chance of winning their first ever World Cup. (More)
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DON'T PUT YOUR SHIRT ON ENGLAND, BUT...
Frank Malley looks at how England booked their spot in the last 16 of the World Cup finals. (More)
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PHEW! WHAT A LOTTERY
Neal Collins believes there is more chance of winning the lottery than predicting this World Cup. (More)
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CRY FOUL AS CRITICS PUT BOOT IN
Mike Tyas blasts any critics willing to bemoan England's display in the 0-0 draw with Nigeria. (More)
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ENGLAND v NIGERIA MATCH ANALYSIS
A look at the decisive moments in England's
0-0 draw with Nigeria at Osaka. (More)
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DENMARK DUO HOLD KEY TO SUCCESS
Damian Spellman looks ahead to England's opponents in the second round of the World Cup finals. (More)
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CONFIDENT SPAIN ON A RAUL
Mike Tyas looks at all-conquering Spain ahead of their meeting with the Republic of Ireland. (More)
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ZZ THE BIG CASUALTY IN FRENCH EXIT
Steve Joyce reflects on the shock World Cup exit of reigning champions France. (More)
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GERMANY HANG ON AND PROSPER
Mike Tyas reflects on Germany's defeat of Cameroon to earn them a place in the last 16. (More)
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IRISH DRUNK ON MORE GLORY
Mike Tyas reflects on the Republic of Ireland's march into the last 16. (More)
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INCONSISTENT EAGLES UP NEXT
The 'Group of Death' proved fatal for inconsistent Nigeria long ago. (More)
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ENGLAND HAVE LEARNED THEIR LESSON
Frank Malley looks ahead to England's crucial Group F clash with Nigeria. (More)
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ANY PORT IN A STORM
James Dart takes a look back at day eleven of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
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NIGERIA: A SPENT FORCE
Neal Collins has some good news for England fans ahead of the make-or-break clash with Nigeria. (More)
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HIGH-TEMPO JAPAN ON THE MOVE
Dave Tindall takes a look back at day ten of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
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AZZURRI DEFEAT ANOTHER SHOCK WAVE
James Dart takes a look back at day nine of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
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RADEBE IS THE KEY
Neal Collins takes a detailed look at South Africa, who stand on the brink of a place in the last 16. (More)
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THE LONGEST TEN MINUTES
Neal Collins gives his verdict on England's win over Argentina. (More)
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FOURTEEN HEROIC LIONS FOR ENGLAND
Reece Killworth takes a look back at England's 1-0 defeat of Argentina. (More)
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BECKHAM RAISES THE ROOF
Frank Malley reflects on England's famous World Cup win over Argentina. (More)
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ENGLAND v ARGENTINA MATCH ANALYSIS
A look at where the game was won in England's 1-0 victory over Argentina at Sapporo. (More)
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IS DEFEAT END OF THE WORLD?
Neal Collins examines why some England fans may accept defeat against Argentina. (More)
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FRENCH MUST PRAY FOR ZZ
Reece Killworth takes a look back at day seven of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
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BECKHAM SEES THE LIGHT
Frank Malley looks ahead to Friday's huge showdown between England and Argentina. (More)
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ROBBIE KEANE TO SHARE HEADLINES
Reece Killworth takes a look back at day six of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
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MINNOWS FRY THE BIG FISH
Neal Collins takes a look back at the first round of games at the World Cup. (More)
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SO MUCH FOR A CLAMPDOWN
Reece Killworth reflects on the decision to fine Rivaldo £4,500 for his play-acting against Turkey. (More)
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LIFE RANKINGS
James Dart gives his team rankings after the opening round of games in the World Cup finals. (More)
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REPUBLIC v GERMANY ANALYSIS
Damian Spellman gives his verdict on the Republic's draw with Germany. (More)
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FINALLY, IT'S FAN-TASY FOOTBALL
Reece Killworth takes a look back at day five of the 2002 World Cup finals. (More)
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BRAZILIANS KEEP THE SPIRIT ALIVE
Steve Joyce reflects on Monday's action at the 2002 World Cup. (More)
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ENGLISH SUPPORTERS NEED CONVINCING
It's the morning after the night before and Frank Malley looks back again at England v Sweden. (More)
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NOT THE END OF THE WORLD
Neal Collins looks back at England's draw with Sweden, and ahead to Argentina. (More)
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OLD MAN SEAMAN SAVES THE KIDS
Frank Malley reflects on England's 1-1 World Cup draw with Sweden in Saitama. (More)
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SVEN'S MEN STUCK IN THE MIDDLE
Reece Killworth reflects on England's 1-1 draw with Sweden in their World Cup opener. (More)
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ENGLAND v SWEDEN ANALYSIS
Damian Spellman looks at how England and Sweden drew 1-1 in Saitama. (More)
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MATT FINISH COVERS KEANE LOSS
Reece Killworth takes a look back at the second day of the World Cup. (More)
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REPUBLIC v CAMEROON ANALYSIS
Chris Roberts gives his verdict on the Republic's draw with Cameroon. (More)
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DIOP THE PRIDE OF THE NEW LIONS
Neal Collins pays tribute to Senegal and their entry into the annals of World Cup folklore. (More)
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SENEGAL LEAVE LEMERRE ALL AT SEA
Steve Joyce reflects on the opening match of the World Cup where Senegal stunned France 1-0. (More)
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OUR WORLD CUP VERDICT
Sportinglife.com's panel of experts give you their selections for World Cup glory. (More)
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WORLD CUP BETTING DO'S AND DON'TS
10 top tips to help you beat the bookies and make money on the World Cup. (More)
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