Football World Cup: World Cup Update - France face test of nerve

France face test of nerve
France cannot afford another slip-up in their decisive Group G match with Togo in Cologne - and they must get the better of the Africans without the help of the suspended Zinedine Zidane...
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Tearful Nakata vows to shrug off heartbreak
The FIFA World Cup may have ended in tears for Hidetoshi Nakata, Japan's most famous footballing export, but the Bolton midfielder has vowed to struggle on...
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Australia gripped by euphoria
A mixture of euphoric relief and sheer disbelief hung over Australian streets on Friday as people came to terms with their team reaching the last 16 of the FIFA World Cup for the first time...
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23 June: Suspense reigns in final group games
There are bound to be a few frayed nerves as this exciting final batch of group matches gets under way. In Group G, only Togo have been eliminated so far, leaving Switzerland, France and South Korea to tussle for two priceless berths in the Round of 16...
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'I don't think we've hit top gear yet'
Italian motorcycling Max Biaggi star told FIFAworldcup.com about his hopes and fears for the Azzurri
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Ukraine show they are learning fast
They began in disastrous fashion with a 4-0 defeat against Spain but debutants Ukraine quickly made amends by beating Saudi Arabia by the same scoreline. In their decisive Group H match with Tunisia, it is anyone's guess which Ukraine will emerge...
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Defeat does not mean all is lost
Ukraine were heavy losers in their first game at 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany but can still progress today with a draw against Tunisia. However those teams tasting defeat in opening fixtures can normally start to pack their bags for a swift return home...
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Be positive, says Korean hero Seo
Seo Jung-Won, a star of 1990s' Korean football, spoke exclusively to FIFAworldcup.com about Germany 2006 and the prospects of the current Korea Republic side...
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