World Cup 2010
World Cup 2010
LATEST NEWS
Spain parties as champions return
THE biggest fiesta in memory has greeted the triumphant Spanish World Cup team on its return to a jubilant nation.
World Cup would make us a fortune
A NEW study shows winning the 2022 World Cup would generate $35.5 billion for Australia - but still the haters persist with ill-informed, childish negativity.
Torres boost for Liverpool
LIVERPOOL received a huge boost in the bid to hold on to Fernando Torres when he wore a Reds scarf at Spain's World Cup celebrations.
A wonderfully weird World Cup
PLAYER revolts, referee blunders, hapless superstars, dodgy balls, a new Hand of God, a psychic octopus and the lovely Larissa - it's been a big month.
Spain wins the World Cup
SPAIN has won its first-ever World Cup - but needed to wait until four minutes before the end of extra time for Andres Iniesta to score the only goal.
World Cup Confidential
Paul the octopus keeps a clean sheet
IN the end, Paul the octopus really did know it all. The aquatic tipster ended World Cup 2010 with a flawless record of eight correct predictions.
SOCCEROOS
German veteran in hunt for Socceroos job
GERMAN legend Lothar Matthaus is the latest superstar aiming to take charge of the new-age Socceroos.
HOT PHOTO GALLERIES
This must be the world's biggest party with fans going wild in South Africa, Barcelona and Madrid.
Meet Paraguay's Larissa Riquelme - whose striptease promise made her a worldwide sensation.
MORE GALLERIES
World Cup final - Spain vs Netherlands
Spain and Netherlands went head-to-head in the World Cup 2010 final in South Africa.
All the colour from the World Cup final
We take a look at the fans cheering on their team in the World Cup final and the amazing closing ceremony that concludes South Africa's hosting of the football tournament that stops the world.
Pitch invader tries to steal World Cup trophy
There is no way the 2010 World Cup final could go down without any glitches. This hardcore fan tried to steal the trophy in front of more than 90,000 people.
Germany takes out third place
Germany finished its 2010 World Cup journey in third place after defeating Uruguay 3-2.
Spain gives Germany the boot
Paul the octopus was right - Spain triumphed over Germany after Carles Puyol scored off a corner kick.
News From the Groups
Group A
Golden goals for Forlan, Mueller
URUGUAY striker Diego Forlan has been named the Golden Ball as the best player of the 2010 World Cup, while young gun Thomas Mueller won the Golden Boot.
Group B
Build a monument to Maradona, says MP
A POLITICIAN in Argentina wants to build a monument to honour Diego Maradona, who may be preparing to quit as national team coach.
Group C
Expectation rattled Rooney - Ferguson
WAYNE Rooney flopped at the World Cup underneath the weight of expectation, says Alex Ferguson while Steven Gerrard has vowed not to quit on England.
Group D
World Cup would make us a fortune
A NEW study shows winning the 2022 World Cup would generate $35.5 billion for Australia - but still the haters persist with ill-informed, childish negativity.
Group E
Fans and royalty hail Dutch courage
TWO fighter jets, one of them orange, escorted the Netherlands team through Dutch airspace and towards a date with royalty.
Group F
Larissa's winning streak isn't over
LARISSA Riquelme, the Paraguayan lingerie model who became a worldwide sensation during the World Cup, will run naked through the streets after all.
Group G
Brazil coach sacked, players abused
THEY don't like losers in Brazil - the coach and all his staff have been sacked, and the players were shoved and heckled by furious fans after flying home.
Group H
An era of Spanish dominance dawns
WHILE Spain's squad did a lap of honour, captain Iker Casillas stood in the middle of the ground with head in hands. He has led this team to greatness.
The Teams
Who would you like to see as Socceroos coach?
How would you rate the 2010 World Cup?
Get your World Cup fix in the latest issue of Alpha - exclusive interviews with Harry Kewell, Pim Verbeek, Steven Gerrard, Michael Ballack and Landon Donovan.
ALSO IN SPORT TODAY
Aussie pair's rescue mission
SHANE Watson and Michael Hussey are on a rescue mission after Australia crashed to 3-2 in the second Test today.
Aussie bid dumped in first round
A DESPONDENT Frank Lowy was this morning digesting Australia’s failed campaign filled with broken promises.
Even Cahill couldn't save this game
SOCCEROO Tim Cahill turned and touched the World Cup before he left the stage. Maybe he sensed the mood of the FIFA crowd.
