Wayne Rooney celebrated his 100th cap with the national team scoring in England's 3-1 victory over Slovenia. Also, Spain rolls on in the Euro 2016 qualifiers while Russia is upset by Austria and Sweden's Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns to action, coming back from a heel injury.
Also, after losing to Poland on Saturday, current World Cup winners Germany struggled yet again ending their game against the Republic of Ireland in 1-1 draw while the Serbia-Albania game is delayed due to a drone interrupting match.
Germany will compete in its record seventh World Cup final, hoping to come away with their fourth title. The team won in 1954 before taking home the prize in 1974 and 1990, all on European soil, and are looking to become the first European side to win the Cup in South America.
Brazil's 7-1 humiliations at the hands of the Germans was so much more than an elimination from the World Cup. It jolted fans and players alike out of a reverie and false dream. It made them realize that the team was far from being a contender and was simply an average side waiting to meet a team with the ruthlessness to put them away.
Yuichi Nishimura of Japan and Carlos Velasco of Spain, two referees involved in controversial calls during the 2014 World Cup are in the pool of officials that could officiate the Sunday's title game.
Argentina and the Netherlands will be playing each other for the opportunity to play in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Finals. These two countries have a long rivalry with one another and will be playing in their fifth World Cup contest. Latin Post.com breaks down the teams and predicts a winner in this semifinals game.
The injury to Neymar in Friday's quarterfinals clash with Colombia was a loss for a number of people. It was a loss for Brazilians looking to see their idol lead the team to the final. It was a huge loss for sponsors and advertisers hoping to continue living off Neymar's poster boy status. It was a loss for those dreaming of a Messi vs. Neymar final. But most importantly, the loss left a gaping hole in the superstar's Brazilian squad, which has been unable to cope without him.
"Los Catrachos" of Honduras is making its third World Cup appearance and is seeking to earn its first ever win in the tournament after going scoreless in the 2010 South Africa World Cup.
Mexico took their first loss under head coach Miguel Herrera after absorbing a 1-0 loss to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their pre-World Cup friendly on Tuesday night in Chicago.
As Brazilian organizers scramble to make last-minute preparations for the World Cup, set to begin June 12th, the protests against the event – despite the countries passion for the sport – continue to intensify in parts of the country.
Luis Suarez underwent knee surgery on Wednesday, creating speculations that the striker will not be available for Uruguay in the upcoming 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Portugal coach Paulo Bento is confident that star forward Cristiano Ronaldo will be fully fit in time for their upcoming campaign in 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil next month.
