They might want to change Porto Alegre's name to Porto Algeria after the Desert Foxes' 4-2 victory over South Korea in the southern Brazilian city on Sunday.
South Korea coach Hong Myung-bo thought his disjointed defense would suddenly find their feet in the heat of World Cup battle having shipped 11 goals in five games in the build-up.
Ecuador have been blessed with the form of striker Enner Valencia since he took on the goal-scoring mantle from the late Christian Benitez last year, coach Reinaldo Rueda said on Sunday.
Under pressure but undeterred, Brazil coach Luiz Felipe Scolari said he would return to the same starting lineup that delivered an opening World Cup win over Croatia for Monday's Group A clash with Cameroon.
Portuguese substitute Silvestre Varela scored deep into stoppage-time to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw with the United States in World Cup Group G on Sunday and keep his team's hopes alive.
Allowing Portugal to snatch a last-gasp 2-2 draw was a blow but the United States must rebound quickly ahead of their final World Cup group match against Germany, coach Juergen Klinsmann said on Sunday.
Portugal's Varela (C) celebrates with teammate Eder after scoring against the U.S. during the 2014 World Cup Group G soccer match at the Amazonia arena in Manaus on Sunday.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup brings together all walks of life from all over the world as they converge on Brazil this year. Group G gives us a must see match-up Sunday between the USA and Portugal, two countries with considerable Latin American populations. Latin Post.com compares the two great countries on and off the field.
Actor and producer Diego Luna has spoken against homophobia in soccer after Mexican fans chanted homophobic slurs during their team's last two World Cup games.
Germany's Miroslav Klose celebrates his goal during the 2014 World Cup Group G soccer match against Ghana at the Castelao arena in Fortaleza on Saturday.
Bosnia's Edin Dzeko walks the field after exchanging jerseys with a Nigerian player after his team lost its 2014 World Cup Group F soccer match at the Pantanal arena in Cuiaba on Saturday.
Nigeria goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama makes a save during the 2014 World Cup Group F soccer match between Nigeria and Bosnia at the Pantanal arena in Cuiaba on Saturday.
England's Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring against Uruguay during their 2014 World Cup Group D soccer match at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo June 19, 2014.
With Nigeria and Bosnia and Herzegovina both winless in the 2014 FIFA World Cup so far, heading into their meeting against each other Saturday, this is a must-win for both teams. Let's see who's got the edge in this game.
France's coach Didier Deschamps conducts a training session at the Arena Fonte Nova stadium ahead of their 2014 World Cup against Switzerland in Salvador, June 19, 2014.
Balloons in Italy's national colours fly on the pitch next to Italy's Daniele De Rossi (front L) as he fights for the ball with Costa Rica's Celso Borges during their 2014 World Cup Group D soccer match at the Pernambuco arena in Recife June 20, 2014.
Chile's Mauricio Isla, Eduardo Vargas, Arturo Vidal and Gonzalo Jara (L-R) celebrate after their first goal during their 2014 World Cup Group B soccer match against Spain at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro June 18, 2014.
Switzerland's Granit Xhaka reacts after scoring their second goal against France during their 2014 World Cup Group E soccer match at the Fonte Nova arena in Salvador June 20, 2014.
