When one thinks of Asian superpowers in soccer, Japan and South Korea immediately come to mind. Iran is not usually included in that group. However, Carlos Queiroz's side has proven to be one to contend with and could surprise a few people in Brazil. The team has been placed in arguably the least competitive group of all and could finally earn its way to the knockout round. Can Iran pull off the historic feat?
Latin Post.com breaks down the team's in Group E of the 2014 World Cup; which of these teams are the favorites to win futbol's biggest prize in Brazil this summer?
Japan has grown into an Asian superpower in international soccer over the last few years. However, many have been waiting for the Samurais to take the next step and be contenders for the World Cup. Is this the year that Japan does it?
The first time he heard himself on the radio, he literally had to pull over. Shy isn't a word that seems to describe Enrique Iglesias. This is, after all, the son of Julio Iglesias and the same man that said he would get naked in Trafalgar Square if Spain wins the World Cup.
One of the great attractions of any World Cup is seeing new teams arrive on the biggest stage in the world and attempt to steal the spotlight from other top sides.
World Cup Brazil 2014 is fast approaching, and Latinos and soccer aficionados around the world are gearing up to see their favorite soccer teams battle it out on the field, willing to give their blood, sweat and tears for their countries, in the midst of a Brazilian backdrop filled with screaming fans.
Uruguay won the last World Cup in Brazil After the release of the groupings for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, predictions have been made as to who could possibly bring the glory home this year.
Group of G will be the most watched Group at the World Cup this summer. The idea of watching the Germans, Americans, Portuguese and Ghanese face off is extremely exciting as it provides an opportunity for major upsets. Which team will be the surprise of the group?
The World Cup is just four months away. With each passing week, we'll preview two of the 32 competitors leading up to the biggest tournament on the planet.Argentina enters the tournament as major favorites to win it all. But will the South American giants finally end decades of futility in Brazil?
UEFA announced the groups for the UEFA 2016 qualifiers which featured a number of interesting matchups. Inevitably the big teams will earn the spotlight when analysis about these groups comes about. Some top teams inevitably came away with a solid draws in the qualifiers while other teams wound up with the short straw. Here are the major winners of the draw.
The attention of the World Cup usually centers on a few teams - the host nation, the defending Champion and the other top contenders. This particular tournament is special because it may see the end of an era. The end of the Spanish empire.
The World Cup is just four months away. With each passing week, we'll preview two of the 32 competitors leading up to the biggest tournament on the planet. The order is not pre-determined or predictable; we want to keep this exciting.
The World Cup is just four months away. With each passing week, we'll preview two of the 32 competitors leading up to the biggest tournament on the planet. The order is not pre-determined or predictable; we want to keep this exciting.
GOOOAL for the arts!!! The excitement surrounding the World Cup, which kicks off on June 12 and ends of July 13, is mounting - and appropriately the host nation will be Brazil, the birthplace of one of the greatest soccer players in the history of the game, Pelé.
The World Cup is just four months away. With each passing week, Latinos Post will preview two of the 32 competitors leading up to the biggest tournament on the planet. The order is not pre-determined or predictable; we want to keep this exciting.