Topic: FIFA Confederations Cup

Latin America Monitor Rio: An island of relative safety in a sea of vulnerability?

Rio de Janeiro has made strides to improve public safety, leading the way for Brazil's other 26 states. But with upcoming mega-events, coordination between federal and state forces is still needed.

Latin America Monitor Mexico takes on Brazil for Olympic soccer gold

If Mexico can defeat Brazil it will mean the country's first Olympic gold medal in soccer.

Latin America Monitor Rio+20: Brazil's big test

Rio+20 kicks into gear June 20 with the arrival of about 100 heads of state. 'As usual,' writes a guest blogger, everything is coming together last minute for the 50,000-plus visitors to Rio.

Brazil vs. Argentina: Can economic principles apply to soccer games?

As the South American giants face off, economists test a theory about the timing of effort exertion in a finite-length bilateral industry contest. In other words, is it risky to anger Brazilian players with early goals?

Spain vs Paraguay: Three reasons Paraguay will likely beat Spain

Spain vs Paraguay is at 2:30 pm ET on Saturday, July 3. Paraguay may win thanks to an underdog mentality, a strong defense, and able scorers.

World Cup results: Ghana sends US home with 2 - 1 defeat

World Cup results: No late comebacks this time as the US loses to Ghana 2 - 1.

USA vs. Algeria: Win would rewrite US World Cup history

The US looks to go on to the second round in today's USA vs. Algeria match. They advance with a win or a tie and an England tie.

US vs. Slovenia World Cup: Americans rally late to tie, 2-all

US vs. Slovenia World Cup: The Americans fell behind, 2-0, to Slovenia, but fought back to get the tying goal late in the contest.

USA vs. Slovenia: Americans must embrace role of Goliath to beat this David

USA vs. Slovenia is a test to see how far the USA has or has not come – and if they can outgrow a David vs. Goliath complex. While proving they can match World Cup favorite England, in the past they have repeatedly lost to lower-ranked Eastern bloc countries.

Vuvuzela controversy solved? A quieter vuvuzela

Vuvuzela factory owner Neil van Schalkwyk says he sells vuvuzelas that are quieter than the deafening horns stirring up controversy at the World Cup. Even Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are complaining about the sound.

Vuvuzelas are ok: Blatter backs South Africa fans on blowing the horns at the World Cup

Vuvuzelas have been supported by FIFA since they were introduced to the wider football world last year.

World Cup: USA 1-1 draw with England important, not impressive

The fact that the USA held England to a 1-1 draw in the World Cup Saturday was an accomplishment. But the result raised more questions about England than it answered about the USA.

TV audience for World Cup 2010 will be epic. Will US tune in?

World Cup 2010, which kicks off June 11, is expected to be the most-watched TV event in history. With more ways to watch, will Americans also tune in?

World Cup 101: Is South Africa really prepared to host the World Cup?

In recent years, South Africa caught a lot of flack as it fell beyond on stadium construction and infrastructure improvements for the World Cup. The country got the job done in the end. But one question mark remains over the cup: Security.

World Cup stampede renews concern over South Africa's preparedness

Sunday's World Cup stampede during a friendly between Nigeria and North Korea injured more than a dozen people, but officials say this will not be a problem at any of the tournament's official matches.

Rio protests: Sharing Brazil's oil revenues will hurt 2016 Olympics

Residents of Rio de Janeiro are staging protests today against a law that give more of Brazil's oil revenues to other states, reducing Rio's share. And the governor of Rio says it will undermine the state's ability to host the 2016 Olympics and the 2014 World Cup.

Hoping to make soccer history in Mexico, US merely repeats it

The US scored an early goal against its archrival, then regressed into its old self, falling 2-1.

South Africa impresses during test run for 2010 World Cup

Despite a few hiccups, the Confederations Cup soccer tournament was a 'great success,' say local and international soccer authorities.

One brilliant half not enough: US falls to Brazil, 3-2

After a stunning start, the US could not cope with Brazil, leaving American soccer to ponder another moral victory – instead of a real one.

South Africans self-conscious about low turnout at Confederations Cup

Empty seats cause embarrassment for the soccer tournament's host country as it prepares for the World Cup next June.

Wednesday's coverage: a united front for the US and South Korea, continuing protests in Iran, and new oversight for the US financial industry

South Africans take strike rumors in stride – except when it's soccer

Labor unrest abounds during South Africa's 'negotiation season,' but talk of a soccer strike chilled nation.