Group C

Euro 2016: Germans need quick start to kill Northern Ireland hopes, says Mats Hummels

Northern Ireland power through hailstorm, Ukraine for historic first win at Euros

World Cup 2014: Costa Rica relishing underdog role

Hard-working Costa Rica resumed training within hours of arriving on Tuesday at their southern World Cup camp in Santos, where Brazilian great Pele used to play.

Japan: The team and the stars

Here's Japan's squad for the FIFA World Cup 2014 and five players to watch out for.

World Cup 2014: Uruguay is the small country nobody wants to face

Uruguay opens on June 14 against Costa Rica in the northeastern city of Fortaleza. The team faces England in Sao Paulo on June 19, and closes with Italy in Natal on June 24.

World Cup 2014, Group C: Falcao out; Drogba, Honda expected to shine

The Ivorians qualified comfortably under French coach Sabri Lamouchi, and were further relieved to avoid a tough draw this time around.