For Mexico, World Cup heartache and four years of regret

Goals from Henry Martín and Luis Chávez were not enough to take El Tri to the round of 16 for the eighth straight time as Group C's second qualifying spot looked destined to be determined in perhaps the most painful way possible.

Iran fans divided in World Cup match against US

The World Cup match between Iran and the United States on Tuesday was charged with emotion among Iranian fans, some of whom had come to Qatar not only to support their team, but the protest movement back home.

World Cup Monday Guide: Ghana bounces back to avoid elimination

The second week of the World Cup continued Monday as Ghana fended off a South Korea rally, Cameroon staged a comeback against Serbia, Ronaldo celebrated a goal that was eventually awarded to a teammate, and Brazil overcame the absence of their injured star.

Ghana beats South Korea 3-2 at World Cup

Kudus scored twice, including the go-ahead goal after the South Koreans evened the match in the second half, and Ghana staved off elimination with a 3-2 victory on Monday.