Section 2 Around the Net - Tuesday, June 20, 2006

Globalization: Good for the World Cup?

Spain Hails Substitutes in Comeback Win

'Cinderella' Ukraine Poised for Next Round

Column: World Cup Certainties

Black Market Booms for World Cup, FIFA Exec Sent Home

Section 2 Around the Net - Monday, June 19, 2006

On Saturday, Soccer Arrived

No Place for Technology in World Cup, Yet

Predictably, Press Burn French

Column: Brazil, France Fail to Inspire

Swiss Almost Through; Togo Definitely Out

Section 2 Around the Net - Sunday, June 18, 2006

Soccer and The National Character

England Looking For Win Against Swedes

'Stunning' Ghana Thumps Czech Republic

Togo Threatens to Boycott Match Against Swiss

It is Possible, but 'Heroic' USA Left With a Lot to Do

Section 2 Around the Net - Saturday, June 17, 2006

Argentina and "The Beautiful Game"

Ivory Coast Goes Home Proud

Italian Sanctions May Come Before World Cup Final

The Global Politics of World Cup Watching

World Cup Web Usage Pales Compared to Other Sports

Section 2 Around the Net - Friday, June 16, 2006

During the World Cup, Politics Take a Back in the Most Unlikely Places

Argentina Recommends that Schools Show Cup Games

Swedish Press Lauds Freddie

England Favorites? Forget It

Section 2 Around the Net - Thursday, June 15, 2006

Despite Crowd Trouble, Germans Go Safely Through

Murdoch to Military: 'Let There Be Soccer'

On-Demand Viewing Boosts World Cup Interest

Korean Fan Nearly Dies Celebrating

Brazilian Press Slams Ronaldo

Section 2 Around the Net - Wednesday, June 14, 2006

Superb Spain Trounce Ukrainains

Togo: It was a Miracle They Played at All

Korea Beats Togo, May Look for Draw Against French

Ghana Reeling Days After Italy Defeat

Brazil Beat Croatia Like Mere Mortals

Section 2 Around the Net - Tuesday, June 13, 2006

For Smaller Countries, a Silver Lining in U.S. Loss

Ghana Fails to Finish, Deposed by Italy

The Dream Continues for Hiddink's Socceroos

'June Madness' Invades Corporate America

Maradona: Argentina Needs 'More Competition' for Places

Section 2 Around the Net - Monday, June 12, 2006

Two Nations Breathe Relief After Mexico Victory

Dutch Man-of-the-Match Sparks Dissent After Win

Expectations Have Changed, but the American Are Still Strangers at the World Cup

What The World Cup Means to Africa

Making the World Cup Stick Online

Section 2 Around the Net - Sunday, June 11, 2006

Uninterested English Beat 'Toothless' Paraguay

Positive Argentines Win Thrilling Open to 'Group of Death'

Column: The World Cup and Media Brainwashing

FIFA: Drugs 'Not a Problem'

Time to Bench Owen?