Jozy Altidore matched an American record with a goal for the fourth match in a row as the United States beat Honduras 1-0 Tuesday to stay atop the table in North American World Cup 2014 qualifying.

The roar of “Tahiti” from 20,000 fans was as inspiring as it was unsettling for a group of soccer players who struggle to attract 100 fans to their matches usually.

Andres Iniesta repeated several times that Spain deserved its 2-1 victory over Uruguay in their Confederations Cup opener.

Only three minutes into the match, Neymar got the job done. The Brazil striker scored early to help Brazil beat Japan 3-0 in the opening match of the Confederations Cup on Saturday, knocking in a firm shot from outside the penalty area.

Spain manager Vicente Del Bosque refused to reveal whether Iker Casillas will start in goal in Sunday's Confederations Cup opener against Group B challengers Uruguay in Recife.

Brazil clash with Japan in Brasilia Saturday in the opening game of the Confederations Cup, an appetizer for the World Cup, which they will host next year.

Lionel Messi scored a hat trick to help a second-string Argentina record an easy 4-0 away win over Guatemala in a friendly and overtake Diego Maradona's international goals tally.

After months of angst over preparation delays, Brazil steps into the global spotlight Saturday when it kicks off the Confederations Cup, a key test of its readiness to stage the World Cup next year.

Organizers of a soccer friendly between English club Arsenal and Vietnam are facing a battle to ensure the match goes head after the owners of the stadium venue hiked their fees for the game.

Recently retired soccer superstar David Beckham will be joined by his wife Victoria during a seven-day visit to China next week, reports said Friday.