There will be fierce competition through the pool stages of the 2011 World Cup before the heavyweights of the global game lock horns for the ultimate prize.

Sep 23, 2010 - John Huw

Despite hosting the tournament four times, and reaching the final three times, England have never won the Cricket World Cup.

Feb 21, 2011 - Jonathan Squirrell

The world cup shows that Europe and S. America are the two leading confederations in the world, but CONCACAF is not far behind.

Jan 19, 2011 - Chris Hables Gray

How has the World Cup affected the FIFA World Rankings? This article takes a look at how the competition has affected the top international teams.

Aug 29, 2010 - Matthew Read

After England's failure at the 2010 World Cup, many questions were asked; but, is it right that Fabio Capello has been such a target for ridicule?

Sep 4, 2010 - James Yapp

The FIFA World Cup was hosted in Asia for the first time; and fittingly, the two most successful countries in World Cup history battled it out in the final.

Oct 19, 2010 - Andy Paolacci

Germany became the first team to defend their World Cup title by knocking off Brazil for their second crown - matching them with the United States.

Nov 29, 2010 - David Hein

The second quarter final of the 2011 Fifa Women's World Cup sees Germany play Japan in Wolfsburg on Saturday 9 July 2011; preview includes betting odds.

Jul 6, 2011 - Steve Rogerson

Part 3: Can Audley Harrison complete one of the sport's greatest comebacks and take the title from David Haye? The answer comes Saturday.

Nov 12, 2010 - Mark Dodge

The first quarter final of the 2011 Fifa Women's World Cup sees England play France in Leverkusen on Saturday 9 July 2011; preview includes betting odds.

Jul 6, 2011 - Steve Rogerson

Norway won the second Women's World Cup title by beating Germany - taking one step up the podium after finishing second in 1991.

Nov 30, 2010 - David Hein

The end result of the 2010 World Cup, albeit strange, does not necessarily contradict the Cardinal Rules of history of the tournament.

Sep 22, 2010 - Todd Daniels

Gary Lineker presents a documentary looking at ways the England football team can improve for the 2014 World Cup.

Oct 3, 2010 - Steven Cookson

The United States won the first-ever FIFA Women's World Cup title beating Norway with a high-powered attack led by Michelle Akers.

Nov 30, 2010 - David Hein

A preview of the Rugby World Cup Quarter Final between England and France as Martin Johnson's England go head to head with Marc Lievremont's France.

Oct 2, 2011 - Andrew Daniel

How many goals did Italy concede on its way to winning the 2006 FIFA World Cup? Find out this and many more records from Germany 2006.

Oct 21, 2010 - Andy Paolacci

After the success of the first cricket world cup in 1975, the cricket world was eagerly anticipating the second edition. They were not to be disappointed.

Feb 19, 2011 - Chamara Sumanapala

The inaugural cricket world cup held in England became a huge success and therefore the precedent of a quadrennial event.

Feb 19, 2011 - Chamara Sumanapala

As a nation passionate about Cricket, India have a long association with the Cricket World Cup, often hosting the competition, and winning it once.

Feb 21, 2011 - Jonathan Squirrell

West Indies were the dominant force in the early years of the Cricket World Cup, winning the first two tournaments, both of which were held in England.

Feb 21, 2011 - Jonathan Squirrell