The early elimination of five of the six African teams in the Soccer World Cup has surprised Côte d'Ivoire coach Sven-Göran Eriksson.

Portugal joined Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup on Friday after the pair drew 0-0 in their final Group G game.

North Korea face off against Côte d'Ivoire in the World Cup. But what is the game like off the pitch for these two struggling nations?

Sven-Goran Eriksson has cautioned Côte d'Ivoire against all-out attack against North Korea as they bid to reach the last 16 at the World Cup.

North Korea's star striker Jong Tae-se admitted on Thursday that he had spent the day after the 7-0 World Cup Group G hammering by Portugal in a state

A merciless Portugal tore North Korea to shreds in a 7-0 rout on Monday, putting them within reach of the knockout rounds.

Maicon produced an astonishing goal out of the blue to set Brazil on their way to a 2-1 win over a stubborn North Korea on Tuesday.

North Koreans must have relished the prospect of a rare glimpse of life on the outside and the chance to watch their team play in the World Cup.

Korea DPR seemingly came from nowhere to storm into the Asian Zone's final round of qualifying, where they defied sizeable odds.