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World Cup post-game: U.S. 1, Algeria 0

Landon Donovan's goal in stoppage time lifted the United States from the verge of World Cup elimination to the Round of 16.

African team failures inspire soul searching

This was to be Africa's World Cup, not just the first to take place on the continent but also a showcase for its teams to excel. Mostly, however, it's been another letdown, and the post-mortems have begun.

Donovan provides late U.S. heroics

Landon Donovan rescued the United States' hopes in the FIFA World Cup with a goal in the 91st minute to defeat Algeria in Pretoria on Wednesday.

World Cup post-game: England 0, Algeria 0

Algeria earned a well-deserved 0-0 draw against England at the FIFA World Cup Friday in Cape Town, a result that will lead to a tension-filled final day of play in Group C.

Mixed bag of results for African sides so far

Africa's representatives at the 2010 finals have frequently tinkered with their sides, and it has succeeded and failed in equal measure so far.

Sluggish England held by Algeria

An unimpressive English side was held to a scoreless draw by last-place Algeria in FIFA World Cup Group C action Friday at Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa.

World Cup post-game: Slovenia 1, Algeria 0

Robert Koren scored in the 79th minute to guide Slovenia to a 1-0 win over Algeria in Group C action at the World Cup Sunday in Polokwane, South Africa.

Slovenia beats 10-man Algeria

Captain Robert Koren scored in the 79th minute to give Slovenia a 1-0 victory over Algeria on Sunday afternoon in both teams' first Group C game at the World Cup in South Africa.

Algeria's Yahia set for World Cup opener

Algeria captain Anther Yahia has recovered from a left ankle injury and is fit for the team's World Cup opener against Slovenia on Sunday.

Algeria coach drops captain Mansouri vs. Slovenia

Algeria coach Rabah Saadane says he will bench captain Yazid Mansouri for the team's World Cup opener against Slovenia on Sunday because his form is not good enough.