New Zealand ready if FIFA move 2010 World Cup (RT News)
New Zealand Soccer chief executive officer Graham Seatter would jump at the chance to co-host the World Cup with Australia but has admitted he does not expect FIFA to move football’s 2010 showpiece away from South Africa.

Domenech to remain France coach
Raymond Domenech will stay on as coach after leading France to the 2006 FIFA World Cup final, the French Football Federation said on Tuesday…

World Cup Hampers Brazil Economy in 2Q (AP via Yahoo! Finance)
Brazil’s economy expanded less than anticipated in the second quarter as workers across the nation headed home early to watch the country’s soccer team play in the month-long World Cup, the government said Thursday.