Hondurans were thrilled to finally make their return to the grand stage of the world cup finals. Millions stayed up into the early hours back home to watch Los Catrachos’ exploits, while the government of the politically unstable Central American nation organised a work schedule which would allow everyone to watch the games. Now however, having picked up only a single point and failed to score a goal at all, Honduras’ miserable world cu...More

There was a decidedly Hispanic feel to the last of the eight World Cup groups, with Chile representing South America, Honduras from Central America, and the presence of the motherland herself in the form of European Champions Spain. Rounding off the group were Switzerland, who would make a brief but instant impact. Chile and Honduras kicked off the action, with both harbouring ambitions of sneaking into the last 16. Much had been made...More

SWITZERLAND 0 HONDURAS 0 Switzerland and Honduras were both eliminated from the World Cup as they played out a goalless draw in the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein. Both sides needed to win by at least two goals, as well as hoping Spain’s match with Chile ended favourably, in order to qualify. Regrettably neither side could conjure up enough creativity to threaten Spain and Chile’s presence in the second-round. Swiss strik...More

The final day of the group stage promises to be a cracker. The two fixtures of the day revolve around Portugal and Brazil, the winner of which will top Group G, and Chile and Spain, the winner of which assures their place in the last-16 and leaves the other sides guessing. The other two games are of equal importance, but are overshadowed by these mammoth ties. Korea DPR meet Ivory Coast in the earlier game, with Switzerland and Hondu...More

It could have been far worse for Honduras in their 2-0 Group H defeat to Spain. The scoreline somehow stayed respectable, even if that owed as much to the European Champions’ profligacy as it did any defensive action on Los Catrachos’ part. Equally, in spite of the two defeats suffered so far, Honduras are not out of the competition yet. An admittedly unlikely combination of scores in the final round of group games, comprising a Hondura...More

Day 11 of the World Cup 2010 saw the biggest win of the tournament take place when Portugal demolished Korea DPR 7-0, seemingly on their way to the second round. In Group H, Chile recorded a crucial win over 10-man Switzerland while Spain cruised to a comfortable success over Honduras that keeps their tournament hopes alive after an opening game defeat. PORTUGAL 7 Meireles 29, Simao 53, Almeida 59, Tiago 60, 89, Liedson 81, Ronaldo 87 ...More