Uruguay striker Diego Forlan has been awarded the Golden Ball as the World Cup's best player, and Germany forward Thomas Mueller won the Golden Boot as the tournament's top scorer with five goals.

It's one of the hardest games in soccer to prepare for.

Rooney, then Ronaldo and now Messi.

Uruguay has been here before. Just not within memory of any of its players.

For fans who want to see more scoring in soccer, Friday might be the time to tune in.

South African fans blew their vuvuzelas long and loud, hoping to bring their team luck in the World Cup.