World Cup Profiles

PROFILES
A Winning Arena
The man behind Team USA's unprecedented — and so far unbeaten — World Cup performance

In the Line of Fire
England's Swedish-born coach has a superb record. But can his battered squad survive the Group of Death?

Hometown Hero
Tired of getting trampled, Japan longs to win a game this World Cup—and Shinji Ono can lead the way

Argentina's New Caudillo
Hernán Crespo is an unstoppable goal scorer. Even with an injured ankle, he torments defenders

Zidane Makes the French Connection
Can the world's most expensive player produce two in a row for Les Bleus?

The Hell-Raiser
Senegal's Diouf wants to beat his rep as a thug, but his real challenge will be facing down reigning champions France

1. McCain's Prickly TIME Interview
2. Why McCain Picked Palin
3. McCain's Surprise Pick: Sarah Palin
4. The Palin Pick: Bold or Disastrous?
5. Klein: Obama's Speech 'Very Tough'
6. Obama's Risky Stadium Gig
7. Exclusive Poll: Obama's Swing Leads
8. Is McCain Overplaying the POW Card?
9. What Bush Taught McCain
10. Clinton Builds a Bridge to Obama