Freddy Adu scored his first goal as a member of the U.S. national team and Jozy Altidore assisted on Kenny Cooper's sliding shot, leading the Americans to a 2-0 win over Guatemala in a World Cup qualifier on a cool Wednesday night. The Americans improved to 27-1-7 in home qualifiers since May 1985. The win also prevents Guatemala (1-3-2) from advancing out of Group 1.

Forward Luis Fabiano's hat trick powered Brazil to a 6-2 victory over Portugal in a friendly on Wednesday night. The win was a reprieve for embattled Brazil coach Dunga, whose team had been held scoreless in three consecutive home games in World Cup qualifying. The game lined up Brazil's Kaka against Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, and while Kaka orchestrated many of Brazil's attacks, the Portuguese...