Maradona says Argentina can go all the way

MUNICH, Germany - Argentina's larger-than-life coach Diego Maradona thinks his players can win the World Cup if they show the form that saw them beat fellow favorites Germany 1-0 here on Wednesday.

"I am very happy because my players were so committed. They fulfilled my expectations. After 24 years, Argentina need the title and playing at this standard we can do it," Maradona said.

"It was a tough game but we showed we are a great team, one of the best in the world," he said. "God willing, we are going to give our people a good World Cup."