WORLD CUP

Bierhoff drops Kuranyi hint

2010-04-19T00:57:00.001-07:00

Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff hinted Saturday that rebel striker Kevin Kuranyi could be set for a shock recall to the national side in time for this June's 2010 FIFA World Cup™.Kuranyi has not played for Germany since walking out on the team in October 2008 after being left out of the matchday squad for a World Cup qualifier, prompting coach Joachim Low to declare he would never pick him

Parreira: Too early to determine progress

2010-04-19T00:55:00.000-07:00

South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira believes it is too early to assess how much progress South Africa have made in preparation for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.The Brazilian boss has put his players through three days of drills and physical work in the early stages of their nearly three-week training camp in southern Germany."We cannot tell you (about any improvements). It is only after games

Who will be top scorer in World Cup 2010?

2010-04-04T20:42:00.000-07:00

With only around 2 months before the World Cup starts, one of the favorite bets is always who will be the top goalscorer. This is something everyone has an opinion about and it’s not an easy task to pick one out. It’s important to first think about what teams will progress very far in the tournament, otherwise the chances are quite small of being top scorer should the team be knocked out in the

MASCOT OF FIFA WORLD CUP 2010

2010-03-25T08:23:00.000-07:00

Mascot The official mascot for the 2010 FIFA World Cup is Zakumi (born 16 June 1994 (1994-06-16) (age 15)), His name comes from "ZA", the international abbreviation for South Africa, and "kumi", a word that means "ten" in various African languages. Zakumi's birthdate coincides with a day known and celebrated as Youth Day in South Africa and their second

All Referee of world cup 2010

2010-03-24T10:16:00.000-07:00

All Referee of world cup 2010 EuropeOlegario Benquerenca,(Portugal Massimo Busacca, SwitzerlandFrank De Bleekere, BelgiumMartin Hansson, SwedenViktor Kassai, HungaryStephane Lannoy, FranceRoberto Rosetti, ItalyWolfgang Stark, GermanyAlberto Undiano MallencoHoward Webb, EnglandSouth AmericaCarlos Amarilla, ParaguayHector Baldassi, ArgentinaJorge Larrionda, UruguayPablo Pozo,

2010 FIFA World Cup match ball

2010-03-23T08:28:00.000-07:00

Match ball The match ball for the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be named the "Jabulani", made by Adidas, which means "bringing joy to everyone" in isiZulu. It is the eleventh World Cup match ball made by the German sports equipment maker; it features eleven colours.Production process of the official 2010 FIFA World Cup match ball JabulaniThe trophy of the FIFA

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 LIST OF QUALIFIED TEAMS

2010-03-23T07:51:00.000-07:00

List of qualified teams-------------------------------------------------------------The following 32 teams qualified for the final tournament. AlgeriaArgentinaAustraliaBrazilCameroonChileCote d’IvoireDenmarkEnglandFranceGermanyGhanaGreeceHondurasItalyJapanKorea DPRKorea RepublicMexicoNetherlandsNew ZealandNigeriaParaguayPortugalSerbiaSlovakiaSloveniaSouth Africa (as hosts)

Fifa 2010 soccers of Korea national team

2010-03-23T01:29:00.000-07:00

KOREA NATIONAL FLAG Recent soccers Goal kippersRi Myong-GukKim Myong-Gil DefenderPak Chol-MinHan Song-CholCha Jong-HyokNam Song-CholPak Chol-JinJi Yun-Nam MidfieldersKim Kuk-JinKim Kyong-IlJong Su-HyokRi Hung-RyongSo Kwang-CholAhn Young-HakRi Kwang-ChonPak Nam-CholMun In-GukKim Yong-Jun ForwardsJong Chol-MinKim Kum-IlAn Chol-HyokHong Yong-JoJong Tae-SeChoe Kum-CholKim Myong-Won

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Korea Republic national football team

2010-03-22T03:50:00.000-07:00

Korea national Flag The national football team of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (recognized as Korea DPR by FIFA) .It is controlled by the DPR Korea Football Association. The confederation of the north Korea is AFC.I n 1966 the team has qualified for the FIFA World Cup .Korea DPR have qualified for the AFC Asian Cup three times.Korea DPR had to enter the 2010 World Cup qualification

FIFA 2010 Júlio César Soares Espíndola(Brazilian goalkeeper)

2010-03-21T02:09:00.000-07:00

Júlio César Soares EspíndolaJúlio César Soares de Espíndola born in 3 September 1979. Short name Júlio César. He is a Brazilian goalkeeper. He playes Italian Serie A team Internazionale. He is one of the finest goalkeepers in the world. IFFHS named him as the third best goalkeeper in the world behind only Iker Casillas and Gianluigi Buffon In 2009. He was also awared Serie A ahead of Buffon

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Brazil national football team

2010-03-18T12:20:00.000-07:00

Brazil national FlagThe Brazil national football team is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation. In the history of the World Cup they are the most successful national football team, with five championships (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002). Currently ranked second by FIFA, a common quip about football is: "The English invented it, the

FIFA World cup 2010 Slovakia national football team

2010-03-16T13:49:00.000-07:00

Slovakia national Flag Team configuration Nickname Repre Association Slovak Football Association(Slovenský futbalový zväz) Confederation UEFA (Europe) Head coach Slovakia Vladimír Weiss Asst coach Slovakia Michal Hipp Captain Marek Hamšík Most caps Miroslav Karhan (96) Top scorer Szilárd Németh (22) Home stadium

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 New Zealand national football team

2010-03-13T09:22:00.000-08:00

New Zealand national FlagTeam configuration of New Zealand Nickname All Whites Association New Zealand Football Confederation OFC (Oceania) Head coach Ricki Herbert Captain Ryan Nelsen Most caps Ivan Vicelich (65) 1 Top scorer Vaughan Coveny (28) Home stadium Westpac Stadium, Wellington

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Paraguay national football team

2010-03-13T03:31:00.000-08:00

Paraguay national FlagThe Paraguay national football team is controlled by the Asociación Paraguaya de Fútbol. The Paraguay national football team has reached on three occasions (in 1986, 1998 and 2002) the second round of the World Cup. Paraguay's only major tournament victories in In 1953 and 1979 have come in the Copa América.They also won a silver medal in

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Italy national football team

2010-03-13T01:05:00.000-08:00

Italy national Flag The Italy national football controlled by the Federazione Italiana Giuoco Calcio (FIGC). They are the current World Champions and they won the 2006 FIFA World Cup.Italy is the top teams in international football. The second most successful national team in the history of the World Cup which won four titles (1934, 1938, 1982, 2006). Itally add

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Cameroon national football team

2010-03-12T12:51:00.001-08:00

Cameroon national FlagThe Cameroon national football team, is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side. The nickname of Cameroon is Lions Indomptables (Indomitable Lions). Cameroon have qualified for the FIFA World Cup five times - in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998 and 2002 . In 1990 they were the first African team to

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Cameroon national football team

2010-03-12T12:51:00.000-08:00

Cameroon national FlagTeam configuration Nickname Les Lions Indomables(The Indomitable Lions) Association Fédération Camerounaisede Football Confederation CAF (Africa) Head coach Paul Le Guen Asst coach Yves Colleu Captain Samuel Eto'o Most caps Rigobert Song (131) Top scorer Samuel Eto'o (42)

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Japan national football team

2010-03-12T08:47:00.001-08:00

Japan national FlagThe Japan national football team is is controlled by the Japan Football Association.Takeshi Okada, the manager for Japan who had previously served as leading during the 1998 FIFA World Cup is the current coach for the team. Japan's first major achievement in international football came in the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City. Japan is

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Japan national football team

2010-03-12T08:47:00.000-08:00

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Denmark national football team

2010-03-10T22:43:00.001-08:00

Denmark national FlagThe Denmark national football team is controlled by the Danish Football Association . Denmark has represented the country of international football competitions since 1908. Denmark won an unofficial victory in the 1906 Intercalated Olympics.On October 10, 2009, Denmark qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup by winning their qualification group

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Denmark national football team

2010-03-10T22:43:00.000-08:00

Denmark national FlagThe Denmark national football team is controlled by the Danish Football Association . Denmark has represented the country of international football competitions since 1908.Denmark won an unofficial victory in the 1906 Intercalated Olympics.On October 10, 2009, Denmark qualified for the 2010 FIFA World Cup by winning their qualification group

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Netherlands national football team

2010-03-10T13:26:00.001-08:00

Netherlands national Flag The Netherlands national football team of the Netherlands and is controlled by the Royal Netherlands Football Association. It won Euro 88 and reached two consecutive World Cup finals in 1974 and 1978 but lost both finals to their respective host nations, West Germany and Argentina. At the peak of its success in the 1970s, the team was

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Netherlands national football team

2010-03-10T13:26:00.000-08:00

World Cup 2010 Contestant: Ghana

2010-03-08T21:25:00.001-08:00

The only African side to get out of the group stage at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™ and the first to qualify for South Africa 2010, Ghana are anxious to prove themselves as the cream of the continent. Though this will be only their second appearance at the finals, the Black Stars have enjoyed considerable success at all levels of international football. They have won four CAF African Cup of

World Cup 2010 Contestant: Ghana

2010-03-08T21:25:00.000-08:00

World Cup 2010 Contestant: England

2010-03-08T21:19:00.001-08:00

Dubbed English football's ‘golden generation', only to fall flat at UEFA EURO 2004 and the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™, South Africa 2010 may well be the last chance of international silverware for some of the most well-known faces in the world game.However, he appointment of Fabio Capello appears to have brought fresh vigour to the Three Lions' squad, many of whom have a point to prove after

World Cup 2010 Contestant: England

2010-03-08T21:19:00.000-08:00

World Cup 2010 Contestant: South Africa

2010-03-08T19:26:00.001-08:00

There is an air of cautious optimism in South Africa as the Rainbow Nation prepares to write what is undoubtedly the most significant chapter of its short football history. A mammoth task lies ahead.Recent years have brought ample disappointments, but Bafana Bafana have also shown, albeit in patches, that - given motivation and purpose - they can be a potent threat. And there can be no greater

World Cup 2010 Contestant: South Africa

2010-03-08T19:26:00.000-08:00

World Cup 2010 Contestant: Honduras

2010-03-08T19:23:00.001-08:00

Honduras reached the finals of the FIFA World Cup™ for only the second time in dramatic fashion, an equaliser in the dying seconds of the USA's clash with Costa Rica triggering frantic celebrations from Los Catrachos' fans thousands of miles further south. Yet despite having squeezed into the finals, coach Reinaldo Rueda's talented team will not be going to South Africa just to make up the

World Cup 2010 Contestant: Honduras

2010-03-08T19:23:00.000-08:00

World Cup 2010 Contestant: Australia

2010-03-08T19:22:00.001-08:00

After a 32-year absence from the world stage, Australia made a strong statement at the 2006 FIFA World Cup™, reaching the knockout stage where it took a last-minute goal from eventual champions Italy to eliminate Guus Hiddink's team. The squad, now under another Dutchman, Pim Verbeek, features many of the Germany 2006 personnel and is a battle-hardened and experienced group.Unlike four years ago

World Cup 2010 Contestant: Australia

2010-03-08T19:22:00.000-08:00

World Cup 2010 Contestant: Japan

2010-03-08T19:18:00.001-08:00

Boasting one of the strongest squads in Asian football, Japan, winners of three of the last five editions of the AFC Asian Cup, have high hopes for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ - their fourth appearance at the global showpiece.First on the agenda is an improvement on the disappointing showing at Germany 2006, when the Samurai Blue exited at the first hurdle after a 3-1 reverse against

World Cup 2010 Contestant: Japan

2010-03-08T19:18:00.000-08:00

World Cup 2010 Contestant: USA

2010-03-08T19:13:00.001-08:00

With typical efficiency, the United States reached the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ by qualifying in first place in the final six-team Hexagonal phase of North, Central America and Caribbean Zone qualifying. Under the careful guidance of coach Bob Bradley, a well-drilled Stars and Stripes' blend of proven internationals and up-and-coming stars never looked in danger of missing out, and will

World Cup 2010 Contestant: USA

2010-03-08T19:13:00.000-08:00

World Cup 2010 Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium

2010-03-08T17:59:00.001-08:00

Named after one of the renowned sons of the struggle and emancipation of South Africa against the apartheid regime, the Peter Mokaba Stadium holds much historical significance in South Africa. Peter Mokaba was born and bred in Polokwane and was renowned for his fighting spirit and for his inpirational leadership.The design of the largely concrete structure is inspired by the locally iconic

World Cup 2010 Stadium: Peter Mokaba Stadium

2010-03-08T17:59:00.000-08:00

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Ghana national football team

2010-03-08T12:43:00.001-08:00

Ghana national FlagGhana national team description Nickname The Black Stars Association Ghana Football Association Confederation CAF (Africa) Head coach Milovan Rajevac Captain Stephen Appiah Most caps Richard Kingston (89) Top scorer Abedi Pele (33) Home stadium Ohene Djan Sports

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Ghana national football team

2010-03-08T12:43:00.000-08:00

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Serbia national football team

2010-03-08T11:50:00.001-08:00

Serbia national Flag The name of Serbia association is Football association of Serbia and the nick name is call Beli Orlovi(White Eagles). Football Association of Serbia is a FIFA member since 1921 and Serbian national team was previously known as the Yugoslavia national football team from 15 January 1992 until 4 February 2003. Serbia finished first

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Serbia national football team

2010-03-08T11:50:00.000-08:00

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Australia national football team

2010-03-08T09:55:00.001-08:00

Australia national Flag The Australian National Football Team nicknamed a “Socceroos, Aussies. The Australian team could be the first team to qualify for the 2010 Football World Cup in South Africa. The team is controlled by Football Federation Australia (FFA). Australia is a four-time Oceania Football Confederation champion and has represented at two FIFA World Cup

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Australia national football team

2010-03-08T09:55:00.000-08:00

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Germany national football team

2010-03-08T08:43:00.001-08:00

Germany national FlagThe German national football team is representing in international competition since 1908. The name of the Association DFB (Deutscher Fußball-Bund) which was founded in 1900. The match on 10 October 2009, Germany secured first place in their qualifying group for the 2010 World Cup by beating second placed Russia in Moscow 1–0. In Germany, the team

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Germany national football team

2010-03-08T08:43:00.000-08:00

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Slovenia national football team

2010-03-06T11:37:00.001-08:00

Slovenia national flagSlovenia Team configuration Association Football Association of Slovenia Confederation UEFA (Europe) Head coach Slovenia Matjaž Kek Captain Robert Koren Most caps Zlatko Zahovič (80) Top scorer Zlatko Zahovič (35) Home stadium Stadion Ljudski vrt FIFA code SVN FIFA ranking 27

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Slovenia national football team

2010-03-06T11:37:00.000-08:00

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Algeria national football team

2010-03-06T07:50:00.001-08:00

Algeria national FlagThe Algeria national football team is controlled by the Fédération Algérienne de Football and the nicknamed Les Fennecs (The Desert Foxes). Algeria won the tow World Cups in 1982 and 1986. Algeria also won the Africa Cup of Nations once in 1990. Algeria managed World Cup qualification FIFA 2010 to beat North African rivals Egypt. In

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Algeria national football team

2010-03-06T07:50:00.000-08:00

2010 FIFA World Cup 100 days to go Video Full

2010-03-06T00:42:00.000-08:00

South Africa starts the 100 day countdown to the FIFA World Cup 2010.

England 3 Egypt 1 Video Highlights Full 2010

2010-03-06T00:38:00.000-08:00

England beat Egypt by 3 goals to 1. Egypt went ahead on 23 minutes when Mohamed Zidan capitalized on a slip by Mathew Upson to finish in style beyond Robert Green.Fabio Capello made a number of substitutions at half time, and it was two of the substitutes, Peter Crouch and Shaun Wright-Phillips, who made the major impact as they made strong claims for place in the England World Cup squad with

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 United States

2010-03-05T23:48:00.001-08:00

United States national The United States men's national association football team is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation.The FIFA ranked United states national football team is 18th . The United States and Canada played the first international match held outside the United Kingdom In 1885.In 1904 Summer Olympic the U.S earned silver and

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 United States

2010-03-05T23:48:00.000-08:00

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 England national football team

2010-03-05T10:55:00.001-08:00

England national FlagThe England national football team is controlled by the Football Association. England is one of seven national teams to have won the FIFA World Cup, when they hosted the finals they did in 1966 .They reached in semi final in 1990. They reached the semi-finals of the UEFA European Championship in 1968 and 1996. Traditionally, England's greatest rivals have been Scotland.

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 England national football team

2010-03-05T10:55:00.000-08:00

FIFA 2010 Greece national football team

2010-03-03T13:22:00.001-08:00

Greece national FLAGThe Hellenic Football Federation is controlled The Greece national football team.The name of this confederation is call URFA(Europe). Greece was founded 1926 and 1927 it was entry in FIFA. Greece participated the final tournaments of the FIFA World Cup and the UEFA European Championship, in 1994 and 1980 respectively. Greece

FIFA 2010 Greece national football team

2010-03-03T13:22:00.000-08:00

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Korea Republic national football team

2010-03-03T02:26:00.000-08:00

Korea Republic national Flag The Korea Republic national football team known as South Korea, is recognized as Korea Republic by FIFA.The Korea Republic national football team most successful national team in Asia. South Korea has participated in seven World Cup final tournaments. It the first and only Asian team to reach the semi-finals, the 2002 FIFA World Cup .

FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Nigeria national football team

2010-03-02T13:22:00.000-08:00

Nigeria national Flag FIFA WORLD CUP 2010 Nigeria national football teamThe national team of Nigeria is controlled by the Nigeria Football Federation (N F F). Nigeria played their first official game in October 1949. The team's first major success was a gold medal in the 2nd All-Africa games, with 3rd place finishes in 1976 and 1978's African Cup of Nations.

FIFA World cup 2010 Argentina national football team

2010-03-01T12:14:00.000-08:00

Argentina national FIFA World cup 2010 Argentina national football teamThe Argentina national football team is controlled by the Argentine Football Association AFA. Argentina is one of the most successful national football teams in the world, and is currently eighth in the FIFA world rankings. The team has twice won the FIFA World Cup, in 1978 and

FIFA World cup 2010 France national football team

2010-03-01T10:06:00.000-08:00

France national FlagFrance team configuration: Association----------Fédération Française de FootballNickname(s) Les Bleus ("The Blues") L'Equipe tricolore ("The Tri-color Team")Confederation --------UEFA (Europe)Head coach------------Raymond DomenechAsst coach -------------Alain Boghossian Pierre

FIFA World cup 2010 Third place play-off

2010-02-28T12:50:00.000-08:00

FIFA World cup 2010 Third place play-off10 July 2010 20:30 Losers of Match 61 VS Losers of Match 62 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth

FIFA WORLD CUP Mexico national football team

2010-02-28T09:45:00.000-08:00

Mexico national FLAGFIFA World cup 2010 Mexico national football team The Mexico national football team is managed by the Mexican Football Federation Association (FEMEXFUT). The ranked of Mexican national football team is 17th in FIFA World cup. Mexico has qualified for thirteen World Cups and has qualified consecutively since 1994. Mexico taken one FIFA

FIFA World cup 2010 Uruguay national football team

2010-02-27T12:07:00.000-08:00

Uruguay national football team FIFA World cup 2010 Uruguay national football team The Uruguay national football team represents Uruguay in international football competition and is controlled by the Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol.Uruguay have won two FIFA World Cups, the first ever World Cup in 1930, second in 1950. They also won the Gold Medals in football at the Summer Olympics twice, in

FIFA World cup 2010 South Africa national football team

2010-02-27T09:32:00.000-08:00

FIFA World cup 2010 South Africa national football teamThe South Africa national football team or Bafana Bafana is the national team of South Africa.They returned to the world stage in 1992,They will be hosting the 19th FIFA World Cup in June 2010 after they hosted the Confederation Cup in 2009.Association South AfricanFootball Association Confederation CAF (Africa)

FIFA World cup 2010 Final Match

2010-02-27T09:05:00.000-08:00

FIFA World cup 2010 Final Match FIFA WORLD CUP WILL HELD IN SOUTH AFRICA AT Soccer City STADIUM , Johannesburg.IN final match there are two soccer teams will be played winner of match 61 and winner of match 62.the final match will held 11 July 2010. FIFA FINAL Final 11 July 2010 20:30 Winners of Match 61 Vs

FIFA World cup 2010 Semi-finals

2010-02-27T09:04:00.000-08:00

FIFA World cup 2010 Semi-finals Semi-finals 6 July 2010 20:30 Winners of Match 58 vs Winners of Match 57 Stadium, Cape Town Semi-finals 7 July 2010 20:30 Winners of Match 59 vs Winners of Match 60 Moses Mabhida

FIFA World cup 2010 Quarter-finals

2010-02-27T09:02:00.000-08:00

FIFA World cup 2010 Quarter-finals 2 July 2010 16:00 Winners of Match 53 Match 57 Winners of Match 54 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth 2 July 2010 20:30 Winners of Match 49 Match 58 Winners of Match 50 Soccer City, Johannesburg 3 July 2010 16:00 Winners of Match 52 Match

FIFA WORLD CUP Round of 16

2010-02-27T09:01:00.000-08:00

THE MOST POPULAR SOCCER GAME FIFA WORLD CUP IS GOING TO HELD INSOUTH AFRICA .HERE THE WORLD CUP FOUND OF 16.FIFA WORLD CUP Round of 16 26 June 201016:00 Winners of Group A Match 49 Runners-up of Group B Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth 26 June 201020:30 Winners of Group C Match 50 Runners-up of Group D Royal Bafokeng Stadium,

Football: 2010 World Cup Team Profile - Argentina

2010-02-24T20:23:00.000-08:00

ARGENTINAFIFA Ranking: 8Group: B, with Greece, Nigeria, and South Korea.Qualification Route: Argentina finished fourth in the South American qualifying group, the final position that guaranteed a position at South Africa 2010. Argentina finished behind the much less talented Chile and Paraguay. Argentina drew at home with Ecuador and Paraguay, and lost five games away from home, including a

Football: 2010 World Cup Team Profile - South Africa

2010-02-24T17:19:00.000-08:00

SOUTH AFRICAFIFA Ranking: 81Group: A, with France, Mexico, and Uruguay.Qualification Route: As hosts, South Africa qualified automatically.Coach: Carlos Alberto Parreira. The veteran Parreira is back for his second stint as coach of South Africa. He is a regular at the World Cup, having coached Kuwait in 1982; the United Arab Emirates in 1986; Brazil in both 1994 and 2006; and Saudi Arabia in

Football: 2010 World Cup Team Profile - Mexico

2010-02-23T18:53:00.000-08:00

MEXICOFIFA Ranking: 17Group: A, with South Africa, France, and Uruguay.Qualification Route: Mexico qualified from the North America / Central America / Caribbean zone. After a horrible start to the qualifying campaign (three defeats in the first four matches), they eventually finished a close second to the USA and qualified comfortably. However, Mexico relied heavily on their home form to

Football: 2010 World Cup Team Profile - Uruguay

2010-02-23T17:21:00.000-08:00

URUGUAYFIFA Ranking: 21Group: A, with South Africa, France, and Mexico.Qualification Route: In the South America 10-team qualification tournament, Uruguay scrambled to a 5th place finish, just one point ahead of Ecuador. This earned them the right to a play-off against Costa Rica. Uruguay narrowly triumphed 2-1 over two legs.Coach: Oscar Tabarez. This is Tabarez' second stint with Uruguay. He

Football: 2010 World Cup Team Profile - France

2010-02-23T16:20:00.000-08:00

FRANCEFIFA Ranking: 7Group: A, with South Africa, Uruguay, and Mexico.Qualification Route: In Europe's Group 7, France looked unconvincing and finished second behind Serbia. Their poor results included twice barely squeezing past Lithuania 1-0, and only managing to beat the Faroe Islands 1-0 away. In the controversial play-off series against Ireland, France won only after a blatant hand-ball by

Football: Brief History of the World Cup

2010-02-22T16:49:00.000-08:00

The history of the World Cup between 1930 and 2006 is summarized in the key facts and figures below.World Cup Winners, Finalists, and HostsThe World Cup tournament has been held 18 times, starting in 1930. No tournaments were held during the Second World War.1930Winners: Uruguay. Finalists: Argentina. Hosts: Uruguay.1934Winners: Italy. Finalists: Czechoslovakia. Hosts: Italy.1938Winners:

Football: 10 Great World Cup Memories

2010-02-21T10:51:00.000-08:00

10 Great World Cup MemoriesWith the 2010 World Cup fast approaching, here is a look back at some defining World Cup memories. The first World Cup tournament was played in 1930, and in total, 18 World Cup Final tournaments have been held, resulting in numerous memorable moments. The list below is from the more recent World Cups, starting in 1978. These memories capture the drama, controversy,

Football: 2010 World Cup Venues

2010-02-21T07:55:00.000-08:00

2010 World Cup VenuesThe 64 games of the 2010 Football World Cup in South Africa will be held at 10 venues in nine cities: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Bloemfontein, Rustenburg and Pretoria. Two stadia will host games in Johannesburg: Soccer City and Ellis Park.Bloemfontein: Free State Stadium. 48,000 capacity.June 14: Japan vs. Cameroon (Grp E)June 20:

Football: 2010 World Cup Teams

2010-02-20T10:35:00.000-08:00

2010 World Cup TeamsThe 32 teams competing in the 2010 Football World Cup in South Africa are listed below:1. Alphabetically, indicating the FIFA rank and 2010 World Cup Group.2. By FIFA ranking, indicating the Group.3. By Group, indicating the FIFA ranking.FIFA rankings are as of February 3 2010.*Coming Soon!* Click on the team name in the Alphabetical List to link to a team-specific page with

Argentina news, updates, and analysis World Cup 2010

2010-02-20T00:42:00.001-08:00

Well so far Diego Maradona has revealed one time or another (this might change) the following players will be at South Africa playing for Argentina at World Cup 2010:Sergio RomeroLionel MessiMartin PalermoCarlos TevezJavier MascheranoJuan Sebastián VerónGabriel HeinzeWalter SamuelMartin DemichelisJonas GutierrezWhat do we all think of this? Is this is the team so far? Are we fairly content? Is it

10 World Cup Stadium (World Cup) 2010

2010-02-20T00:17:00.000-08:00