Germany will look to dominate the field in Group D
Joachim Low has a big task at hand, to guide his team to world glory. Germany is a powerhouse team who is always expected to perform.
2010 World Cup
Ivory Coast looks to carry Africa to World Cup win
Ivory Coast World Ranking: 27th World Cup History: First Round (2006) Manager: Sven Goran Eriksson Key Players: When talking about the Ivory Coast it’s hard not to lead off with Didier Drogba. The Chelsea striker…
Japan sets big goals for World Cup
Japan World Rankings: 45 Best World Cup finish: Round of 16 (2002) Previous Appearances: 3 (1998, 2002, 2006) Coach: Takeshi Okada Key Players Shunsuke Nakamura: The undisputed star of the team, at least by name….
Ghana on a mission to go where no African team has gone before
Ghana World Rank: 32nd World Cup History: Second Round (2006) Manager: Milovan Rajevac Key Players: In what is becoming a recurring trend with African teams, Ghana will be without its number one player. Another fallen…
Messi leads a strong Argentine attack into South Africa
Led by top strikers Lionel Messi and Carlos Tevez, Argentina is the overwhelming favorite to come out ahead in Group B, one that includes Greece, Nigeria, and South Korea
Spain looks to make World Cup history after Euro 2008 win
If history is any indication, Spanish supporters should head into South Africa for the 2010 World Cup with an air of cautious optimism.
Brazil seeking sixth World Cup but must escape tricky Group G
It’s championship or bust for Brazil once again.
Shaky France looks for return to World Cup glory
Les Bleus will need to shake off both their controversial qualification and their dismal pre-World Cup showings to make noise in this year’s tournament.
High expectations for the Indomitable Lions in Group E
The Indomitable Lions have been among the best in African football since the early 1990’s in World Cup matches.
Slovaks looking to shock once again
World Ranking: 34 Group: F Best World Cup finish: Final (1934, 1962) Manager: Vladmir Weiss Probable starting eleven Goal: Jan Mucha Backs: Radoslav Zabavnik, Jan Durica, Martin Skrtel, Peter Pekarik Midfields: Miroslav Stoch, Marek Hamsik,…