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Team previews: Group A, Group B
We begin our team-by-team previews.
Group A
• France
• Mexico
• South Africa
• Uruguay
Group B
• Argentina
• Greece
• Nigeria
• South Korea
WORLD CUP 101 ARCHIVE
Use the archive to find features and learn more about the 2010 World Cup
- Top 50 players of the World Cup
- Ten must-see games of the group stage
- How predictive are qualifying results?
- Five U.S. storylines to watch
- Five surprising World Cup runs
- Most exciting player in the world
- OTL reports from South Africa
- Best World Cup jerseys of all time
- Worst World Cup jerseys of all time
- Should Beckham make England's squad?
- Ten World Cup storylines to watch
- Is this the year the Dutch finally win?
- Which player is most overrated?
- Top five surprise early exits
- The goal that changed U.S. soccer
- How many points are needed to advance?
- New Zealand's American connection
- Portugal-Brazil rivalry heats up with cultural controversy
- The Eliminator: Who will win the World Cup?
- Who is the most important goalie of the tournament?
- Venues, light travel schedule could help U.S.
- Dual-nationals like Jose Francisco Torres face tough decision
- World Cup players in the MLS
- Ten most controversial moments
- How do reigning continental champs do in the World Cup?
- Best striker duos
- Why the World Cup is better than the NCAA tournament
- How important is winning your group?
- Word Cup: Best soccer books
- From friends to foes: Top 10 tussles involving club teammates
- How soccer's young stars have been doing
- Why Messi's hot streak is good news for Argentina
- Players whose transfer value could increase
- Introducing the World Cup Weekly podcast
- South Africa travel tips
- Three breakout players to watch
- Reviewing "2010 FIFA World Cup" video game
- How important is winning your first game?
- Update on some key injured players
- The hairy history of the World Cup
- Which team could disappoint?
- Which team could surprise?
- Assessing South Africa's chances
- Group A analysis and breakdown
- Why scoring will go up this World Cup
- Best performances by young players
- Best old-player performances
- Our favorite World Cup memories
- Cooler weather could lead to more exciting tournament
- Do age and experience matter?
- Clint Dempsey profiled on 'E:60'
- Group B analysis and breakdown
- Injuries, poor play and scandals have France in disarray
- The butterfly effect: A game of skill ... and luck
- Which is the best rivalry?
- The ultimate World Cup playlist
- Three reasons England could win ... three reasons it won't
- Wright Thompson: A trip to Haiti
- Group C analysis and breakdown
- Which is more important, scoring goals or preventing them?
- Ten most lunatic managing decisions
- Who will lead the World Cup in scoring?
- Why the World Cup may be disappointing for African teams
- World Cup history lessons
- Group D analysis and breakdown
- Who starts at left back for United States?
- Italy looks to defend title with aging roster
- Thirty-four things to be excited about
- 1994 U.S. squad: Where are they now?
- Mexico's defense looks strong, but offense still a question
- Group E analysis and breakdown
- Watch: Team vignette preview videos
- Breaking down the U.S. midfield situation
- Video: What do the players think about the big questions?
- Ruud Gullit picks his all-time top 10 No. 10s
- What's your dream matchup?
- World Cup predictions from former U.S. players
- Group F analysis and breakdown
- In Honduras, soccer defines life
- I Scored A Goal video feature
- All-Star team of players missing from the World Cup
- How do players who led top European leagues in scoring do?
- Underrated players who will play a vital role in their teams' success
- Ronaldo, Drogba and other divers the refs will be watching
- Whistle-blowers: Five refs to keep an eye on
- Group G analysis and breakdown
- How to sound smart about the World Cup
- Ronaldo, Drogba, Eto'o and Pienaar: Four players who must carry their teams
- Germany facing problems up front
- Play fantasy football -- World Cup style, that is
- Video: A goal, a ghost -- the story of Joe Gaetjens
- Group H analysis and breakdown
SPECIALS
REGULARS
- Fifth Official
- The psychic octupus told you so
- Ask Norman
- Ask Norman: Squad lists and stoppers
BLOGS
HEADLINES
- Spain players ecstatic to beat 'rough' Dutch
- Ned 0-1 Esp (aet): Del Bosque praises players
- Iniesta dedicates winner to Jarque
- Cruyff disgusted by Netherlands' approach
- Van Marwijk: Webb wasn't in control
- De Jong admits fortune on Alonso challenge
- We did our best in World Cup final, says Webb
- 'Paolo' the octopus ends with 100% record
MY HEADLINES
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SCORES & SCHEDULES - Finals View Scoreboard »
- July 11, 2010
- Final
- Full Time
- Netherlands
- 0 - 1
- Spain
World Cup final
In a game when a record number of yellow cards were given out and John Heitinga was sent off in extra-time, both sides missed great chances but Andres Iniesta netted in the 116th minute to give European champions Spain their first World Cup title. Holland, after 1974 and 1978, must contend with a third World Cup final defeat. Read
July 10, 2010
- Full Time
- Uruguay
- 2 - 3
- Germany
Third Place play-off
Germany secured third place in the World Cup courtesy of an entertaining 3-2 win over Uruguay in Port Elizabeth. A Sami Khedira header settled a game that saw both Thomas Muller and Diego Forlan move onto five goals. Read
- Slovakia (F)
- Slovenia (C)
- South Africa (A)
- South Korea (B)
- Spain (H)
- Switzerland (H)
- United States (C)
- Uruguay (A)
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2010 VENUES
Capacity: 91,700 | Built: 1989
KEY DATES
- Group stage: June 11-25
- Second round: June 26-29
- Quarter-finals: July 2, 3
- Semi-finals: July 6, 7
- Final: July 11
- World Cup 2014: Brazil
STATS & RECORDS
Soccernet Bracket Predictor
First select which two teams will advance out of each the eight groups. The order you select them - 1st or 2nd - determines where they are placed in the 16-team bracket. Then predict the winner of the 15 bracket matches throughout the Finals. All picks locked with the first kickoff on Friday, June 11, 2010.
Soccer Pick'em
Accumulate the most points by correctly selecting the "winning pick" for each of the sixty-four (64) matches. During the forty-eight (48) group stage matches the "Draw" is included, while during the sixteen (16) knockout stage matches it's straight up who will win. Daily and overall prizes awarded, sign up now!
Soccernet World Fantasy
Play against your friends and the rest of the world for a chance to win a Dream Football Holiday! Select a 15-player squad from the 32 competing nations - within a $100M salary cap - then choose your Starting XI during each Gameweek of the tourney. If you have the most points after the Final, you win the holiday!
Soccernet Knockout Bracket
Complete a bracket by selecting the winning team for each of the 15 tournament matches. All brackets lock at the kickoff of the knockout stage on Saturday, June 26, 2010. Points are awarded for each correct pick, with point values increasing as the tournaments progress. Overall prizes awarded, sign up now!