Brazil are hot favourites to lift their sixth World Cup trophy in South Africa. Can Robinho make a difference for Brazil? Will Kaka reproduce the form that showered him with awards in 2007? Will Brazil thrill or grind their way to victory?
Professional players will complain about everything and anything. The object of their recent complaints? The official adidas football called the 'Jabulani'.
Boasting a star-studded cast that includes Ronaldo, Deco, Pepe and Simao, Portugal are looking a formidable force going into the World Cup. Can Portugal depend on their individual talents to earn them victory? Or will Portugal prove that too many cooks do indeed spoil the dish? Here's a preview of Portugal going into the World Cup that kicks off on June 11th.
Japan are traditionally one of the stronger Asian teams during the World Cup but they are still to yet make it past the last 16. Despite their recent friendly defeats, Japan showed a well-drilled attacking side that can stand toe-to-toe with the big teams.
With one day to go before the start of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, the People's Association has announced a detailed screening list. You can now decide which game you want to watch for free at which particular community club.
Some South Africans are a little miffed that the official song for the World Cup is sung by Shakira, a Latina.
No ever host has ever failed to go beyond the preliminary group stage of the World Cup. Can South Africa be similarly inspired by that fact? Or will they buck the trend by being the first host to exit the competition at the group stage?
A look at the FIFA rankings will show that Croatia (10th), Russia (11th), Egypt (12th), Israel (26th) and Romania (28th) are not at the football showpiece.