Europe's World Cup contenders
Andy BrassellAndy Brassell examines Europe's leading contenders for 2010 World Cup glory
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Skipper joins bid for Cup in '18 or '22
Associated PressESPN's John Skipper has joined the board of U.S. organizers hoping to host the World Cup in 2018 or 2022.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Assessing the World Cup contenders
Freddie LjungbergThe 2010 World Cup will see 32 teams slug it out for the trophy, but which teams have a genuine shot? Freddie Ljungberg separates the contenders from the pretenders.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009Lots of talk, little results
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comThe Japanese manager has predicted a semifinals berth for his club, but don't count on it. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Will confidence be justified?
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comGermany has the usual confidence heading into the World Cup. Can they justify that attitude? Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Breaking down the World Cup draw
John BrewinNeed a quick primer of the draw? John Brewin examines all 32 teams headed to South Africa in 2010.
Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009U.S. World Cup bid gets support
Associated PressThe U.S. bid to host the World Cup again in 2018 or 2022 has been endorsed by CONCACAF, soccer's governing body for North and Central America and the Caribbean.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Plymouth makes strong case for 2018 bid
Harry Harris, Football CorrespondentESPN Soccernet has been told Plymouth is the shock contender to host World Cup ties should England's 2018 bid prove successful.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Brazil legend feels Capello has it all to do in 2010
Robin HackettRobin Hackett speaks to legendary Brazil captain Carlos Alberto about the state of English football.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Huntelaar joins Quaresma in the Golden Bin
Dominic RaynorDominic Raynor on a week when the nominees for the Bidone d'Oro award for Serie A's worst player were announced.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009French get helping hand in Cup qualifier
Leander SchaerlaeckensAn unlikely side punched its ticket to South Africa while a presumed contender was sent packing during the second leg qualifiers.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Thief of Saint Denis makes off with Irish dreams
Gareth MaherGareth Maher believes that Ireland have every reason to feel hard done by following their failure to qualify.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009When refs get an 'F' at the World Cup
Ravi Ubha, ESPN.comWhether it's a "Hand of God" or a crimson tide of red cards, the World Cup is subject to the whims of official business -- sometimes painfully so. Read on for a recent history of refs gone wild.
Story | Conversation | October 20, 2009Sven spurns Sweden interest to stay at County
Soccernet staffSven-Goran Eriksson has turned down the chance to manage his home country after it was confirmed he has withdrawn from the running to become Sweden's next manager.
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