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Time for Ireland to move on

Gareth Maher

Gareth Maher thinks that the FAI are doing more harm than good by appealing to FIFA for an extra World Cup place.

Story | Conversation | December 01, 2009

Ten World Cup finals classics

Tom Adams

Tom Adams picks out some of the greatest matches ever to be played at the World Cup.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

2010 World Cup draw and qualifiers

John Brewin

As the draw for the finals on December 4 gets close, we look at the shape of the likely pots and assess each of the 32 qualifying nations.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Blatter: Irish asked for extra spot

Soccernet staff

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has claimed the Football Association of Ireland asked to be included in the World Cup finals as an extra team following the Republic of Ireland's controversial play-off exit to France.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Kalou hoping for England

Soccernet staff

Chelsea striker Salomon Kalou hopes the Ivory Coast find themselves in the same group as England in Friday's World Cup draw.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Ghana aiming high on home continent

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Ghana is aiming high while playing on its home continent, but it will be tough to make an impression. Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Orange alert a possibility

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

If the Netherlands can put their feuding aside, they stand a chance in South Africa. Can they do it? Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Is this the year Spain wins it all?

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Spain knows a little bit about World Cup pressure. So is this the year they win it all? Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Brazil in a good position -- again

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Brazil knows how to get the job done. Can it in 2010? Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Can the hosts beat the odds?

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

The South African squad will face some difficult challenges while hosting the World Cup. Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Here's our site; what do you think?

We've gone and launched our World Cup site. What do you think? Tell us, users.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Lineker rules out role in bid for 2018 World Cup

Gary Lineker has distanced himself from the prospect of playing a prominent role in England's bid to host the 2018 World Cup.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Michael Ballack: Football must learn from Robert Enke death

Michael Ballack has spoken of his feeling of helplessness over the death of Germany team-mate Robert Enke and urged the football world to learn lessons from the tragedy.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Jack Warner: "It's England's time"

FIFA powerbroker Jack Warner has been convinced that "this is England's time'' for the World Cup after meeting Prime Minister Gordon Brown.

Story | Conversation | November 28, 2009

Chilean club withdraws suit

Reuters

Legal action brought by Chilean club Rangers to try to annul their relegation to a lower division was withdrawn on Friday, meaning Chile's participation in the 2010 World Cup seems secure.

Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009