El Tri resurgent under Javier Aguirre
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comAt one point in qualifying, it appeared doubtful that Mexico would even reach South Africa. However, under Javier Aguirre, El Tri have rediscovered their swagger. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009U.S. poised to repeat '02 success
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comAlready battle-tested with playing conditions in South Africa, the U.S. is aiming to replicate its magical quarterfinal run from the 2002 World Cup. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | December 14, 2009Serbians a different force under Antic
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comRegarded as potential dark horses in the last World Cup, Serbia crashed out in a disastrous campaign. This time round, things should be different. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009Is this the year Spain wins it all?
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comSpain 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, 2009Spain 2-1 Argentina: Alonso bags brace
Xabi Alonso struck both goals, including a late penalty winner, as Spain further enhanced their World Cup credentials with an impressive friendly victory over Argentina in Madrid.
Story | November 13, 2009England 3-0 Belarus: Crouch at the double
Peter Crouch scored twice as England rounded off their World Cup qualifying campaign with a low-key 3-0 win over Belarus on Wednesday to make it nine wins from 10 in Group Six.
Story | October 14, 2009Ribery secures copycat win
Franck Ribery was France's hero for the second time in five days against Lithuania, his second-half winner in Paris lifting Les Bleus into second place in World Cup qualifying Group Seven.
Story | March 28, 2009Spain 1-0 Turkey: Pique stuffs Turkey
Spain maintained their 100% record in the World Cup qualifiers and extended their lead at the top of Group Five with a 1-0 home win over Turkey tonight.
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