2010 World Cup draw and qualifiers
John BrewinAs 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, 2009Ten World Cup finals classics
Tom AdamsTom Adams picks out some of the greatest matches ever to be played at the World Cup.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Kalou hoping for England
Soccernet staffChelsea 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, 2009All Whites could be blanked
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comNew Zealand could go winless in South Africa, as it did in 1982. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Orange alert a possibility
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comIf 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, 2009Maradona is still in the limelight
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comMaradona and Lionel Messi will be the focus in South Africa. But can Maradona keep from becoming a distraction? Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 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, 2009Can the Italians successfully defend?
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comItaly has the usual confidence heading into the World Cup. Can they justify that attitude? Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Can the hosts beat the odds?
Mark Young, Special to ESPN.comThe South African squad will face some difficult challenges while hosting the World Cup. Mark Young weighs in.
Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009Jack 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, 2009Chilean club withdraws suit
ReutersLegal action brought by Chilean club Rangers to try to annul their relegation to a lower division was withdrawn on Friday, meaning Chile's participation in the 2010 World Cup seems secure.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, 2009World Cup-bound Chile face FIFA suspension
Soccernet staffSouth American qualifiers Chile face possible FIFA expulsion and the forfeit of their World Cup place after local club Rangers opened a court case to dispute their relegation.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 2009Chile OK for World Cup after club backs down
Soccernet staffChile's spot at the 2010 World Cup is safe after a local club withdrew legal action that had drawn the ire of FIFA and put the nation's status in international football at risk.
Story | Conversation | November 27, 20092010 World Cup Qualifying
Dale JohnsonCheck out the road to South Africa
Story | Conversation | November 26, 2009Australia chief backs Asia World Cup bids
Soccernet staffFootball Federation of Australia chairman Frank Lowy believes FIFA would secure "maximum revenue'' if they were to award the World Cup to an Asian country in either 2018 or 2022.
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