Sweet and savory, that's the live draw
Roger Bennett, Special to ESPN.comThe World Cup live draw is about more than just pots and countries, as Roger Bennett explains.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009England's 2018 bid in the spotlight
Andrew Warshaw in Cape TownAs David Beckham continues on England's 2018 World Cup campaign trail, rival bid nations are staging their own charm offensives in what is becoming an increasingly intense public relations lobbying battle.
Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009Sepp Blatter apologises to FAI
FIFA president Sepp Blatter has apologised to the Republic of Ireland for earlier comments which dismissed their hopes of being granted an additional place at next summer's World Cup finals.
Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009Time for Ireland to move on
Gareth MaherGareth Maher thinks that the FAI are doing more harm than good by appealing to FIFA for an extra World Cup place.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Bono on the warpath
Tom AdamsTom Adams introduces a new World Cup feature - The South Africa Angle.
Story | Conversation | December 01, 20092010 World Cup draw and qualifiers
John BrewinAs the draw for the finals on December 4 gets close, we look at the shape of the pots and assess each of the 32 qualifying nations.
Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009Blatter: Irish asked for extra spot
Soccernet staffFIFA 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, 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, 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 26, 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, 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, 2009FIFA rejects replay request to end Irish hopes
Soccernet staffFIFA has ruled that the World Cup play-off between the Republic of Ireland and France cannot be replayed.
Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009Löw hails resilient Germany on emotional night
Germany coach Joachim Löw praised his side for their performance in Wednesday night's 2-2 draw with the Ivory Coast in what were difficult circumstances just days after Robert Enke was laid to rest.
Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009Germany 2-2 Ivory Coast: Emotional night
Lukas Podolski scored twice, including a 93rd-minute equaliser, as Germany's first match since the death of Robert Enke ended in a draw against Ivory Coast.
Story | November 18, 2009Villain Henry as Ireland, Ukraine, Russia exit in play-offs
Soccernet staffAll 32 World Cup finalists are now decided after play-offs in Europe, Africa and between Uruguay and Costa Rica confirmed the continents' representatives in South Africa.
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