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South Korea aims to summon '02 spirit

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Already an established force in Asia, South Korea is determined to prove it can consistently compete against the traditional world powers. Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Greece ready to grind for Rehhagel

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Will Greece's "Pirate Ship" of Euro 2006 set sail again, this time on a course for South Africa? Mark Young examines.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

World Cup bidding war starts in earnest

Andrew Warshaw in Cape Town

The draw for next summer's World Cup finals may have been the global focus of sporting attention in Cape Town today. But a few hours earlier, another World Cup drama was unfolding in the palatial grounds of a government building on the outskirts of the city.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

World Cup winners to pocket £18m

Soccernet staff

The winners of next year's World Cup final in South Africa will collect £18 million in prize money, FIFA said on Thursday after their Executive Committee meeting in the historic setting of Robben Island.

Story | Conversation | December 03, 2009

U.S. thinks records possible

Associated Press

U.S. bidders are planning to tell FIFA it can set World Cup attendance records if they gain the right to host the tournament in 2018 or 2022.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2009

Scoring might be a problem

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Goals might be a problem for North Korea in its second World Cup appearance. Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 30, 2009

Ivory Coast has the right touch

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Ups and downs over the years have put Ivory Coast in a good position. Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Eto'o needs to deliver amid turmoil

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Can Samuel Eto'o overcome off-pitch politics and other challenges to lead Cameroon to great heights? Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Lineker rules out England 2018 bid role

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

World Cup-bound Chile face FIFA suspension

Soccernet staff

South 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, 2009

World Cup to return home in 2030?

Soccernet staff

South American football's governing body CSF has backed a bid by Argentina and Uruguay to jointly stage the 2030 World Cup finals to commemorate the centenary of the first tournament that was also held in Uruguay.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

Caborn: Russia main rivals to England 2018 bid

Harry Harris, Football Correspondent

England's 2018 World Cup bid ambassador Richard Caborn MP has called for total unity among the bid team, and revealed to ESPN Soccernet that Russia are England's main rivals to host the tournament.

Story | Conversation | November 25, 2009

France win as Nigeria, Cameroon qualify

Soccernet staff

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Story | Conversation | November 14, 2009

Greece 0-0 Ukraine: Stalemate in Athens

aGreece and Ukraine's 2010 World Cup qualifying play-off tie remains in the balance after the two teams shared a goalless draw in Athens.

Story | November 13, 2009

Greece v Ukraine: Preview

...in their two-legged play-off.The 2004 European Champions host Alexei Mikhailichenko's team at the Olympic Stadium in Athens tomorrow before travelling to Donetsk for the return four days later with a place...

Preview | November 13, 2009