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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

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

Will South Africa yield another Owen?

Ravi Ubha, ESPN.com

Michael Owen went from promising prospect to global sensation when he electrified the '98 World Cup for England. Which current international upstarts are most likely to light up Johannesburg?

Story | Conversation | October 05, 2009

No concern for Benelux World Cup bid funding

Reuters

Belgium and Netherlands can raise the required one billion-plus euros needed to stage the 2018 or 2022 World Cup, despite the worst economic downturn since World War Two, the man leading the bid said on Tuesday.

Story | Conversation | February 17, 2009

Japan plan to bid to host another World Cup

The Japan Football Association plan to bid for the right to host the 2018 and 2022 World Cups.

Story | Conversation | January 17, 2009

Super June for Socceroos

Jason Dasey

Jason Dasey says a busy month ahead will confirm Aussie soccer's rise to prominence.

Story | Conversation | May 22, 2008

Messi plays down fears over Maradona

Argentina forward Lionel Messi has said he is unperturbed by Diego Maradona's possible appointment as Argentina coach despite the soccer great accusing him of selfish play in the past.

Story | Conversation | October 29, 2008

China still mulling bid for World Cup finals

China has still not decided whether to build on the huge success of the Beijing Olympics by launching a bid for the 2018 or 2022 World Cup finals, the China Football Association (CFA) said on Friday.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2008

Costa Rica name former assistant as coach

Costa Rica has named former assistant coach Rodrigo Kenton as the new head of the national soccer team, a spokesman for the Costa Rica Football Federation said on Monday.

Story | Conversation | June 30, 2008

China's World Cup bid ends in recriminations

Captain Zheng Zhi was reduced to tears and fans called for wholesale sackings after China's campaign to qualify for the 2010 World Cup fizzled out with a 2-1 defeat to Iraq on Saturday.

Story | Conversation | June 14, 2008

Iraq coach fears row will crush World Cup dream

Iraq's national soccer coach urged FIFA and the Iraq government to resolve their dispute and avoid killing his players' dream of reaching the 2010 World Cup finals.

Story | Conversation | May 26, 2008