The World Cup Wish List

...only four goals in 10 qualifying matches to finish ahead of Poland and the Czechs, and upsetting Russia in the playoffs. SWITZERLAND: Beware the Dutch-league striker: Swiss vet Blaise n'Kufo has scored more...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 02, 2009

U.S. awaits the World Cup draw

With a weekend full of heavyweight domestic clashes (Barca-Real, Arsenal-Chelsea, Liverpool-Everton, etc.) over in Europe, I'd normally be tempted to ...

Ghana aiming high on home continent

Ghana is aiming high while playing on its home continent, but it will be tough to make an impression. Mark Young weighs in.

Orange alert a possibility

If the Netherlands can put their feuding aside, they stand a chance in South Africa. Can they do it? Mark Young weighs in.

England again faces intense pressure

England, as usual, is feeling the heat heading into the World Cup. Can they keep their cool? Mark Young weighs in.

Will confidence be justified?

Germany has the usual confidence heading into the World Cup. Can they justify that attitude? Mark Young weighs in.

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Russia's Igor Denisov (L) vies with Slovenia's Robert Koren during their World Cup 2010 qualifying play...

...Semshov looks on during their World Cup qualifying group 4 soccer match at Luzhniki stadium in Moscow, Russia, Saturday, Oct. 10, 2009. Germany won 1-0. (AP Photo/Ivan Sekretarev

Qatar promise heat-beating tech for 2022 World Cup

The searing desert heat of a Middle East summer will be no obstacle to Qatar hosting a World Cup finals, the Gulf State's bid chief said on Tuesday while promising new heat-confounding technologies.

Breaking down the World Cup draw

Need a quick primer of the draw? John Brewin examines all 32 teams headed to South Africa in 2010.

French get helping hand in Cup qualifier

An unlikely side punched its ticket to South Africa while a presumed contender was sent packing during the second leg qualifiers.

Favorites assume the upper hand

In the first leg of the European World Cup playoffs, the favorites took control of their own destinies.

Worldwide Sports

One of the best things about sports is the way they bring people together. Teammates, coaches and fans can all develop friendships and positive relationships. This...

Andrey Arshavin of Russia in action during the Group Four World Cup 2010 qualifier between Wales and Russia at the Millennium...