2010 FIFA World Cup

2010 FIFA World Cup

World Cup | June 11 - July 11, 2010 | South Africa

Everything related to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, including the latest news, scores for qualifyng matches, links to previous World Cup pages and much more.

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Findley could be the answer

Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre

...s going to be a matter of time." Time, however, is in short supply with the World Cup just around the corner. But clearly there's a spot for a speedy, goal-scoring forward...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 24, 2009

NEXT: The countdown continues

Morty Ain, ESPN The Magazine

In our never-ending search for the stars of tomorrow, we've narrowed this year's list to a talented 20. You'll have to wait until our annual NEXT issue (Dec. 14) to see who's No. 1, but these athletes should get your attention for now.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 19, 2009

The U.S. learns to improvise

Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre

...figure out ways to be dangerous sans Donovan in the event he's unavailable for any World Cup matches this summer. Assuming he's there, there still is the small matter of where to...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 17, 2009

Cunningham, Johnson get their shot

Luke Cyphers

BRATISLAVA, Slovakia -- As the U.S. begins the process of auditions for a possible starting World Cup forward slot this week, the one feeling that seems to have prevailed among all others is...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Niedermayer on Ducks' struggles, NHLPA mess

E.J. Hradek

...in hockey history. He has been a key contributor to four Stanley Cup champions, as well as gold medal squads at the World Junior Championships, World Championships, World Cup of Hockey and the Winter Olympics...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 13, 2009

Five thoughts on the new roster

Doug McIntyre

...to Bratislava, where he'll post ahead of the U.S. national team's match against World Cup-bound Slovakia on Saturday (10 a.m. ET, Fox Soccer Channel). Meantime, here are five thoughts...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 10, 2009

Youth struggle to keep up with CONCACAF talent

Doug McIntyre and Luke Cyphers

Watching the U.S. team's recent performances at the FIFA U-17 World Cup got us thinking about the future of the senior national team, post 2010. The quick takeaway...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | November 06, 2009

NEXT: The countdown continues

Morty Ain, ESPN The Magazine

In our never-ending search for the stars of tomorrow, we've narrowed this year's list to a talented 20. You'll have to wait until our annual NEXT issue (Dec. 14) to see who's No. 1, but these athletes should get your attention for now.

ESPN Insider Story | Conversation | November 05, 2009

Forwards wanted

Doug McIntyre

...but a shortage of capable forwards could be the coach's biggest headache heading into the World Cup. Let's look at how the personnel battles are shaping up. After the injury of starter...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 29, 2009

Former players talk about Team USA

Doug McIntyre

...America's soccer legends, guys who have represented the USA in countless qualifiers and at multiple World Cups. Two weeks after the U.S. made the cut for its sixth straight Cup, Insider asked...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 27, 2009

U.S. faces a glut of midfielders

Doug McIntyre and Luke Cyphers

...unless you're talking about keepers. But one of the most interesting turns in a fascinating World Cup qualifying cycle for the Americans has been a sudden surplus of midfielders. This week's official...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Injuries leave U.S. roster a question mark

Doug McIntyre and Luke Cyphers

...defense is even more vexing. "We want to work on a lot of things before the World Cup, and we do that by playing top-level friendlies. It's tough to do that without...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 16, 2009

Coping with Davies' accident

Luke Cyphers

...to the tragedy were not. As ESPN The Magazine documented in a piece on preparations for World Cup qualifiers, Bradley's Yanks try their best to leave little to chance. From travel arrangements to...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 14, 2009

MLS players coming up huge in qualifiers

Luke Cyphers and Doug McIntyre

...the year. During the call, we mentioned that while the U.S.'s '02 and '06 World Cup rosters were evenly split between MLS and Euro-based guys, it seemed likely that the 2010...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 12, 2009

Bradley is a film star

Luke Cyphers

...wins over Honduras in this summer's Gold Cup. "We know each other very well," says coach...I think in this sport all over the world there are coaches who watch a fair amount...

ESPN Insider Blog Entry | Conversation | October 09, 2009