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Many meaty draw questions to chew on

Roger Bennett, Special to ESPN.com

The U.S. team's delight at its first-round draw was hard to hide, as was France's continued good fortune. Roger Bennett reflects on the implications of the draw.

Story | Conversation | December 06, 2009

Portuguese hopes rest on Ronaldo

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Although his national team form has been inconsistent, there's no doubt that in Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal has a player that can carry it all the way. Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | December 08, 2009

Slovenia not to be underestimated

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Slovenia lacks big names but with its strong team unity and stout defense, it's not wise to underestimate Matjaz Kek's men. Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2009

Luck of draw to U.S., not SPI powers

Nate Silver, Special to ESPN.com

Soccer Power Index: The United States catches a break in the World Cup draw, but SPI powerhouses Brazil, Portugal and Ivory Coast weren't as lucky, writes Nate Silver.

Story | Conversation | December 04, 2009

Ghana still chasing Balotelli

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac is optimistic he will be able to convince Inter Milan striker Mario Balotelli to play for his team at the World Cup finals in South Africa.

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

All Whites could be blanked

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

New Zealand could go winless in South Africa, as it did in 1982. Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Paraguay has tough road ahead

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Paraguay is looking to emerge from the shadows of South American giants Argentina and Brazil. But can it? Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Brazil in a good position -- again

Mark Young, Special to ESPN.com

Brazil knows how to get the job done. Can it in 2010? Mark Young weighs in.

Story | Conversation | November 29, 2009

Qatar promise heat-beating tech for 2022 World Cup

Reuters

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.

Story | Conversation | November 23, 2009

Russia's exit not entirely shocking

Nate Silver, Special to ESPN.com

Soccer Power Index: Russia's exit from the World Cup stage wasn't entirely shocking.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Russia's exit not entirely shocking

Nate Silver, Special to ESPN.com

Soccer Power Index: Russia's exit from the World Cup stage wasn't entirely shocking.

Story | Conversation | November 20, 2009

Henry expects clean slate as Ireland head to Paris

France striker Thierry Henry does not believe the Republic of Ireland will take to the field at the Stade de France on Wednesday intent on revenge.

Story | Conversation | November 18, 2009

France v Ireland: Preview

...their anger to boil over as they attempt to dump France out of the World Cup.There were a series of furious confrontations on the pitch at Croke Park on Saturday night as Ireland...

Preview | November 17, 2009

Favorites assume the upper hand

Leander Schaerlaeckens

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

Story | Conversation | November 16, 2009