Author: Josue Jamlang

Brazil found it tough at times when they faced North Korea in their opening game, but still won, while the Ivory Coast could only draw with Portugal. We preview this crucial match.

Cameroon and Denmark both lost their opening games in Group E, a situation that leaves each of them desperate for a win here. We preview a vital match for both sides.

Germany massively impressed in their first World Cup game, while Serbia crumbled to defeat. This game therefore, is crucial to both, but for different reasons. We preview the match.

France produced a laboured performance in their game against Uruguay, but are capable of better, while Mexico dominated the first half against South Africa. We preview the crucial match.

This World Cup Group E clash between Holland and Denmark will have all eyes on it, not least given that the Dutch are amongst the tournament favourites. We preview the match.

Germany always seem to reach the latter of tournaments and although not amongst the favourites for this World Cup could do so again. We preview their match with Australia.

England get their World Cup charge going with the Group C opener against the United States. Can Fabio Capello’s men win what will be their toughest group game? We preview the match.

France qualified in controversial circumstances and must prove themselves, while Uruguay are lethal up front. Both have the talent to win this, but who will? We preview the match.

South Africa kick off the game that starts the 2010 World Cup against Mexico. For the hosts a good start is simply essential and Mexico are tricky opposition. We preview the first match.

The Philippines have been an aberration in Asia, a country which has not fully embraced football. Yet, there are those seeking to change that, and a new league structure, the UFL, is helping.