World Cup Betting Preview Group C+D
by J.R. Eskilson (Analysis | Goal.com - May 21)
Will the Queen smile in June? And what can Germany do without their captain? more details | go to article

Ferguson Predicts US Will Reach World Cup 2nd Rnd
by Ronald Blum (Profile/Interview | Yahoo - May 18)
Alex Ferguson predicts the United States will reach the second round of the World Cup. more details | go to article

Africa Still Waiting For A World Cup Breakthrough
by Brent Latham (Analysis | New York Times - December 9)
In 1990, which seems like centuries ago in international soccer time, Roger Milla and an unforgettable band of Indomitable Lions from Cameroon reached the quarterfinals of the World Cup in Italy. more details | go to article

A Guide To The Teams At South Africa 2010
by No Author Listed (Article | BBC - December 4)
On 18 November the guest list for the biggest party in world football was finalised and set in stone. Next summer, 32 national teams will head to South Africa to compete in the 19th World Cup finals each hoping, with varying degrees of realism, to write themselves into the illustrious history of football's most coveted prize. more details | go to article

Considering The 'Impact' Of The Draw
by Nate Silver (Analysis | ESPN - December 4)
There is arguably more on the line tomorrow than on any day of actual soccer competition. Based on the way Charlize Theron draws the pingpong balls in Cape Town, South Africa, the United States could have as much as a 63 percent chance of advancing to the knockout stages in next summer's World Cup -- or as little as a 25 percent chance. England could be anywhere from 94 percent to 69 percent. more details | go to article

U.S. A Winner, Brazil A Loser In World Cup Draw
by Jeré Longman (Analysis | New York Times - December 4)
The United States received a favorable draw for the 2010 World Cup on Friday and will be expected to advance to the second round of the soccer world championship, which will begin June 11 in South Africa. Anything short will be considered a major disappointment. more details | go to article

World Cup 2010: Group C Analysis - England, USA, Algeria, Slovenia
by No Author Listed (Analysis | Goal.com - December 4)
The Three Lions have three opponents they wouldn't say no to. more details | go to article

Assessing The World Cup Contenders
by Freddie Ljungberg (Blog Entry | ESPN - December 1)
Every player wants to experience the special feeling of playing in the World Cup. It's an amazing feeling to represent your country, and the tournament has so much history. more details | go to article