South Africa Fans Prepared For World Cup
by Karen Allen (Analysis | BBC - March 2)
South Africa is counting down to the kick-off of the World Cup, with celebrations in the main cities to mark 100 days until the event. Karen Allen talked to local football supporters at the Moses Mabhida stadium who showed off the South African instrument of choice - the vuvuzela. more details | go to article

South Africa Starts 100-Day World Cup Countdown
by Andrew Harding (Analysis | BBC - March 1)
The man in overall charge of Durban's World Cup preparations fell like a stone towards the manicured grass pitch inside the city's spectacular new stadium. "Durban is absolutely ready," shouted Mike Sutcliffe, red-faced but grinning, seconds after an elastic bungee rope had broken his fall and left him swinging gently in the humid air. more details | go to article

The Road To South Africa: Ranking The Favorites
by Martin Rogers (Analysis | Yahoo - February 13)
The first edition of our World Cup rankings looks at which teams are shaping up as the strongest favorites if the tournament was about to begin. more details | go to article