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The first World Cup ever held in Africa opened in a dazzling burst of joy, color and noise.

The two World Cup winning players said that Spain were looking like the team to beat in this World Cup.

The haphazard direction of coach Diego Maradona has created doubts over the team's readiness for the World Cup.

Uruguay are a defensively sound unit, while France have typically been involved in tight matches.

Klose scored only three league goals for Bayern Munich last season.

Inter Milan are poised to appoint former Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez as coach.

US soccer team's biggest concern is keeping the ball out of its own net.

Germany play their first match on Sunday against Australia.

Rio Ferdinand, who was ruled out of the World Cup by a last moment injury, feels he has been "cursed".

The Stadium hosted a number of games during last year's Confederations Cup.

Walcott has been left out of Fabio Capello's squad after suffering a series of injuries and loss of form.

Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld says he is not concerned about his team's poor results.

Rafa Benitez left Liverpool after six years in charge on Thursday, with the club saying it needed a fresh start.

Ferdinand pointed out that the lack of a comfort zone will help drive the players as they try to win the WC.

Switzerland look to rebound from a poor Euro 2008 showing and bad luck elimination from the 2006 World Cup.

Cameroon captain Samuel Eto'o has been sent off in the 33rd minute of his team's World Cup warmup game against Portugal.