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The 2010 Football World Cup
Philipp Lahm
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Football World Cup Kit
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World soccer's supreme title
The FIFA World Cup, sometimes called the Football World Cup or the Soccer
World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an
international football competition contested by the men's national
football teams of the member nations of Fédération Internationale de
Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body. The
championship has been awarded every four years since the first
tournament in 1930, except in 1942 and 1946, due to World War II.
The tournament consists of two parts, the qualification phase and the
final phase (officially called the World Cup Finals). The qualification
phase, which currently take place over the three years preceding the
Finals, is used to determine which teams qualify for the Finals. The
current format of the Finals involves 32 teams competing for the title,
at venues within the host nation (or nations) over a period of about a
month. The World Cup Finals is the most widely-viewed sporting event in
the world, with an estimated 715.1 million people watching the 2006
tournament final.
In the eighteen tournaments held, only seven nations have won the title.
Brazil is the most successful World Cup team, having won the tournament
five times. The current World Champions, Italy, follows with four
titles, while Germany holds three. The other former champions are
Uruguay (who won the inaugural tournament) and Argentina with two titles
each, and England and France with one title each.
The most recent World Cup Finals were held in Germany, where Italy was
crowned champions after beating France in the final. The next World Cup
Finals will be held in South Africa, from June 11, 2010 to July 11,
2010, and the 2014 Finals will be held in Brazil.
Source:
Wikipedia
FIFA World Cup™ groups Europe:
| Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Group 4 | Group 5 |
| Portugal | Greece | Czech Republic | Germany | Spain |
| Sweden | Israel | Poland | Russia | Turkey |
| Denmark | Switzerland | Northern Ireland | Finland | Belgium |
| Hungary | Moldova | Slovakia | Wales | Bosnia Herzegovina |
| Albania | Latvia | Slovenia | Azerbaijan | Armenia |
| Malta | Luxembourg | San Marino | Liechtenstein | Estonia |
| Group 6 | Group 7 | Group 8 | Group 9 | |
| Croatia | France | Italy | Holland | |
| ENGLAND | Romania | Bulgaria | Scotland | |
| Ukraine | Serbia | Republic of Ireland | Iceland | |
| Belarus | Lithuania | Cyprus | Norway | |
| Kazahkstan | Austria | Georgia | Macedonia | |
| Andorra | Faroe Islands | Montenegro |
World Cup Tournament News
Featuring Pele comparing himself to legends of music and art, Lionel Messi on how criticism from Argentinians upset him, Carlos Alberto Torres writing off Brazil’s hopes of glory in 2014 and Vinnie Jones on a day he will never forget. Tottenham squeezed past Watford to advance to the last 16 of the FA Cup, where they will be joined by Everton who got the better of Fulham in the night's other game. Gabon made it into the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals after a classic and dramatic 3-2 win over fancied Morocco today. Tunisia all but sealed a place in the 2012 CAF Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a dramatic 2-1 win over debutants Niger today. Hannover picked up their first Bundesliga win since last October thanks to a Mohammed Abdellaoue goal against Nurnberg. Barcelona's young defender Isaac Cuenca, a product of their famed youth system, has agreed a contract extension with the Catalan giants. Côte d'Ivoire were anxiously awaiting the results of a scan on the thigh injury picked up by influential striker Salomon Kalou in Wednesday's win over Burkina Faso. The Week in Quotes January activity continues apace
With the transfer deadline fast approaching, FIFA.com rounds up this week's action in the global market, which has seen plenty of business on British shores.Spurs, Everton up for the Cup Gabon into quarters with Morocco win Fabregas: I’m adapting to Barça
Cesc Fabregas has admitted he is finding it difficult to get to grips to Barcelona’s unique brand of football and lamented his latest performance against Real Madrid.Last-gasp Tunisia see off lively Niger Zico: Iraq can beat anyone
Brazil legend Zico, now in charge of Iraq's national team, tells FIFA.com how his side overcame early doubts to qualify for the final round of Asian Zone qualifiers - and why they can take the next step by qualifying for Brazil 2014.Who’s the best passer you’ve seen?
FIFA.com would like to hear which player is the best passer you’ve ever seen.Hannover pick up rare win Cuenca pens Barça extension Alex seals move to PSG
Paris Saint-Germain have completed the signing of Chelsea defender Alex, the 29-year-old Brazilian reuniting with former manager Carlo Ancelotti at the ambitious Ligue 1 side.Wilshere suffers 'little setback' Dutch to host Germany in November
The Netherlands will host Germany in a friendly in Amsterdam on 14 November, the German Football Federation (DFB) has announced.Walcott aims to ease pressure on Wenger
Arsenal winger Theo Walcott has urged his team-mates to ease the pressure on manager Arsene Wenger after a disappointing run of Premier League defeats.Sow completes Fener switch
Fenerbahce have confirmed that they have completed the signing of Senegal striker Moussa Sow, who has agreed a four-year deal with the Turkish giants.Alan Kardec earns Muricy praise, discusses role
Santos coach Muricy Ramalho has hailed Alan Kardec following his match-winning performance against Ituano, while the 23-year-old preferred to deflect praise on to his team-mates.Elephants' concern over injured Kalou Ahn to hang up his boots
Korea Republic legend Ahn Jung-Hwan, famous for his dramatic goal against Italy in the 2002 FIFA World Cup™, is to retire next week.Guinea, Botswana aim to kick-start campaign
Following opening-round defeats both Guinea and Botswana are facing a must-win scenario when they take to the field tomorrow in CAF Africa Cup of Nations Group D action.Ghana face up to derby rivals Mali
Two winning teams will face off when Group D CAF Africa Cup of Nations action resumes on Saturday as continental heavyweights Ghana face west African rivals Mali with top spot on the line.

England World Cup Qualifiers
| Date | Game |
| 20 Aug 08 | Kazakhstan v Andorra |
| 6 Sep 08 | Andorra v ENGLAND |
| 6 Sep 08 | Croatia v Kazakhstan |
| 6 Sep 08 | Ukraine v Belarus |
| 10 Sep 08 | Croatia v ENGLAND |
| 10 Sep 08 | Andorra v Belarus |
| 10 Sep 08 | Kazakhstan v Ukraine |
| 11 Oct 08 | ENGLAND v Kazakhstan |
| 11 Oct 08 | Ukraine v Croatia |
| 15 Oct 08 | Belarus v ENGLAND |
| 15 Oct 08 | Croatia v Andorra |
| 1 Apr 09 | ENGLAND v Ukraine |
| 1 Apr 09 | Andorra v Croatia |
| 1 Apr 09 | Kazakhstan v Belarus |
| 6 Jun 09 | Kazakhstan v ENGLAND |
| 6 Jun 09 | Croatia v Ukraine |
| 6 Jun 09 | Belarus v Andorra |
| 10 Jun 09 | ENGLAND v Andorra |
| 10 Jun 09 | Ukraine v Kazakhstan |
| 19 Aug 09 | Belarus v Croatia |
| 5 Sep 09 | Ukraine v Andorra |
| 5 Sep 09 | Croatia v Belarus |
| 9 Sep 09 | ENGLAND v Croatia |
| 9 Sep 09 | Belarus v Ukraine |
| 9 Sep 09 | Andorra v Kazakhstan |
| 10 Oct 09 | Ukraine v ENGLAND |
| 10 Oct 09 | Belarus v Kazakhstan |
| 14 Oct 09 | ENGLAND v Belarus |
| 14 Oct 09 | Kazakhstan v Croatia |
| 14 Oct 09 | Andorra v Ukraine |
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