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The 2010 Football World Cup
Philipp Lahm
scored the FIRST goal in the 2006 World Cup
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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
Winger Simao Sabrosa chatted to FIFA.com about Portugal’s group rivals and targets in South Africa, the life of a footballer and form of Atletico Madrid. Despite recent defeat at Hull, Roberto Mancini insists he has confidence that his Manchester City side will break into the top four come season end. FIFA.com looks at the latest in a growing batch of USA internationals heading overseas to test their mettle in the world's most competitive leagues. Robinho's glorious return to Santos, a goal-fest in Argentina and impressive victories for Guadalajara and Penarol were among the weekend's highlights. Fred spoke to FIFA.com about overcoming injuries, helping Fluminense escape relegation and his fight to earn a Brazil recall ahead of South Africa 2010. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has revealed he is not worried at having scored just once in almost two months, adding that he revels in creating goals for others. Montpellier and Bayern Munich cut the respective leads of Bordeaux and Bayer Leverkusen, as the principal contenders all won in England and Spain. Despite playing most of the match with ten men, Braga comfortably defeated bottom-side Belenenses 3-1 to move within a point of leaders Benfica. Embattled Chelsea captain John Terry has thanked the club's fans for their support in the wake of allegations about his private life. Michael Ballack has hit back at Arsene Wenger's sniping at Chelsea's perceived lack of flair by accusing the Arsenal manager of sour grapes. Former England star Paul Gascoigne was arrested at the weekend on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol. Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher is confident his side's rediscovered meanness can help them close the gap on faltering Arsenal in the EPL. Spain will complete their preparations for this summer's FIFA World Cup with a friendly against Poland, the Spanish FA confirmed today. David Beckham has promised that he will not celebrate if he scores against Manchester United for AC Milan in the sides' UEFA Champions League tie. Tiago has said that he would like to stay on at Atletico Madrid after joining the Spanish giants on loan from Juventus during the January transfer window. Bayern Munich and Schalke both face second-flight opposition in the DFB-Pokal quarter-finals, while Werder Bremen and Hoffenheim will collide. Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar has said that he is delighted to be back in action after a "stop-start" season so far. The Central Coast Mariners picked up their first home win in the A-League since September with a comfortable 3-0 triumph over Newcastle Jets. AC Milan defender Daniele Bonera spoke of having come through an "important test" after making his comeback following an 11-month absence. Wigan Athletic defender Erik Edman has left the club and is expected to sign for Helsingborg after his contract was cancelled by mutual consentSimao: We have the toughest group Mancini confident of top four finish The great American migration World Leagues review Fred: The battle for places is fierce Ibra unfazed by lack of goals European Leagues review Braga overcome early setback Terry thanks Chelsea fans Ballack hits back at Wenger jibes Gazza facing drink driving charge Carragher: No more slip-ups Spain set for Poland friendly Beckham: I won't celebrate against United Tiago keen on Atletico stay Bayern, Schalke bid to avoid upsets Van der Sar: Good to be back Mariners sink Jets Bonera buoyed by comeback Wigan release Edman

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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