2010 FIFA WORLD CUP SOUTH AFRICA
11 June - 11 July 2010

We are about a week to go for the World Cup fever to begin. Are you football fans ready?

Questions:
1. Can the under-performing teams like England, Holland and Spain finally become real World Cup contenders?

2. Will Maradona be able to bring Argentina and Messi their must awaited World Cup?

3. Can Capello's strict discipline push England to win the World Cup?

4. Can Sneijder and Van der Vaart strengthen Holland at the core to win the World Cup?

5. Can Spain finally be the world champion as they are probably the most all-rounded team?

6. Which team will be the biggest surprise of the tournament?

7. Will Brazil be a serious contender despite not having many magicians on form this time?

Many questions but one thing for sure, I will have severe lack of sleep during this one month. I will pick the matches very wisely so I can still work!

I am hoping for Spain to win it but I don't mind Argentina too. Whatever it is, I hope for an entertaining tournament!

Players who can shine during the World Cup:
1. Lionel Messi (Argentina)
2. Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal)
3. Wayne Rooney (England)
4. Kaka (Brazil)
5. Xavi Hernandez (Spain)
6. Diego Forlan (Uruguay)
7. Samuel Eto'o (Cameroon)
8. Didier Drogba (Ivory Coast)
9. Wesley Sneijder (Holland)
10. Andres Iniesta (Spain)
11. Rafael Van der Vaart (Holland)
12. Cesc Fabregas (Spain)
13. Steven Gerrard (England)
14. Luis Fabiano (Brazil)
15. Sergio Aguero (Argentina)
16. Carlos Tevez (Argentina)

Those in bold are expected to perform extremely well, some of them carrying the weight of the entire country on their shoulders.