| Colour and rhythm in African celebration
June 10, 2010 at 9:54 PM
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|  The South Africa 2010 party got under way in style with a joyous and truly African FIFA World Cup Kick-off Celebration Concert in Soweto. | | |
| Referee reveals debt to father
June 10, 2010 at 8:36 PM
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|  Uzbek referee Ravshan Irmatov recalled his father's influence as he looked ahead to fulfilling a dream by officiating the Opening Match at Soccer City Stadium. | | |
| Hero Dedic still dreaming
June 10, 2010 at 7:40 PM
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|  Zlatko Dedic, Slovenia's match-winner in the play-off against Russia, tells FIFA that there is more to come from the European Zone's surprise packages. | | |
| Terry an imposing barrier for USA
June 10, 2010 at 3:32 PM
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|  USA players acknowledge that at both ends of the field England possess talented players who can cause problems to them on Saturday. | | |
| Yahia rallies Algerian troops
June 10, 2010 at 3:31 PM
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|  Algeria's newly-designated captain Anther Yahia has issued a rallying cry to his team-mates ahead of their opening 2010 FIFA World Cup match against Slovenia on Sunday. | | |
| Uruguay-France preview
June 10, 2010 at 3:29 PM
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|  The second match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa pits together two former world champions: Uruguay, the winners in 1930 and 1950; and France, who triumphed 1998. | | |
| World Cup spirit in the air
June 10, 2010 at 3:10 PM
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|  Fans are streaming into Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport for the World Cup kickoff and even a thousand feet up in the air, the World Cup spirit is as strong as ever. | | |
| Vieira 'proud' to be at City
June 10, 2010 at 3:00 PM
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|  Patrick Vieira says he is "proud" to be part of the Manchester City revolution after taking up the option of a one-year extension to his contract at the Premier League club. | | |
| Raiders of the first goal
June 10, 2010 at 2:56 PM
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|  The exact location of the first ever FIFA World Cup goal might have been lost for ever, had it not been for an old man's childhood memories. | | |
| World primed for a football feast
June 10, 2010 at 2:55 PM
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|  It's a first for Africa as the 2010 FIFA World Cup prepares to start and with colour, noise and fantastic football, it could be the biggest and best yet. | | |
| South Africa-Mexico preview
June 10, 2010 at 2:14 PM
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|  The 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ begins on Friday when the tournament hosts take on Group A rivals Mexico in the magnificent surroundings of Soccer City. | | |
| Cities gear up for kickoff
June 10, 2010 at 2:11 PM
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|  With kickoff now just hours away, FIFA.com spoke to the World Cup coordinators in each city to get an idea of the mood one day before the tournament kicks off. | | |
| Skrtel nearing fitness
June 10, 2010 at 1:54 PM
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|  Slovakia's Martin Skrtel is expected to step up his fitness campaign tomorrow as the Liverpool defender continues his recovery from injury. | | |
| Japan held by Zimbabwe
June 10, 2010 at 1:28 PM
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|  Japan wound up their 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa preparations with another disappointing performance - a scoreless draw with Zimbabwe in a training match. | | |
| Brigger: Everything's ready
June 10, 2010 at 12:56 PM
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|  The head of FIFA's Technical Study Group, Jean-Paul Brigger tells FIFA.com about his impressions of South Africa on the eve of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. | | |
| UN leader's hopes for Africa
June 10, 2010 at 12:47 PM
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|  Ban Ki-Moon, United Nations Secretary-General, shares his thoughts with FIFA.com on sport's power to unify and the potential legacy of South Africa 2010. | | |
| What do you expect from Day 1?
June 10, 2010 at 12:39 PM
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|  With the Opening Ceremony, South Africa versus Mexico and Uruguay taking on France, FIFA.com wants to know what you expect from the Opening Day? | | |
| Slovenia in optimistic mood
June 10, 2010 at 12:37 PM
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|  Slovenia head into their 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa campaign in optimistic mood, determined to ensure their stay at the finals is not a brief one. | | |
| Elano: We respect Korea DPR
June 10, 2010 at 12:23 PM
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|  Korea DPR have maintained a low profile in South Africa but Brazilian midfielder Elano said they deserve total respect from the five-times world champions. | | |
| Pele wants African side in Final
June 10, 2010 at 11:39 AM
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|  Pele is hoping his beloved Brazil will face an African side in the final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup as the tournament arrives on the continent for the first time. | | |
| Germany wingers' Socceroo plan
June 10, 2010 at 11:25 AM
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|  Wingers Lukas Podolski and Marko Marin have revealed Germany's plan to pepper the Australia defence with enough crosses to 'tear them apart' in Sunday's Group D clash. | | |
| Stoichkov shoots from the hip
June 10, 2010 at 10:21 AM
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|  Bulgaria striking hero Hristo Stoichkov revisits his adidas Golden Shoe-winning FIFA World Cup of 1994 and gives his predictions for the 2010 event. | | |
| Ambitious Adiyiah aiming high
June 10, 2010 at 10:17 AM
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|  Having been one of the driving forces for Ghana when they lifted the FIFA U-20 World Cup, Dominic Adiyiah is hoping to emuluate that achievement on the biggest stage of all. | | |
| The ghosts of Belo Horizonte
June 10, 2010 at 9:23 AM
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|  Walter Bahr, a hero of USA's historic win over England at Brazil 1950, shares his memories on the eve of the much-anticipated rematch in Rustenburg. | | |
| Critics will spur us on, says Zambrotta
June 10, 2010 at 8:50 AM
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|  Veteran Italy full-back Gianluca Zambrotta insists that growing criticism of the defending World Champions will only help bind the team together. | | |
| Vieira backs France to spring surprise
June 10, 2010 at 7:35 AM
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|  FIFA World Cup winner Patrick Vieira believes France could spring a surprise in South Africa, saying the pressure on the squad would bring them together. | | |
| Forlan: Nothing to improve
June 10, 2010 at 7:34 AM
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|  Diego Forlan speaks to FIFA.com about the challenge of leading Uruguay's FIFA World Cup challenge and living up to legends of yesteryear. | | |
| D-day for South Africa and Parreira
June 10, 2010 at 7:30 AM
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|  Following many months of preparation, host nation South Africa and Mexico finally take the field on Friday to open the 2010 FIFA World Cup. | | |
| Muntari eyes last four
June 10, 2010 at 7:17 AM
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|  Inter Milan midfielder Sulley Muntari has high hopes for Ghana at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa and is eyeing a place in the final four of the tournament. | | |
| Japan switch warm-up opponents
June 10, 2010 at 7:05 AM
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|  Japan have changed their opponents for a pre-FIFA World Cup training match on Thursday to Zimbabwe from the previously-scheduled Mozambique. | | |
| Tabarez: Don't stereotype us
June 10, 2010 at 7:00 AM
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|  Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has rubbished his country's reputation as hatchet men ahead of their FIFA World Cup™ opener against France tomorrow. | | |
| Hurst: Rooney vital to England hopes
June 10, 2010 at 6:52 AM
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|  England legend Geoff Hurst says it takes more than one man to lift the FIFA World Cup but admitted it was "inconceivable" that the side could win without Wayne Rooney. | | |
| Jong: We're out to amaze the world
June 10, 2010 at 6:44 AM
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|  Having realised his dream of playing for Korea DPR, striker Jong Tae-Se is determined to help the Chollima match their famous exploits at England 1966. | | |
| From cast-off to King?
June 10, 2010 at 6:40 AM
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|  Two years ago Ledley King was contemplating retirement. Now, despite being unable to train properly, he is hoping to help England become world champions. | | |
| Herbert happy with display
June 10, 2010 at 6:25 AM
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|  New Zealand coach Ricki Herbert was content with his side's performance during their final 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ warm-up match against Chile. | | |
| Spectacular show in store
June 10, 2010 at 6:14 AM
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|  FIFA.com looks ahead to the FIFA World Cup™ Kick-off Celebration Concert with some of the artists due to perform at Soweto's Orlando Stadium. | | |
| Holders content to lie low
June 10, 2010 at 5:43 AM
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|  Criticised for putting too much faith in his heroes of 2006, Italy coach Marcello Lippi has been staying calm and pointing to the changes that have taken place. | | |
| World Cup fever infects Asia
June 10, 2010 at 5:25 AM
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|  FIFA World Cup fever is sweeping across Asia as hundreds of millions of fans in the football-mad region count down to the start of an event that's a sure-fire winner. | | |
| Greek expats offer warm welcome
June 10, 2010 at 4:57 AM
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|  Greece could be forgiven for thinking they have home advantage when they take on Korea Republic in their 2010 FIFA World Cup opener on Saturday. | | |
| Foreign managers on a mission
June 10, 2010 at 4:27 AM
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|  Twelve of the national coaches at South Africa 2010 are aiming to make history by being the first foreign coach to to win a FIFA World Cup. FIFA.com takes a look at the contenders. | | |
| Finals fever gives hope of new dawn
June 10, 2010 at 3:17 AM
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|  Ex-South Africa captain Lucas Radebe and coach Clive Barker tell FIFA.com why something monumental is taking place in their country as the Opening Match looms. | | | | 
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