
Goalkeeper Julio Cesar should be available to start in Brazil's opening World Cup match against North Korea.
Not much is known about the tournament's lowest ranked team, however, their mystery could be their greatest weapon for the game in Johannesburg.
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Ivory Coast coach Sven-Goran Eriksson is sweating on the fitness of striker Didier Drogba and Arthur Boka is a doubt with a thigh problem as the Elephants prepare to open their World Cup campaign against Portugal.
Eriksson is quietly confident Drogba will play in Tuesday's opener if FIFA allow the Chelsea forward to w View more »| Years | Winners | Runner-up | Third place |
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