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- Switzerland v Honduras - Hitzfeld to keep eye on Chile-Spain score
- Switzerland coach Ottmar Hitzfeld is leaving nothing to chance in an attempt to secure his team's place in the second round of the World Cup. The German will be focusing not only on the vital Group F match against Honduras at Bloemfontein's Free State Stadium, but also intends to monitor the clash between leaders Chil View more »
- Chile v Spain - Bielsa: Chile must go for victory
- Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa insists a three-point haul is the only thing his players should be considering from their clash with Spain, even though a draw would be enough to ensure that the South American side finish top of Group H. Chile arrived in South Africa in fine form, winning eight of 10 matches since losing to View more »
- Coach Kim expects warm welcome upon return home
- North Korea coach Kim Jong-hun claims his players will be welcomed back home this weekend "with open arms". Attitudes towards the World Cup and the national team inside dictator Kim Jong-il's isolationist state have been a matter of intrigue throughout the tournament. It was reported that North Korea's last match, th View more »
- Portugal VS Brazil: Queiroz does not shirk from challenge
- Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz believes it will take a monumental effort for his side to upset Brazil and clinch first place in Group G. The Portuguese need only a point from the game in Durban to be assured of joining Brazil in the last 16 of the World Cup. "We play against the highest-ranked team in the world," said View more »
- Denmark vs Japan - Olsen sweating on Bendtner fitness
- The fitness of Nicklas Bendtner was once again a major topic of discussion ahead of Denmark's decisive World Cup encounter against Japan, with Morten Olsen conceding his star striker is again doubtful. The Arsenal forward was expected to miss their opening 2-0 loss to Holland and the 2-1 victory over Cameroon, a game View more »
- Cameroon vs Holland - Le Guen unsurprised by African failure
- Cameroon coach Paul Le Guen claims it is "no coincidence" African teams have fallen flat in South Africa - but refused to elaborate on why they have let their continent down. Le Guen's side face Holland tomorrow having already crashed out of the World Cup, joining hosts South Africa, Nigeria and Algeria in making earl View more »
- Paraguay vs New Zealand - Martino wary of All Whites
- Paraguay coach Gerardo Martino is well prepared for the physical battle he expects New Zealand to present in Thursday's final World Cup Group F fixture. The All Whites have earned creditable draws against Slovakia and Italy through sheer hard work allied to a sustained physical presence. Martino's side, who currently View more »
- Slovakia vs Italy - Weiss unrepentant ahead of Slovakia decider
- Slovakia coach Vladimir Weiss stopped short of apologising to journalists after using abusive words and making threats to the media at a briefing on Tuesday, claiming some reporters brought "unhappiness" to the game. The Slovakians are preparing for their final match in World Cup Group F on Thursday, where they need a View more »
- USA v Algeria
the USA team just need a win over Algeria to secure a spot in the second round
Group C
USA v AlgeriaLoftus Versfield Stadium, PretoriaKick-off: Wed June 23, 3pm BSTTV: BBC Interactive 2.30pm
Both sides go into this game knowing that a win would, most likely, send them to the last 16, regardless of the result betwee View more »- Australia v Serbia
Dejan Stankovic hopes to lead Serbia into the knock-out stages
Group D
Australia v SerbiaMbomela Stadium, NelspruitKick-off: Wed June 23, 7.30pm BSTTV: ITV4 7pm
Prediction: After a rare defeat, by Serbia, the Germans will be like a wounded animal with Ghana the prey.
Australia can still qualify, but can they View more »
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The Top 3 Teams of Previous Tournaments
| Years | Winners | Runner-up | Third place |
| 2006 | Italy | France | Germany |
| 2002 | Brazil | Germany | Turkey |
| 1998 | France | Brazil | Croatia |
| 1994 | Brazil | Italy | Sweden |
| 1990 | Germany | Argentina | Italy |
| 1986 | Argentina | Germany | France |
| 1982 | Italy | Germany | Poland |
| 1978 | Argentina | Holland | Brazil |
| 1974 | Germany | Holland | Poland |
| 1970 | Brazil | Italy | Germany |
| 1966 | England | Germany | Portugal |
| 1962 | Brazil | Czech | Chile |
| 1958 | Brazil | Sweden | France |
| 1954 | Germany | Hungary | Austria |
| 1950 | Uruguay | Brazil | Sweden |
| 1938 | Italy | Hungary | Brazil |
| 1934 | Italy | Czech | Germany |
| 1930 | Uruguay | Argentina | America |
