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World Cup Preview: Slovakia

The last team in Group F is Slovakia. Slovakia topped their group in Europe ahead of traditional European powers Czech Republic and Poland. They are a strong defensive side lead my Martin Skrtel although they have some exciting attackers with

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World Cup Preview: New Zealand

The third team in Group F is New Zealand. New Zealand emerged from Oceania once Australia left for Asia. They still had to defeat Bahrain in a two-legged playoff. Nonetheless, they likely will struggle at the World Cup as they

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World Cup Preview: Paraguay

Paraguay is the second team in Group F. They were impressive in qualifying defeating Brazil and Argentina. However, their main striker Roque Santa Cruz struggled with injuries this past season. Another striker Salvador Cabanas suffered a gun shot wound and

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World Cup Preview: Italy

The top team in Group F is Italy. The defending champions have not looked good recently, but they topped their group in qualifying and are an experienced side that is still capable of making a run in the tournament. Here

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World Cup Preview: Cameroon

The last team in Group E is Cameroon. They struggled early in qualifying, but eventually were able to top their group over Gabon. The team is athletic and led by the three time Champions League winner Samuel Eto’o. Here is

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World Cup Preview: Japan

Japan is the third team in Group E. They were the first team to qualify for the World Cup other than South Africa as hosts. They have a strong defense, but they have not found it easy to score. Here

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United States 3, Australia 1: Player Ratings

The final tune-up for the United States went well as they defeated Australia 3-1 behind two goals from Edson Buddle and a late goal from Herculez Gomez. It was a decent performance from the US although they looked shaky on

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World Cup Preview: Denmark

Denmark is the second team in Group E. They were a surprise in qualifying as they topped a group ahead of Portugal and Sweden. They are a good attacking team, but they also have very good central defenders. Here is

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World Cup Preview: Netherlands

The preview today will be of Group E. Netherlands are the top team in Group E and have looked impressive in the build-up to the tournament. They will have to fight their history of looking good in the group stage

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United States vs. Australia Preview

This is the final warm-up for the United States before they begin the World Cup against England. The match provides a good opportunity to get acclimated to the weather and conditions in South Africa. The United States will still be

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