Maradona eccentricities could see Argentina fall short
Coach keeps cards close to chest as much-fancied Argentina look set for semi-finals
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Capello risks all on Barry by omitting Parker and Huddlestone
Which player will hold the midfield together in the absence of the Manchester City man?
Portugal call for Pepe to solidify their World Cup hopes
Real Madrid defender passed fit as Portugal warm up with win over Cameroon
Holland put down World Cup marker by thumping Ghana
Australia notch moral-boosting win over Denmark, while Switzerland lose 1-0 to Costa Rica
Experienced Gilardino set to fire for Italy’s usual suspects
Striker Rossi dropped from final 23, but Gilardino can claim Golden Shoe for Azzurri
Dark horses Serbia must assert World Cup pedigree against Poland
Does New Zealand defeat undermine Radi Antic's fine work as boss?
Dunga can lead austere Brazil to unprecedented glory
Defensive solidity and a professional approach will see Brazil claim their sixth World Cup
Wright-Phillips earns victory over Walcott in battle of the wide men
With Bent and Johnson also missing out, what does this mean for Capello's attacking options?
Warnock in for Baines as Capello keeps faith with defence
Villa left-back called up as England's final World Cup squad brings few defensive surprises
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Ballack’s nemesis Boateng set to play for Ghana against Germany
Pompey midfielder ended Chelsea man's World Cup hopes; can he do the same to Germany?
Mphela to take South Africa’s goalscoring mantle from McCarthy
Bafana Bafana axe record goalscorer for final squad, but Mphela is ready to take lead role
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Port Vale and Chesterfield jostle for promotion to League One
Paraguay announce a final squad primed to cause a surprise
Unknown quantities Lucas Barrios and Cristian Riveros on the plane and ready to shock
Mexico go to World Cup with only three recognised midfielders
Barca's Jonathan dos Santos omitted but brother and Spurs player Giovani makes cut
Super Eagles set to soar after Lagerback makes final cut
No place for Everton's Anichebe or Zaragoza’s Uche but Nigeria look well placed to make last 16
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Tough draw will deny South Korea a second World Cup fairytale
South Korea will stand no chance of matching their 2002 semi-final run
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German defender Westermann misses Cup with broken foot
Length of German injury list means coach Low only has to drop one player to finalise squad
Does Joe Cole already know he’s going to South Africa?
With Fabio's announcement imminent, body language experts try to interpret Joe Cole's behaviour
France’s collection of superstars disappoint against minnows
More gloom for France as they struggle to a draw against Tunisia
Which England players did enough vs Japan to go to South Africa?
Fabio has 30 passengers but only 23 tickets - who's going to find themselves "trimmed"?
Domenech stirs the French pot again by snubbing William Gallas
Manager Raymond Domenech determined to prevent harmony from breaking out in French camp
Spain’s plans hit a bump with poor show against Saudi Arabia
"Our preparation is behind schedule", says coach Vicente Del Bosque
Essien ruled out for Ghana while Bougherra declares himself fit
Ghana should limit expectations after midfield general confirmed as injured