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When New Zealand qualified for the World Cup back in November it was met with mixed reaction. There were those who thought it great that a developing football nation would get the chance to perform on the biggest stage, and those who thought it a disgrace that such a poor team would have the audacity [...]

So we haven’t been on top of everything. Can you blame us? Six hours of football a day is enough. Why do you think I posted that blog about where to watch it? Anyway, this tournament has been crazy, so to sum it up I have been digging through the internet for some great memes. [...]

Well it was great to finally get the games underway. Mexico for me were very disappointing, with the exception of Dos Santos, I thought they looked slow and almost uninterested after the first 1o minutes. Granted they were extremely unlucky to have a goal ruled out for offside, but professional players shouldn’t let that effect [...]

Opening Ceremonies

I hope everyone enjoyed my World Cup predictions, but the likelihood of any of that coming true is pretty low. So, here is how I believe World Cup 2010 will pan out. Group A – Uruguay, France, Mexico, South Africa Uruguay has a very strong attack and are well organised in defense which is a recipe [...]

It seems conflicting schedules won’t allow us to get out a preview podcast but as a substitute we’ll have other stuff for you this week and some suggestions where to stay up to date. Where to watch the games If you don’t know every single game is live on CBC and CBC:Online then why are [...]

Chile Upon their arrival in South Africa, the young and talented Chile team raise a few eyebrows with some impressive performances in the group stages. When asked of Chile’s prospect in the knockout phase, Sepp Blatter replies that these weather conditions are normal in South Africa this time of year and he sees little reason [...]

Brazil The Brazilians dominate the tournament from start to finish, not conceding a single goal. Upon arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Dunga is sacked and tortured for the ugly nature of the team’s performances. In a surprise move, Dunga is named new head coach at Real Madrid after Mourinho’s head is deemed too large to [...]

Italy The Italians arrive in South Africa full of confidence they can defend their title. They are then shocked to discover that it was not required they play with the same 23 men squad. An early exit from the tournament allows the millions of Italian fans around the world to stop caring about football and [...]

Cameroon The nation is rocked as Samuel E’too withdraws from the World Cup squad after having his feelings hurt. Roger Milla announces his return to professional football and leads the line for the Indomitable Lions. Milla makes headlines after celebrating a goal by playing a violin at an effigy of E’too. Denmark On the back [...]