World Cup 2010

[Iceman]

I know there is a World Cup thread, but i thought id freshen it up a bit.

Tomorrow is the draw, and a few interesting teams not seeded. The likes of France and Portugal, could find themselves in perhaps a group of death scenario. I think draw starts at 6pm UK time. Any thoughts on who you might want in your group?

[Mr. E]

Just as long as England don't get Portugal again, I'm happy.

[Iceman]

Dont have the list of seeds, and which teams in the various pots so if anybody could put them up then that would be great.

[Presty On Tour]

Pot 1 (seeded teams): Argentina, Brazil, England, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, South Africa, Spain

Pot 2 (AFC + OFC + CONCACAF): Australia, Honduras, Japan, Korea DPR, Korea Republic, Mexico, New Zealand, USA

Pot 3 (CAF + rest of CONMEBOL): Algeria, Cameroon, Chile, Côte d'Ivoire(Ivory Coast), Ghana, Nigeria, Paraguay, Uruguay

Pot 4 (rest of UEFA): Denmark, France, Greece, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Switzerland

[Iceman]

Cheers Presty. I have a feeling England might get France or Portugal. Japan and Serbia could also get into Englands group which would be interesting.

[jonv]

England, Australia, Portugal and Cameroon would make for an interesting group

[OhmiBRFC]

England

New Zealend

Ghana

Switzerland

That'll do.

[Daremz]

We'll meet you in the semi's.

Holland

Honduras

Algeria

Slovakia

[Iceman]

Its hectic scenes already here in Cape Town. Street party started as early as 5am, with big screens setup for those unable to get into the main venue for the draw. Exciting times ahead, and its going to be brilliant.

[4ever&ever]

What times the draw?

I'd like Australia/New Zealand, Paraguay & Switzerland/Serbia

[berkshireblue]

Its hectic scenes already here in Cape Town. Street party started as early as 5am, with big screens setup for those unable to get into the main venue for the draw. Exciting times ahead, and its going to be brilliant.

Iceman where do you live in CT?

Been a few times , hear the stadium is in seapoint which should be interesting, been to some friendly bars there..

Have friends in fresnaye and Camps bay

[Balwer]

Why do you all want Australia? We're a pretty good team, were as high as 14th in the rankings. First team to qualify for the WC, 7 Premier League players. I am hoping it's for the rivalry factor rather than us being 'easybeats' because we might surprise you. We qualified last time around in a Group that had Brazil, Croatia and Japan.

[4ever&ever]

Why do you all want Australia? We're a pretty good team, were as high as 14th in the rankings. First team to qualify for the WC, 7 Premier League players. I am hoping it's for the rivalry factor rather than us being 'easybeats' because we might surprise you. We qualified last time around in a Group that had Brazil, Croatia and Japan.

It's 100% the rivalry factor for me, you are a good team and I definatley wouldn't consider you easy beats.

Love Australia and the people, always enjoy every sporting event between our 2 nations.

You beat us last time in a friendly so we need to get revenge, plus it should be a good build up.

[Helmshore blue]

England, Australia, Portugal and Cameroon would make for an interesting group

Good guess, in a rehersal for the draw earlier in the day we were drawn with Australia, Cameroon and Slovakia

[savage8]

Wish they'd get on with it....

[greggyk]

Why do you all want Australia? We're a pretty good team, were as high as 14th in the rankings. First team to qualify for the WC, 7 Premier League players. I am hoping it's for the rivalry factor rather than us being 'easybeats' because we might surprise you. We qualified last time around in a Group that had Brazil, Croatia and Japan.

Yeah, but Vince Grella plays for you guys...

[roversmum]

Making a bit of a pig's ear about it

[4ever&ever]

England

USA

Algeria

Slovenia

Nice one.

[LeChuck]

Cracking draw for us. I think, USA aside, that's as good as it could have possibly gone.

Is there anywhere you can bet on a team going out at the group stages? I don't fancy Brazil to get past Portugal and Ivory Coast.

[Tom]

Boring draw

[Blue n White Rover]

Boring draw

Brazil

Ivory Coast

Portugal

All in the same group. Group of death!

Cannot wait for it to start. Really believe we can win this time round. If we top our group we'll face Runner up from Germany's group. Ghana or Australia the likely runners up.

[Tris]

Liking that draw - it's not bad for England, and in terms of tickets we've ended up with (all Cape Town) ...

11-Jun Uruguay v France

14-Jun Italy v Paraguay

18-Jun England v Algeria

21-Jun Portugal v North Korea

24-Jun Cameroun v Netherlands

And our last 16 game will probably be Spain v Portugal / Brazil / Ivory Coast.

[stuwilky]

England first match Im at a green day gig, England's second Im on a plane to Menorca..... rubbish planning!

[Iceman]

(Please don't use that word again) it. SA get Mexico, Uruguay and France. So much for easy group for us.

Iceman where do you live in CT?

Been a few times , hear the stadium is in seapoint which should be interesting, been to some friendly bars there..

Have friends in fresnaye and Camps bay

Im from a place called Mitchells Plain. Its about a 30 to 40 min drive to the Green Point stadium. Green Point stadium is about 10 mins away from the beach at Seapoint.

[yankrover]

As an American I couldn't be much happier with the draw. Two very winnable matches, and one vs England that will get lots of media attention.