Argentina

Argentina is one of the top 5 favourites for this
World Cup. During April, Argentinean players has shined
in Europe, with Tevez, Higuaìn and Tevez scoring as
never. Diego Maradona wants to continue his legacy with
a great performance on the bench.

Some facts from FIFA:

- Argentina have reached four FIFA World Cup Finals
in all. They beat Netherlands in 1978 and Germany in
1986 but lost to Uruguay in 1930 and to the Germans in
1990.
- La Albiceleste will be appearing in the FIFA
World Cup for the 20th time at South Africa 2010, their
tenth consecutive appearance.
- Set to make his first appearance as a coach, Diego
Maradona played in four successive finals competitions
between 1982 and 1994.

Argentina National Team Players

Goalkeepers: Juan Pablo Carrizo (Zaragoza), Mariano
Andujar (Catania), Sergio Romero (AZ Alkmaar)

Defenders: Martín Demichelis (Bayern Munich), Javier
Zanetti (Inter Milan), Pablo Zabaleta (Manchester City),
Nicolas Burdisso (Roma), Gabriel Heinze (Marseille),
Nicolas Otamendi (Velez Sarsfield), Walter Samuel (Inter
Milan)

Midfielders: Fernando Gago (Real Madrid), Javier
Mascherano (Liverpool), Maxi Rodriguez (Liverpool),
Jesus Datolo (Napoli), Juan Sebastian Veron (Estudiantes),
Angel Di Maria (Benfica), Jonas Gutierrez (Newcastle),
Esteban Cambiasso (Inter Milan)

Forwards: Carlos Tevez (Manchester City), Lionel
Messi (Barcelona), Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid),
Gonzalo Higuain (Real Madrid), Ezequiel Lavezzi (Napoli)

South Korea

Korea Republic may have qualified for their seventh
consecutive world finals, but it was a bumpy ride this
time. Despite a series of lacklustre performances in the
third round, the South Koreans managed to top their
group after two goalless draws with neighbours Korea DPR.
The North Koreans proved to be their nemesis again in
the final round, holding the Taeguk Warriors to a 1-1
stalemate in Shanghai. However, they bounced back in
style with back-to-back wins over United Arab Emirates
and Saudi Arabia, before a crucial 1-1 draw with Iran in
Tehran. A 1-0 home victory in the Korean derby followed,
and the mission was accomplished with a 2-0 win against
UAE on the road.

Soccer City Stadium

One of the most artistic and awe-inspiring football
venues on the African continent, the newly-reconstructed
Soccer City Stadium will host the first and final
matches of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.  Soccer
City has a capacity of 88,000 spectators.