Switzerland vs Honduras soccer world cup live

Switzerland vs Honduras Live Stream

Date : 25-06-2010

Game Start Time : 20:30

FIFA World Cup 2010

Venue: Mangaung/Bloemfontein

World Cup 2010: Switzerland will play against Honduras on 25/06 20:30 in Mangaung / Bloemfontein

The World Cup 2010 Switzerland vs. Honduras match with Switzerland in prospective. This will be the ninth showing of Switzerland at the FIFA World Cup™ finals when the summer tournament gets on the move in South Africa. This is where Ottmar Hitzfeld the coach and his players are gunning for the top spot.

The past Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich coach took the national helm after Switzerland’s disappointing showing at UEFA EURO 2008 and will now lead them to their second FIFA World Cup finals in a row. The team made it up to Round 16 of the 2006 event in Germany, where they got eliminated on penalties by Ukraine.

The Swiss team has a combination of youth and experience. The players like Tranquillo Barnetta, Eren Derdiyok and keeper Diego Benaglio with veterans Blaise N’Kufo and Alexander Frei. The present lineup will try to at least try to be equal the achievements of their descendants who made the last eight last 1934, 1938 and 1954.

Soccer Euro 2008 Preview Teams Switzerland” width=”300″ height=”199″ class=”alignright size-medium wp-image-5816″ />On their way to Africa, Hitzfeld and his men made a distinctly unfavorable start going to the 2010 finals. They had a final minute draw to Israel and a 2-1 loss to Luxembourg in Zurich that brought embarrassment on the team. But the draw back worthy defeat made a wake-up call and the Swiss duly got five wins after against Latvia (2-1), Moldova (2-0 and 2-0) and Greece (2-1 and 2-0). They only lost points again in a 2-2 draw to the Latvians. With revenge victory of 3-0 in Luxembourg and scoreless draw with Israel in Basel sealed top spot in Group 2 Europe and confirmed a spot in South Africa for Frei and company.

The star players of the team are Alexander Frei their undisputed chief on and off the playing field. The Basel striker holds the all time record for goal scoring is his country. He was Hitzfeld’s choice as national team captain. He finished the qualifying games with five goals. That score was equaled by Blaise N’Kufo the striker of Twente Enschede who was first called up by the Swiss in 2000 and has a productive attacking partnership with Frei.

Their coach Ottmar Hitzfeld is Europe’s one of the most successful and highly regarded senior coaches. He is one of only two men to lead two different clubs to UEFA Champions League namely Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund.

He started being Switzerland head coach on 1 July 2008 and after a slow start, guided his squad to a direct qualifying match for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Watch the World Cup 2010 Switzerland vs. Honduras, it promises to be a great game.

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Australia vs Serbia Fifa World Cup Live Streams and TV Channels

Australia vs Serbia Live Stream

Date : 23-06-2010

Game Start Time : 20:30

FIFA World Cup 2010

Venue: Nelspruit

World Cup 2010 Australia vs Serbia comparative statistics run as follows. This is the history of the Australian team. Their profile starts with being a member of the FIFA since 1963. The team is also known by the nickname of Socceroos. The All-time caps leader is Alex Tobin (87). The All-time leading scorer is Damian Mori (29). Their notable achievements are Oceania Nations Cup champions on the years 1980, 1996, 2000 and 2004. Their legendary players are Johnny Warren. He was a key player in the Australian team that was able to qualify for the 1974 World Cup in West Germany. A midfielder who was able to play for 62 times for his country, Warren is also known as the face of Australian soccer since he began a successful career as a television broadcaster.

Another is Damian Mori, a speedy, goal-poaching forward who is Australia’s all time leading in scorer with 29 goals in 45 games from the year 1992 to 2002. Mori played his entire pro career in Australia, with an exception of a single season with Borussia Monchengladbach in the German Bundesliga in 1997. He was voted Australian player of the year in 1996 and 2003. The projected World Cup 44 starting lineup are (GK) Mark Schwarzer – (D) Lucas Neill, Shane Stefanutto, Rhys Williams, Jade North – (M) Tim Cahill, Jason Culina, Bret Emerton, Vince Grella – (F) Joshua Kennedy, Mile Sterjovski.

The Servian Profile starts with being a member of FIFA since 1923. The team is also known by the nickname of Beli Orlovi or White Eagles. The All-time caps leader is Savo Milosevic (102). The All-time leading scorer is Savo Milosevic (37 goals). Their notable achievements (as Yugoslavia) are Under-20 World Champions in 1987, Under-21 European Champions in 1978, Under-19 European Champions in 1951, 1979, Olympic Gold Medal in 1960, Olympic Silver Medal in 1948, 1952 and 1956, Olympic Bronze Medal in 1984.

Their legendary players are Dragan Dzajic. He is a speedy winger known for his unbelievable dribbling skills. He was able to scored 23 goals in a record 85 appearances for Yugoslavia from 1964-79, but he was best known for a legendary goal he made versus England in the semifinals of Euro 1968 to knock out the reigning World champions out of the competition. Stjepan Bobek is Yugoslavia’s all-time leading in scores with 38 goals in 63 games from 1946-56. Aside from taking part in two World Cups 1950 and 1954, he also participated in two Olympics that helped Yugoslavia win silver medals in 1948 and 1952. He is considered the greatest player in the history of Yugoslav, scoring 403 goals in 468 games. Their Projected World Cup 44 starting lineup are (GK) Vladimir Stojkovic – (D) Neven Subotic, Nemanja Vidic, Branislav Ivanovic, Milovan Obradovic – (M) Dejan Stankovic, Zdravko Kuzmanovic, Milan Jovanovic, Milos Krasic, Gojko Kacar – (F) Nikola Zigic

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Ghana vs Germany Fifa World Cup Live Streams and TV Channels

Ghana vs Germany Live Stream

Date : 23-06-2010

Game Start Time : 20:30

FIFA World Cup 2010

Venue: Johannesburg - JSC

World Cup 2010: Ghana will play against Germany on 23/06 20:30 in Johannesburg – JSC

World Cup 2010 Ghana vs Germany comparative statistics run as follows. This is the history of the Ghana team. Their profile starts with being a member of the FIFA since 1958. The team is also known by the nickname of The Black Stars. The All-time caps leader is Abedi “Ayew” Pele (73). He is also the All-time leading scorer (33). Their notable achievements are African Nations Cup Champions in 1963, 1965, 1978 and 1982, Under-20 World Champions in 2009, Under-17 World Champions in 1991 and 1995, African Youth Champions in 1993, 1999 and 2009, Olympic Bronze Medal in 1992. Their legendary players are Abedi “Ayew” Pele. He is one of the greatest African players of all time. A former captain of Ghana’s national team, Pele is his country’s all-time leading scorer with 33 goals in a record 73 games. He was a key player for Olympique Marseilles when they dominated Ligue 1, the French first division, in the early 1990s with four league titles. He was voted African player of the year in 1992.

Tony Yeboah is a 10 year veteran of the national team. He played in three African Nations Cups. He made a name for himself in England with Leeds United, scoring 32 goals in 61 games. He also played in the Bundesliga, the German first division, where he was able to finish as the league top scorer in 1993 and 1994 with Frankfurt. Projected World Cup 44 starting lineup: (GK) Richard Kingson – (D) Harrison Afful, John Pantsil, John Mensah, Samuel Inkoom – (M) Anthony Annan, Sulley Muntari, Michael Essien, Eric Addo – (F) Junior Agogo, Matthew Amoah

This is the history of the team Germany. Their profile starts with being a member of the FIFA since 1904. The team is also known by the nickname of Die Nationalelf, Nationalmannschaft. The All-time caps leader is Lothar Matthaus (150). The All-time leading score is Gerd Muller (68 goals). Their notable achievements are European Champions in 1972, 1980 and 1996, Under-20 World Champions in 1981, Under-21 European Champions in 2009, Under-19 European Champions in 1981 and 2008, Under-17 European Champions 1984, 1992 and 2009, Olympic Bronze Medal in 1988. Their Legendary Players are

Franz Beckenbauer also known as The Kaiser, he earned 103 caps and captained West Germany to the 1974 World Cup on home soil. Beckenbauer transformed the position of the attacking sweeper also known as the libero and is considered one of soccer’s greatest players of all time. This

Gerd Muller scored 14 goals for West Germany in two World Cups 1970 and 1974. He is the second all-time leading scorer in the history of the competition. His nickname is Der Bomber, he earned 62 caps and scored a record 68 goals for West Germany from 1966-74, Gerd still has one of the most amazing strike records in international competition. The Projected World Cup 44starting lineup is (GK) Rene Adler – (D) Arne Friedrich, Heiko Westermann, Philipp Lahm, Per Mertesacker – (M) Simon Rolfes, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Mesut Ozil, Michael Ballack – (F) Miroslav Klose, Lukas Podolski. This World Cup 2010 Ghana vs Germany match will be a game to look forward to.

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USA vs Algeria Fifa World Cup Live Streams and TV Channels

USA vs Algeria Live Stream

Date : 23-06-2010

Game Start Time : 16:00

FIFA World Cup 2010

Venue: Tshwane/Pretoria

World Cup 2010: USA will play against Algeria on 23/06 16:00 in Tshwane/Pretoria

Nadir Belhadj’s World Cup 2010 involvement in Question. This is a very bad news from Portsmouth, Pompey. Belhadj, who joined Pompey from Lens in 2008, has not played starter in a league game since September and may leave Fratton Park in January. Narid is worried about his current lack of first-team chances will affect his probability of taking part in Algeria’s squad for next summer’s World Cup Finals. But, Grant said the 27-year-old Narid has said nothing about wanting to leave, after he substituted Paul Hart as manager on the South Coast. Grant stated that he does not mind what players are stated to have said, and is not bothered by the comments of Belhadj’. I have not commented about what the papers say, all my life, but I speak to my players, this is what he said to the Portsmouth News. I always speak to the players and he has not said anything to me. This is what I have been doing since the day I arrived here and will continue to do it. He hopes Nadir can frequently play or get a new club in January. It would be a pity if he will not be a member of the Algerian squad next summer.

After the World Cup 2010 draw was finished, USA team and fans are breathing a sigh of relief. After drawing a very tough “group of death” in 2006, the matches kicking off in June 2010 look much less daunting. USA was drawn into Group C, and will play the following opening round matches: There is no doubt that the match getting the most attention is who will face England. Certainly, all the teams will be hoping for a solid win in the opening match. The Americans will bring their optimistic fan base in the game. There is no doubt that the winner of this match will certainly advance out of the opening “Round of 3″ from Group C.

From a logical viewpoint, the USA drew 3 opening round site is within a 2 hour drive of each other. This will relieve the team from the travel time that South Africa presented. The team will be basing in Pretoria and will take day trips to the other matches. A good question is that how did France draw itself into the easiest group of all? If USA will advance, it would be likely that Germany could be the first play off opponent. So watch the World Cup 2010 USA vs. Algeria match and see if they could enter the nest round.

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Greece vs Argentina Fifa World Cup Live Streams and TV Channels

Greece vs Argentina Live Stream

Date : 20-06-2010

Game Start Time : 20:30

FIFA World Cup 2010

Venue: Polokwane

Greece will play against Argentina on 22/06 20:30 in Polokwane

First a backgrounder of their humble beginnings. A surprise was made by Switzerland in Group 2. The Schweizer Nati finished ahead of Greece and brag about a generation of players that is reaching maturity and the recently winners, U-17 world champions just waiting in the sideline. 2004 European champions Greece got their spot due to a slim play-off win against Ukraine (0-0, 1-0), who was unable to give Andriy Shevchenko his last FIFA World Cup.

Greek Theofanis Gekas, 29, is a qualifying top scorer with 10 goals, even with Angelos Charisteas being another Greek candidate for the position. Wolfsburg’s forward Edin Dzeko also showed good form with nine times in the campaign.

The team is a hard nut to break under Otto Rehhagel. The 2004 European champions return to world football’s top table for the first time since they started in 1994. With a solid front and back positions, King Otto’s well oiled charges will be unwavering to keep away from what happened in the American adventure, which got them three straight losses. The Greek camp should be more confident after they edged out 2006 quarter-finalists Ukraine for the European Zone play offs.

Argentina dragged themselves over the limit at the end of a crusade that produced more questions than answers. National idol Diego Maradona took over the coaching duties from Alfio Basile on Match day 11, which endured several buffeting blows, with a disastrous 6-1 defeat in Bolivia and a 3-1 win at home against arch rival Brazil. Yet, just when it was like green and go, it looked like they might slip out, La Albiceleste came up with a last minute winner versus Peru and then recorded a win at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo to make certain of their position. That loss was not very damaging for Uruguay who won over Costa Rica after being dispatch to the play-offs for the third straight time.

Argentina coach Diego Maradona said from the bottom of his heart, he will dedicate their qualification to the people of Argentina and to them alone, the people who believed in him. There are also some sections of people who don’t deserve it and they know who they are. He recalls those things that some people who didn’t believe in the team and his leadership, those who treated him like rubbish. Now all he has to say is that they are in the World Cup and they intend to give it everything they’ve got to win. With Argentina on the war path, this World Cup 2010 Greece vs. Argentina will be a very classic match up.

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France vs South Africa World Cup Live Streams and TV Channels

 France vs South Africa Live Stream

Date : 22-06-2010

Game Start Time : 16:00

FIFA World Cup 2010

Venue: Mangaung/Bloemfontein

World Cup 2010: France will play against South Africa on 22/06 16:00 in Mangaung / Bloemfontein

Marc Lievremont, the French team coach, has included both Harinordoquy and Picamoles a powerhouse pack of forwards for this Friday’s clash with the Springboks at the Stade Toulouse. Les Bleus will be headed by Thierry Dusautoir their new team captain and have named tricky fly half Trinh-Duc in their starting team. They have decided on using experienced Damien Traille at fullback ahead of Maxime Medard. Nallet managed to get his place in the second row but his club mate Chabal has to be contented for a spot on the bench alongside Szarzewski. His original place in the starting lineup has been given to Servat while with Ouedraogo on the injury list. Harinordoquy joins Dusautoir and Picamoles in a great deep bench. Clerc and his Toulouse teammate Heymans are on the wings for France while Scrumhalf Dupuy is named ahead of Morgan Parra.

France have made minor changes in their players forces from the side who arrived earlier in the year and gave the team a fast win, one test and losing the second. But still this was enough to win the Series and that has given them good spirits entering this match. They played so well down here and we will know that more of the same type of play will yield results against any team including the Mighty Springboks. France will look to try and run this game through their forwards but that will not be easy against this Boks pack. So the French must use their intellectual know how to get a good result. Looking at this French side and you will see some real class in it and if they start to fire up they will be very hard to contain.

Peter De Villiers the Springbok coach five forwards and two backs on his bench which will show the teams intention of what kind of plays they will do in this match and surprisingly the French team is fired up in the same place. The South Africa’s forwards, starting line-up has four changes from the XV that did play in the Boks’ final Tri-Nations match versus the All Blacks in September.

The starting line-up show off a total of 588 Test caps among them selves, while the bench boys add 180 more to that figure. Zane Kirchner, who first played in the third and final Test against the British & Irish Lions in July, returns at full-back in place of Frans Steyn. Kankowski and Jacobs, who were benched in Hamilton, are now promoted to the starting line-up in the place of Spies and Jean de Villiers respectively.

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Italy vs New Zealand Fifa World Cup Live Streams and TV Channels

Italy vs New Zealand Live Stream

Date : 20-06-2010

Game Start Time : 16:00

FIFA World Cup 2010

Venue: Nelspruit

World Cup 2010: Italy will play against New Zealand on 20/06 16:00 in Nelspruit

The World Cup 2010 Italy vs. New Zealand with Italy in prospective. Italy the Defending champions will of course be one of the top contenders to be leading at the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ South Africa. They are the only country aside from Brazil to have won the tournament twice in a row. The players of Marcello Lippi will be competing to match the showing of their predecessors during the 1934 and 1938.

In their way to South Africa, the Azzurri emerged the first in Group 8 thanks to their pragmatism and efficiency, even after failing to set the continent alight along the way. They managed to record a total of seven wins and three draws, throwing 18 goals and giving up seven.

This team set the pace since the start of the opening game with a win over Cyprus 2-1. After that game they remained on top. It took them until the last game to seal their way. The previous that claimed the world title in 1982 and 2006 also sealed their way with still a game to spare. The top scorer for Lippi’s team was Alberto Gilardino with four strikes to his belt that included a great hat-trick in about 15 minutes to go and beat Cyprus 3-2 in their last game.

The star players of Italy include Gianluigi Buffon who remains one of the two towers of strength for the Italian defense. His great reflexes to stay clear of Zinedine Zidane during the extension period on the 2006 Finals exemplify just why he is undisputed to claim the gloves.

Evergreen captain Fabio Cannavaro is the other pillar at the back Fabio Cannavaro. He is the player of the year 2006 FIFA who still contribute his great positioning sense and the wide experience of his 130 caps. Gennaro Gattuso is a midfield who contributes tireless tackler that needs no introduction. He is 31-year-old and is still the battler, motor and all-round talent at the center of the Azzurri line-up, the man that does not accept defeat and whose hunger of winning inspires the entire team.

An absolute ruler in the turf of coaching, Marcello Lippi is a 61-year-old expert at altering yield results with not less than five of the 12 goals Italy made at the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany from being a substitute. The man has won all in his career that is why he is called on his first time as Italy trainer on July 12, 2006, after clinching the global crown. After the Azzurri splash at UEFA EURO 2008, but it did not need a lot of influence to return to the role and he instantly set about rebuilding the defense, remodeling the midfield and test a fresh group of forwards. Watch how they will fare in the World Cup 2010 Italy vs. New Zealand match.

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Argentina vs Korea Republic Fifa World Cup Live Streams and TV Channels

Argentina vs Korea Republic Live Stream

Date : 17-06-2010

Game Start Time : 13:30

FIFA World Cup 2010

Venue: Johannesburg - JSC

Argentina : The Argentina national football team is the national association football team of Argentina and is controlled by the Argentine Football Association (AFA). Argentina, also known as La Albiceleste (White and Sky blue), is one of the 2010 FIFA World Cup favourites. Worldwide known players like Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez, Juan Sebastian Veron or Walter Samuel to name a few can make the difference in a tight match due to their enormous talent. Argentina is currently coached by football legend Diego Maradona and captained by Javier Mascherano (C). Argentina, abbrieviated as ARG currently holds the 7th place in the FIFA Ranking and plays its home matches at the El Monumental or Estadio Gigante de Arroyito stadiums. Some of Argentina's best achievements in international football: World Cup winners on 2 occasions (1978, 1986); Copa America winners (1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1991, 1993); Confederations Cup winners (1992).

Korea Republic : The national football team from Korea is also called Taegeuk Jeonsa (Taegeuk Warriors) and is controlled by the Korea Football Association. Some important achievements of the Korean football team: the first Asian team to reach the FIFA World Cup 2002 semi-final, has eight qualifications at the World Cup and has won the first two editions of the AFC Cup. The FIFA code is KOR, and the highest FIFA ranking was 17 in December 1998 . The current head coach is Huh Jung-Moo and the captain is Park Ji-Sung. Some other exponential players from the latest selections are: Lee Dong-Gook, Park Chu-Young, Ki Sung-Yong and Kim Nam-Il. 

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