The 2010 World Cup in South Africa should be a great event with a range of inherent winners. If you look at the contenders, you may come to the closing that Brazil and Spain will be hot favourites.
Brazil have one of the worlds best players in the extraordinary Kaka and other top players such as Robinho. As usual they sailed straight through qualification but they do have a very tough group with the Ivory coast and Portugal providing difficult opposition.
Spain have a extraordinary team and have a good draw for their world cup group. With players such as Torres and stars from Barcelona, Real Madrid and Arsenal they are sure to be strong contenders to add to their Euro 2008 success.
England stormed straight through world cup qualifying and with players such as Gerrard, Rooney and Lampard there is no doubt that they do have some top quality in their starting line up. However, despite an easy group it is regularly the case that England struggle when they get to quarter final stage and meet a quality team.
Suspect areas contain no recognised top class goalkeeper and a belief on Wayne Rooney as the only world class striker.
Germany doesn't have any excellent players but never write the Germans off as they always rise to the chance when the crunch comes. But look out for their tough chance group and a inherent next round clash with England that could prove tricky for the Germans.
Portugal has the excellent Ronaldo but only distinguished after a play off which highlights the lack of class in their squad despite being one of the most skillful teams.
Argentina has the world player of the year in Lionel Messi and a host of other top stars but Maradona doesn't have a settled team and they can be carefully outsiders. But can you in fact write off any team with the skills of Messi?
Italy is the defending world champions who always start gradually but their team is getting older and it would be a surprise if they reached the final again.
France was lucky to qualify against Ireland and with players such as Henry and Vierra past their best it would need a massive revising in form for the French to be serious contenders. Also throw in a owner who is not respected by the players and it's hard to see how the French can reach the final again.
Other outsiders could be the Ivory Coast with Drogba in attack and perhaps Holland, who has some class players.
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