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 Venue: Ellis Park, Johannesburg

Date: Saturday, 12 June 2010

Kick-off: 1500 BST

Coverage: BBC1, BBC HD and BBC Radio 5 live, live video and live text commentary on this website

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Argentina coach Diego Maradona is tipped to switch to a three-man attack to accommodate Carlos Tevez.

The Manchester City striker is likely to play alongside Gonzalo Higuain and Lionel Messi. Newcastle's Jonas Gutierrez is set to start on the right side of midfield but may have to fill in at right-back when the Argentines are under pressure.

Nigeria will be without Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel, who withdrew from the squad due to a knee problem. His place could go to Monaco youngster Lukman Haruna, who has impressed in warm-up games.

MATCH PREVIEW

Diego Maradona won his last cap against Nigeria at USA '94, so there is a certain symmetry in the Super Eagles again providing the opposition for his first World Cup match as Argentina coach. Maradona's playing pedigree is without question, but he is probably the least experienced of all the coaches in South Africa.

Just like during his playing days, Maradona seems to relish surprising and outwitting all comers, and he is expected to abandon 4-4-2 in favour of a three-man attack. That formation should suit Lionel Messi and accommodate Carlos Tevez. "Carlitos cannot be left out of the team. He is an idol of the people, more than me and Lionel Messi, so I read," Maradona says.

Only two months ago Maradona said Argentina would line up this summer as they did against Germany in March, using a pragmatic 4-4-2 formation featuring four centre-backs. Was Maradona trying to sell watching scouts a dummy, or has he simply had a last-minute change of heart? And if things don't go to plan at Ellis Park, how lo

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Venue: Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth

Date: Saturday, 12 June 2010

Kick-off: 1230 BST

Coverage: ITV and BBC Radio 5 live, live text commentary and video highlights on this website 

TEAM NEWS

South Korea striker Lee Dong-Gook hopes to play some part in Saturday's game against Greece after recovering from a hamstring injury.

Captain Park Ji-Sung is fully fit despite missing the defeat to Spain because of a sore hamstring.

Greece defender Vangelis Moras will miss the match in Port Elizabeth with a thigh problem.

His absence could mean that midfielder Kostantinos Katsouranis drops back to play as a central defender.

MATCH PREVIEW

The bookmakers may rate South Korea and Greece as World Cup outsiders, but both sides know a thing or two about defying the doubters. The Koreans were the surprise package at the 2002 World Cup, reaching the semi-finals on home soil, while Greece were shock winners at Euro 2004, making a mockery of their pre-tournament odds of 100/1.

Recent form suggests it is South Korea who look the better bet in Group B. They were undefeated in qualifying and have beaten the Ivory Coast, Ecuador and Japan in recent friendlies. Huh Jung-Moo's men were also four minutes away from holding Spain to a goalless draw in their final warm-up.

South Korea will be taking part in their eighth World Cup but this is only Greece's second appearance. Greek fans will be hoping to erase the painful memories of USA '94, when the side lost all three group games, conceding 10 unanswered goals. While Otto Rehhagel's team impressed in their gritty play-off win against Ukraine, results this year have been less promising. They have lost to Senegal and Paraguay and could only draw 2-2 with North Korea.

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Date/Time: Jun 5, 2010, 8:00am Competition: Friendly Live/Repeat: Live

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2010 FIFA World Cup: Didier Drogba and Rio Ferdinand Sidelined By Injury

Contributor Written on June 04, 2010

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Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba and England defender Rio Ferdinand both suffered injuries today that will likely see the two captains both miss the 2010 FIFA World Cup set to kickoff in South Africa next week.
Drogba suffered a broken arm during Ivory Coast's pre-tournament friendly against Japan.  The Chelsea striker received the injury in the 19th minute of the match after colliding with Brazilian born defender, Tulio.  Ferdinand, the English captain, tore ligaments in his knee during a training session and is now thought certain to miss the entire tournament.
Drogba was immediately flown to Sweden where he underwent an emergency operation in the hopes of saving his World Cup chances.  Speaking to the press, Ivory Coast manager Sven-Goran Eriksson said of Drogba, "He may have an operation, but he is not out."
However, reports indicate that Drogba's injury, a broken bone close to the elbow, is serious enough to sideline him for the duration of the tournament.  While the absence of Rio Ferdinand puts a defensive dint in English hopes of claiming their first World Cup victory in over forty years, a Drogba-less World Cup is a much dimmer prospect.
Didier Drogba is without a doubt one of the most dangerous strikers in the game today.  His current Castrol Ranking designates him as the third best player in world football.  Whether you support Ivory Coast or not, watching players of Drogba's quality competing against one another is a big part of why we tune in to watch the World Cup in the first place.
What's more, Ivory Coast have been placed in the so-called "group of death" along with Brazil, Portugal and North Korea.  Without the powerful striker upfront, the Ivory Coast's attack would seem in danger of being rendered somewhat toothless. And without a strong, threatening Ivory Coast, the group of death could become a whole lot less deadly.
Drogba, along with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, is one of the few players in the tournament who carry the hopes and dreams of an entire nation squarely on his shoulders.  While the Ivory Coast have a strong, experienced team, it is almost entirely because of Drogba's threat in front of goal that they are considered favorites among African nations competing in the first World Cup to be held on African soil.
By comparison, Ferdinand, a hard-hitting, experienced defender, is merely a member of the chorus on an English squad that bristles with talented star players from top to bottom.  While he may be the team captain, his absence is far from the fatal blow to English hopes that Drogba's is to those of the Ivory Coast.
With uncapped Tottenham Hotspur defender Michael Dawson being called in as his replacement and Liverpool's Steven Gerrard being appointed captain, England seem more than capable of closing ranks and engaging in that most English practice of carrying on regardless.
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Rustenburg World Cup 2010 Stadium

Map & Directions

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The Stadium

Only minor renovations will be required to bring the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace into line with requirements for a stadium able to host first and second round matches at the 2010 World Cup. The stadium will have a capacity of just over 40,000.
For 2010, essentially cosmetic measures such as installation of new electronic scoreboards and upgrading of the floodlights and public address system will render the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace ready to welcome the football supporters of the world.

Group matches to be played in Rustenburg

• 12th June - 8.30pm: England v USA
• 15th June - 1:30pm: New Zealand v Slovakia
• 19th June - 4.00pm: Ghana v Australia
• 22th June - 4.00pm: Mexico v Uruguay
• 24th June - 8.30pm: Denmark v Japan

Match Fixtures FIFA 2010 - Dates Match Days FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup Games:

26.06.2010 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
26.06.2010 Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg

27.06.2010 Free State Stadium, Mangaung (Bloemfontein)

27.06.2010 Soccer City, Johannesburg

28.06.2010 Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban

28.06.2010 Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg

29.06.2010 Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town

29.06.2010 Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Tshwane (Pretoria)

Quarter Finals FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup:

02.07.2010 Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg

02.07.2010 Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg

03.07.2010 Green Point Stadium, Cape Town

03.07.2010 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
Semi Finals FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup:

06.07.2010 Green Point Stadium, Cape Town

07.07.2010 Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
Match 3rd/4th Position:

10.07.2010 Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth

Final FIFA 2010 Soccer World Cup:

11.07.2010 Soccer City Stadium, Johannesburg

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Bloemfontein World Cup 2010 Stadium

Map & Directions

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The Stadium

In advance of 2010, a second tier will be added to the main grandstand of the Free State Stadium on the western side of the ground, increasing the net capacity beyond the 40,000-mark required for venues to stage first and second round matches.
Additionally, new turnstiles will be erected, the floodlights will be upgraded, electronic scoreboards will be installed and the sound system will be revamped to the required standards.

Group matches to be played in Bloemfontein

• 14th June - 4.00pm: Japan v Cameroon
• 17th June - 4.00pm: Greece v Nigeria
• 20th June - 1.30pm: Slovakia v Paraguay
• 22th June - 4.00pm: France v South Africa
• 25th June - 8.30pm: Switzerland v Honduras

Port Elizabeth World Cup 2010 Stadium

Map & Directions

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The Stadium

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will have a capacity of 49,500 and will be a multi purpose facility launched at the World Cup in 2010.
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Group matches to be played in Port Elizabeth

• 12th June - 1.30pm: Korea Republic v Greece
• 15th June - 4.00pm: Ivory Coast v Portugal
• 18th June - 1.30pm: Germany v Serbia
• 21st June - 4.00pm: Chile v Switzerland
• 23rd June - 4.00pm: Slovenia v England

Pretoria World Cup 2010 Stadiums

Map & Directions

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The Stadium

The main west stand of the Loftus Versfeld stadium was completely rebuilt in 1977, and the other three stands have been rebuilt since, creating an impressive arena, that rises steeply on all sides and incorporates some of the country's finest facilities for corporate hospitality.
Minimal upgrading will be required for the stadium to qualify as a venue for first and second round matches, but the floodlights, sound system and scoreboards will all be improved. The stadium has a capacity of 45,000 and this will probably rise to 50,000 for the World Cup.

Group matches to be played in Pretoria

• 13th June - 4.00pm: Serbia v Ghana
• 16th June - 8.30pm: South Africa v Uruguay
• 19th June - 8.30pm: Cameroon v Denmark
• 23rd June - 4.00pm: USA v Algeria
• 25th June - 8.30pm: Chile v Spain

Polokwane World Cup 2010 Stadium

Map & Directions

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The Stadium

The roof over the existing west stand of the Peter Mokaba Stadium will be removed and replaced by a roof that covers the entire western stand of the new Stadium.
An additional 20 rows of seating will be built around the entire stadium to increase capacity to 40,000.
In addition to the structural work, the Peter Mokaba stadium will be provided with first rate equipment, including an electronic scoreboard in the northern stand, new floodlights, a modern sound system and a fire detection and protection system.

Group matches to be played in Polokwane

• 13th June - 1.30pm: Algeria v Slovenia
• 17th June - 8.30pm: France v Mexico
• 22nd June - 8.30pm: Greece v Argentina
• 24th June - 4.00pm: Paraguay v New Zealand

Cape Town World Cup 2010 Stadium

Map & Directions

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The Stadium

Cape Town is building a new stadium for the 2010 World Cup in the suburb of Greenpoint, 500 metres from the Atlantic Ocean with Table Mountain as a backdrop.
Upon completion, the stadium should seat 70,000.

Group matches to be played in Cape Town

• 11th June - 8.30pm: Uruguay v France
• 14th June - 8.30pm: Italy v Paraguay
• 18th June - 8.30pm: England v Algeria
• 21st June - 1.30pm: Portugal v Korea DPR
• 24th June - 8.30pm: Cameroon v Netherlands

Nelspruit World Cup 2010 Stadium

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The Stadium

Construction of the new Mbombela Stadium on open land just eight kilometres north of Nelspruit will confirm the recently rising fortunes of this far north-eastern corner of South Africa.
The Mbombela Stadium has been designed to ensure it enjoys a prosperous life beyond the tournament as an adaptable, relevant multi-sport, entertainment and exhibition venue.
The stadium will be specifically constructed to ensure that it meets all FIFA Requirements and presents a compact and attractive venue for both first and second round matches with a capacity of just over 40,000.

Group matches to be played in Nelspruit

• 16th June - 1.30pm: Honduras v Chile
• 20th June - 4.00pm: Italy v New Zealand
• 23rd June - 8.30pm: Australia v Serbia
• 25th June - 4.00pm: Korea DPR v Ivory Coast

Durban World Cup 2010 Stadium

Map & Directions

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The Stadium

Durban will boast the new Moses Mabhida stadium, unveiled on June 15th 2006 at Durban's ICC by KwaZulu-Natal's Premier Sbu Ndebele and eThekwini Mayor Councillor Obed Mlaba.
The stadium will be built on the site of the existing King's Park stadium and has been designed as a first-class multi-purpose sporting facility with a seating capacity of 70,000.
The stadium is named after named after Moses Mabhida, a former General Secretary of the SACP.

Group matches to be played in Durban

• 13th June - 8.30pm: Germany v Australia
• 16th June - 4.00pm: Spain v Switzerland
• 19th June - 1.30pm: Netherlands v Japan
• 22th June - 8.30pm: Nigeria v Korea Republic
• 25th June - 4.00pm: Portugal v Brazil

Johannesburg World Cup 2010 Stadiums

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Soccer City

Johannesburg will have two stadiums in the World Cup 2010 and also boasts the opening match, one semi final and the final match of the tournament.
Soccer City is the jewel in South Africa's crown, built in 1987 and with a capacity of 94,700 (excluding Media and VIP's) it is sure to offer a great atmosphere for the lucky few that get tickets and hopefully as the stadium to be used for the first game, provide an excellent springboard for a magnificent tournament.
For 2010, the upper tier will be extended around the stadium, an encircling roof will be constructed, new changing room facilities will be developed and new floodlights will be installed.
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Map & Directions

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Ellis Park

Ellis Park was constructed in 1982 as a modern, integrated stadium offering outstanding sight lines from every seat. The Stadium stands within a world class sporting precinct, barely 15 minutes' walk from the Johannesburg City Centre, and offers outstanding office, security and medical features.
For 2010, new upper tiers will be constructed behind each of the goals, at the north and south ends of the venue, increasing the net capacity by 10,149 seats to a total 60,000.
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World Cup 2010 Stadiums

Five of South Africa's football stadiums will undergo renovations for 2010; Soccer City and Ellis Park in Johannesburg, Loftus Versfeld in Pretoria, the Royal Bafokeng stadium and the Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein.


New stadiums will be built at Nelson Mandela Bay in Port Elizabeth. Peter Mokaba stadium in Polokwane, Limpopo will be rebuilt, as will King Senzangakhona Stadium in Durban.

Kings Park and Green Point stadium in Cape Town will become completely new multi-sport facilities, Green Point complete with a retractable dome to protect fans and players from the Cape's unpredictable winter weather.

South Africa 2010 Match Schedule

Group A

Match	Date - Time	Venue			Results
1	11/06 16:00	Johannesburg - JSC		South Africa	Background	Mexico
2	11/06 20:30	Cape Town		Uruguay	Background	France
17	16/06 20:30	Tshwane/Pretoria		South Africa	Background	Uruguay
18	17/06 20:30	Polokwane		France	Background	Mexico
33	22/06 16:00	Rustenburg		Mexico	Background	Uruguay
34	22/06 16:00	Mangaung / Bloemfontein		France	Background	South Africa

Group B

Match	Date -Time	Venue			Results
3	12/06 16:00	Johannesburg - JEP		Argentina	Background	Nigeria
4	12/06 13:30	Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth		Korea Republic	Background	Greece
19	17/06 16:00	Mangaung / Bloemfontein		Greece	Background	Nigeria
20	17/06 13:30	Johannesburg - JSC		Argentina	Background	Korea Republic
35	22/06 20:30	Durban		Nigeria	Background	Korea Republic
36	22/06 20:30	Polokwane		Greece	Background	Argentina

Group C

Match	Date - Time	Venue			Results
5	12/06 20:30	Rustenburg		England	Background	USA
6	13/06 13:30	Polokwane		Algeria	Background	Slovenia
22	18/06 16:00	Johannesburg - JEP		Slovenia	Background	USA
23	18/06 20:30	Cape Town		England	Background	Algeria
37	23/06 16:00	Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth		Slovenia	Background	England
38	23/06 16:00	Tshwane/Pretoria		USA	Background	Algeria

Group D

Match	Date - Time	Venue			Results
7	13/06 20:30	Durban		Germany	Background	Australia
8	13/06 16:00	Tshwane/Pretoria		Serbia	Background	Ghana
21	18/06 13:30	Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth		Germany	Background	Serbia
24	19/06 16:00	Rustenburg		Ghana	Background	Australia
39	23/06 20:30	Johannesburg - JSC		Ghana	Background	Germany
40	23/06 20:30	Nelspruit		Australia	Background	Serbia

Group E

Match	Date - Time	Venue			Results
9	14/06 13:30	Johannesburg - JSC		Netherlands	Background	Denmark
10	14/06 16:00	Mangaung / Bloemfontein		Japan	Background	Cameroon
25	19/06 13:30	Durban		Netherlands	Background	Japan
26	19/06 20:30	Tshwane/Pretoria		Cameroon	Background	Denmark
43	24/06 20:30	Rustenburg		Denmark	Background	Japan
44	24/06 20:30	Cape Town		Cameroon	Background	Netherlands

Group F

Match	Date - Time	Venue			Results
11	14/06 20:30	Cape Town		Italy	Background	Paraguay
12	15/06 13:30	Rustenburg		New Zealand	Background	Slovakia
27	20/06 13:30	Mangaung / Bloemfontein		Slovakia	Background	Paraguay
28	20/06 16:00	Nelspruit		Italy	Background	New Zealand
41	24/06 16:00	Johannesburg - JEP		Slovakia	Background	Italy
42	24/06 16:00	Polokwane		Paraguay	Background	New Zealand

Group G

Match	Date - Time	Venue			Results
13	15/06 16:00	Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth		Côte d'Ivoire	Background	Portugal
14	15/06 20:30	Johannesburg - JEP		Brazil	Background	Korea DPR
29	20/06 20:30	Johannesburg - JSC		Brazil	Background	Côte d'Ivoire
30	21/06 13:30	Cape Town		Portugal	Background	Korea DPR
45	25/06 16:00	Durban		Portugal	Background	Brazil
46	25/06 16:00	Nelspruit		Korea DPR	Background	Côte d'Ivoire

Group H

Match	Date - Time	Venue			Results
15	16/06 13:30	Nelspruit		Honduras	Background	Chile
16	16/06 16:00	Durban		Spain	Background	Switzerland
31	21/06 16:00	Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth		Chile	Background	Switzerland
32	21/06 20:30	Johannesburg - JEP		Spain	Background	Honduras
47	25/06 20:30	Tshwane/Pretoria		Chile	Background	Spain
48	25/06 20:30	Mangaung / Bloemfontein		Switzerland	Background	Honduras