It's now less than 4 days until the opening match of the World Cup (host South Africa, vs. Mexico Friday, 10:00AM ET, ESPN). The excitement is really building. Most teams have played their final warm up matches, and are raring to go. It's going to be a long week waiting until Friday!
Here are a couple links to get your afternoon going:
A great article by Sports Illustrated's Grant Wahl, previewing the World Cup with players and teams to watch, as well as links to numerous other World Cup previews and resources on SI.com
Yahoo Sports' Martin Rogers' column about England's lack of respect for their American opponents, in the build up to their June 12th match
Highlights of the USA's 3-1 warmup victory over fellow World Cup team Australia
You might of heard about the nearly tragic stampede before a warm-up friendly between North Korea and Nigeria in South Africa this Weekend. Here's a great eyewitness report from a Nigerian journalist
Watch this space, I'll be back soon with a preview of the American team, introducing you to all their players.
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