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South Africa World Cup 2010 Group H
GROUP H
*SpainSpain goes into South Africa as one of the favorites. They won Euro 2008, went 10 - 0 in the World Cup qualifiers, and have perhaps the most exciting attack in the world. Still, Spain has never won the World Cup - and until Euro 2008 had a history of choking. La Roja's best players are a dream team that includes: Xavi, Fernando Torres, David Villa, Andres Iniesta, Ilker Casillas and David Silva. World Soccer Magazine descibed the team as "Boringly Brilliant" as they rack up yet another win, yet another great performance. Spain's loss to the USA at the Confederations Cup was their first loss after a run of 36 games undefeated - a joint record. Fixtures
Spain v Switzerland 16 June; Durban CoachVicente del Bosque Record1962, 1966, 1978, 1998 First Round; 1982, 1990, 2006 Second Round; 1934, 1986, 1994, 2002 Quarter Finals; 1950 Fourth Place FIFA RankingMen to watchXavi, Fernando Torres, David Villa Predictions & Latest OddsWill make it to the semifinals. How they qualifiedFinished first in the Europe Group 5. On the sidelines Real Madrid's Raúl is Spain's top scorer with 44. AnalysisShirt
SwitzerlandThe Swiss have a decent attack and won six times in their 10 qualifying matches. They will depend heavily on Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Tranquillo Barnetta with help from veteran strikers Blaise Nkufo and Alex Frei. At the back Arsenal reserve Philippe Senderos and Reto Ziegler are both talented players but both very young and inexperienced at this level. That being said at World Cup 2006 the Nati went through the whole group stage without conceding a goal. Fixtures
Switzerland v Spain 16 June; Durban CoachOttmar Hitzfeld Record1950, 1962, 1966 First Round; 1946, 2006 Second Round; 1934, 1938, 1954 Quarterfinals. FIFA RankingMen to watchTranquillo Barnetta, Blaise Nkufo, Gokhan Inler Predictions & Latest OddsThe Swiss have a decent chance of making it to the second round.
How they qualifiedFirst place in Europe Group 2. On the sidelines In spite of losing to Luxembourg in a qualifier, the Swiss qualified. AnalysisShirt
HondurasHonduras squeezed into third place and automatic qualification from the CONCACAF zone thanks to a better goal difference than the unlucky Costa Ricans. Tottenham midfielder Wilson Palacios and the Wigan pair of Hendry Thomas and Maynor Figueroa offer vital top-flight experience along with record goalscorer Carlos Pavon and Inter's David Suazo. It would take a minor miracle, however, if Los Catrachos were to escape the group. Fixtures
Honduras v Chile 16 June; Nelspruit CoachReinaldo Rueda Record1982 First Round FIFA RankingMen to watchWilson Palacios, Carlos Costly Predictions & Latest OddsWe think they'll struggle to get out of the group. How they qualifiedThird in CONCACAF qualifying zone. On the sidelines Drew with Spain and Northern Ireland in 1982 World Cup. AnalysisShirt
ChileCoached by Argentine Marcelo Bielsa, Chile is back at the World Cup for the first time in 12 years. Bielsa has put his faith in a young and attacking squad which scored 32 times, one less than Brazil, in qualifying. The problem is at the other end where La Roja conceded 22 goals - the most of the five South American teams in South Africa. Sporting Lisbon's Matias Fernandez and Alexis Sanchez of Udinese are two players to look out for. Fixtures
Chile v Honduras 16 June; Nelspruit CoachMarcelo Bielsa Record1930, 1950, 1966, 1974, 1982 First Round; 1998 Second Round; 1962 Semi-Final FIFA RankingMen to watchMatias Fernandez, Alexis Sanchez and Humberto Suazo Predictions & Latest OddsWill go into the second round. How they qualifiedFinished second in the South America group behind Brazil. On the sidelines Chile was disqualified and banished from the 1990 & 1994 World
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