Oz Posted October 15, 2009 As the South Africa fans trumpet their Vuvuzelas, here are the some of the qualified teams and how they got there. Hosts: South Africa,Not having to lift a finger to qualify for their own competition. Countries that have qualified are: Europe: England,Capello's side were consistently impressive as they won 9 out of their 10 games. Germany,The Germans sealed their place with some gritty performances and some dominant home form. Spain,Arguably the best side in the competition. Serbia,A shock group winner after holding off France. Netherlands,Wrapping up qualification early with a 100% record. Italy,Not the most convincing in terms of form. Slovakia,top of the group and book their place at their first international competition. Switzerland,With a point enough on the final day, the Swiss lost only once - to minnows Luxembourg. PLAY-OFFS: Seeds: Russia, France, Portugal, Greece. Non-seeds: Ireland, Slovenia, Ukraine, Bosnia-Herzegovina. South America Brazil,Favourites in the group, Dunga's men made sure of qualification without dominating. Paraguay: Winning seven of their eight home games, Paraguay surprised many by easing through the qualifiers with wins over Brazil and Argentina. Chile: Getting to a World Cup for the first time since France '98. Argentina: After making a meal of qualifying, including a horrible final run, Maradona's men made it by beating Uruguay away in the last game. PLAYOFFS: Uruguay. North America Mexico: A perfect home record and no real surprises. United States: cruised through by virtue of an impressive home record. Honduras: In the most dramatic of conclusions on the final day. PLAYOFFS:Costa Rica Africa. Ghana: Dominant home form from the Black Stars kept them at the top. Ivory Coast: A commanding qualification from the Elephants, as they did not lose a game in either group stage on their way to the finals. PLAYOFFS:Egypt/Algeria, Cameroon/Gabon, Tunisia/Nigeria. Asia. Australia: Hammering all before them at home. Japan: Finishing as runners-up behind the Socceroos. South Korea: Looking to emulate their successes of 2002,topped their group. Korea DPR: Getting through for the first time since 1966, when they famously beat Italy. INTERCONTINENTAL PLAY-OFF: TBD (Nov. 14): New Zealand/Bahrain (0-0 after first leg). DIDIER! Go Cote d'Ivoire! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted October 15, 2009 Forget all that. The Prem is back and we need a win vs Sunderland. I will take notice of the World Cup when it gets underway. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oz Posted October 15, 2009 ^^ Seems you went through a trauma during the absence of premier league. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
N.O.R.F Posted October 15, 2009 ^I often do during International breaks saxib. Big fan of England but gave up on them after Euro 2004 failure (their best chance for many years). 2006 was a joke. 2010 I won't even bother with the hype until kick-off. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GoldCoast Posted October 17, 2009 Norfsky is a typical Brit, seemingly always better when the topic of international football is broached . The playoffs should be entertaining the match that I'm looking forward to the most has to be Algeria- Egypt. I'm hoping the Algerians hold on and get through to the WC.......For you Arabic speakers here's a video of Amr Adib causing yet another controversy this time regarding his opinion of the Algerians: Qahera Al Youm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tuujiye Posted November 13, 2009 Algeria Vs Egypt... I think this will be one of Africa's greatest games because of the hype and all the political reasons.... take a look at the article....... http://observers.france24.com/en/content/20091112-algeria-vs-egypt-bitter-battle-before-begun-match- 14-november Wareer Badanaa!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB Posted November 13, 2009 I must watch Egypt Vs Algeria...That is the biggest game in the world tomorrow 14th Novermber 2009... We must beat the Algerians by two clear goals and then we'll be on our way...Come On Pharoahs. PS. I hope Egypt qualifies...I really do. Peace, Love & Unity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cawaale Posted November 13, 2009 ^We can do better MR.BOB..Grigeena waaye meesha..see waaye..saddex aan u dhiibeenaa..Kabtan Ahmed Hassan is leading. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MAXIMUS POWERS Posted November 18, 2009 France? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WingA Posted November 19, 2009 The Black Men Made It.. Algeria smoked Egypt.. And What a winning goal too.. Justice was done.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abtigiis Posted November 19, 2009 NGONGE, Cumar Adiyb muxuu leeyahay in the link GoldCoast posted above. Bal noo macneeya what he is saying about Algerians. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BOB Posted November 19, 2009 Oo adiga Af Carabiga kuma warami aqaantid miyaa? ar lee waa ceebowdee day...oo maxaad ku dukan hadaa af carabiga ku warami aqoonin iyaa? Peace, Love & Unity. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
