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FIFA World Cup Day 5: the 'group of death' begins with Cote d'Ivoire and Portugal

The highlight of this day is the "group of death" match between Cote d'Ivoire and Portugal that could become one of the highlights of the tournament. Two great teams. Winner likely to advance, loser l

FIFA World Cup Overview: Switzerland, Honduras, Chile, Spain

The Swiss enter the 2010 World Cup via the easiest group in European qualifying consisting of Greece, Latvia, and Israel. The Swiss will have a much tougher challenge on the first day of the World...

World Cup Overview: The group of death

If Drogba is healthy, even first place is possible for Cote D'Ivoire in the "Group of Death."