Preview Of Mexico/South Africa In The 2010 World Cup
By: Richard Bleuze
Preview of Mexico/South Africa in the 2010 World Cup
Hosting the World Cup already has South Africa feeling proud, but translating those emotions into results on the field might be a problem and is not going to be easy.
South Africa is considered to be one of the worst teams to host ever host the World Cup tournament. South Africa will try to avoid becoming the first home team to lose an opener when it faces Mexico in Johannesburg on Friday, June 11th.
South Africa was awarded the event with six years to prepare by the FIFA. The FIFA was determined to bring the World Cup to Africa for the first time.
"We knew from that moment that South Africa would never be the same," President Jacob Zuma said. "It is clear that millions of our people have waited for years and look upon this tournament with hope, pride and a sense of belonging."
Many had doubts over South Africa being able to put on the World Cup. However, now many are questioning about the team. South Africa is ranked 83rd by FIFA -- the lowest for any host.
Host nations in the past have never lost an opener and have reached at least the second round of each World Cup, with six winning it.
In 2006, South Africa did not even qualify for the World Cup. Thus, if South Africa does make it to the second round, it would be a joyous occasion for South Africa.
South Africa is in a tough group - group A. Thus, the task of advancing at home is going to be tough. Especially, since Group A also consist of former winners France and Uruguay.
Mexico, on the other hand, ranked 17th, was eliminated in the round of 16 in the last four World Cups. Mexico is a well disciplined team and should beat South Africa.
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