Switzerland Survived a 2-1 loss to Luxembourg in the qualifiers to make it to South Africa. Soccer • 01 Jun 10
Switzerland Survived a 2-1 loss to Luxembourg in the qualifiers to make it to South Africa. Soccer • 01 Jun 10
USA Their run to the 2009 Confederations Cup final bodes well for a productive campaign in South Africa Soccer • 01 Jun 10
USA Their run to the 2009 Confederations Cup final bodes well for a productive campaign in South Africa Soccer • 01 Jun 10
Japan The Samurai Blue will be out to improve on their poor showing at Germany 2006. Soccer • 01 Jun 10
Japan The Samurai Blue will be out to improve on their poor showing at Germany 2006. Soccer • 01 Jun 10
Australia The Aussies went on a run of seven matches without conceding en route to the finals. Soccer • 02 Jun 10
Australia The Aussies went on a run of seven matches without conceding en route to the finals. Soccer • 02 Jun 10
Cameroon Not the force they were at Italia 90 but still formidable opponents in Group E. Soccer • 31 May 10
Cameroon Not the force they were at Italia 90 but still formidable opponents in Group E. Soccer • 31 May 10
Italy Defending champions who may prove more difficult to beat the longer they stay in the competition. Soccer • 31 May 10
Italy Defending champions who may prove more difficult to beat the longer they stay in the competition. Soccer • 31 May 10
Honduras Famously drew with hosts Spain 1-1 in their first ever match at the finals in 1982. Soccer • 31 May 10
Honduras Famously drew with hosts Spain 1-1 in their first ever match at the finals in 1982. Soccer • 31 May 10
Watch RTÉ's World Cup Coverage All Over Europe If you are travelling, holidaying or living in Europe during the World Cup you can access all of RTÉ’s World Cup coverage through Eurovisionsports.tv. Soccer • 11 Jun 10
Watch RTÉ's World Cup Coverage All Over Europe If you are travelling, holidaying or living in Europe during the World Cup you can access all of RTÉ’s World Cup coverage through Eurovisionsports.tv. Soccer • 11 Jun 10
Portugal Made hard work of qualifying and may it difficult to emerge from Group G. Soccer • 08 Jun 10
Portugal Made hard work of qualifying and may it difficult to emerge from Group G. Soccer • 08 Jun 10
Slovakia Steady progress in qualifying competitions saw the Slovaks finally get over the line and book their ticket to a major final for the first time. Soccer • 01 Jun 10
Slovakia Steady progress in qualifying competitions saw the Slovaks finally get over the line and book their ticket to a major final for the first time. Soccer • 01 Jun 10
Argentina Can Lionel Messi inspire Argentina to World Cup glory like one Diego Maradona did in Mexico '86? Soccer • 31 May 10
Argentina Can Lionel Messi inspire Argentina to World Cup glory like one Diego Maradona did in Mexico '86? Soccer • 31 May 10
Algeria Third finals appearance for the north African's but they still have not emerged from the group stage. Soccer • 08 Jun 10
Algeria Third finals appearance for the north African's but they still have not emerged from the group stage. Soccer • 08 Jun 10
France Many believe the French are on the wane - but that was the view prior to the last World Cup and they ended up getting to the final. Soccer • 31 May 10
France Many believe the French are on the wane - but that was the view prior to the last World Cup and they ended up getting to the final. Soccer • 31 May 10
The Inside Track with Tony O'Donoghue Playing England at any sport is always a bit special, and where the round ball is concerned, even more so. Soccer • 27 May 10
The Inside Track with Tony O'Donoghue Playing England at any sport is always a bit special, and where the round ball is concerned, even more so. Soccer • 27 May 10
