THE LEADING JOURNAL FOR AFRICAN SOCCER NEWS WORLDWIDE

The FIFA World Cup began, after a long buildup, and co-hosts Mexico completed a solid 2-0 win over a disappointing South Africa.

In total some 104 matches will be played in this expanded competiton, with the final taking place in New Jersey on July 19.

See ‘Reports & Analysis’ for John Bethell’s analysis of the six countries that can win the World Cup.