World Cup 2010 -- Round of 16
by Richard Farley
from SBNation.com
on Jun 29, 2010 1:51 PM EDT
Spain looks to continue regaining their co-favorite swagger against neighbors Portugal, with the winner looking to complete the World Cup's quarterfinal pairings by booking a Saturday match against Paraguay. SB Nation Soccer editor Richard Farley previews the last Round of 16 match in World Cup 2010.
by Richard Farley
on Jun 29, 2010 8:49 AM EDT
Paraguay is the group winner in today's Round of 16 match against Japan yet accumulated one fewer win and point in group stage. On Tuesday, they will need to overcome a numerical disadvantage in midfield to eliminate the Japanese. SB Nation Soccer editor Richard Farley looks at Tuesday's first match.
by Richard Farley
on Jun 29, 2010 7:57 AM EDT
Spain is the last of the pre-tournament favorites to get their chance at the quarterfinals. In the day's second match, they take on Portugal, looking toward a Saturday match against the winner of Paraguay-Japan. SB Nation Soccer editor Richard Farley looks at Tuesday's matches in South Africa.
by Richard Farley
on Jun 28, 2010 1:02 PM EDT
Brazil beat Chile 3-0 and 4-2 in qualifying, the final score coming while Dunga gave a number of his regulars the qualifier off. Today, Marcelo Bielsa's men look to reverse the trend. SB Nation Soccer editor Richard Farley looks at Monday's late match.
by Richard Farley
on Jun 28, 2010 9:06 AM EDT
Slovakia's surprise win over Italy got them into the knockout round, but facing the Netherlands today for the right to move into the quarterfinals, the Slovaks need to find form in defense that has been lacking during this year's World Cup. SB Nation Soccer editor Richard Farley looks at Monday's early match.
by Richard Farley
on Jun 28, 2010 8:09 AM EDT
Two of the world's most popular teams try to move toward a quarterfinal match-up, with the Netherlands facing Slovakia before Brazil takes on Chile. SB Nation Soccer editor Richard Farley looks at Monday's matches in South Africa.
by Richard Farley
on Jun 27, 2010 1:01 PM EDT
Whether they wanted it of not, Mexico has their rematch of 2006, but this year, Argentina is playing like a team that will need only 90 minutes to dispatch El Tri. Can Mexico find goals and a win against the Albiceleste? SB Nation Soccer editor Richard Farley has a preview.
by Richard Farley
on Jun 27, 2010 9:12 AM EDT
England and Germany potentially going to penalty kicks was discussed before the World Cup's first kick-off, but with up-to 120 minutes of soccer to play before kicks, England will have to negate Germany's attack before will can hope for a shootout. SB Nation Socer editor Richard Farley looks at Sunday's first World Cup match.
by Richard Farley
on Jun 27, 2010 7:43 AM EDT
England has renewed confidence ahead of the early match against Group D-winning Germany, while Mexico will look for redemption from their stunning 2006 exits in their rematch against Argentina. SB Nation Soccer editor Richard Farley profiles the day's two matches.
by Richard Farley
on Jun 26, 2010 10:03 AM EDT
The United States looks to redeems 2006's loss to Ghana, but with a new generation of star having replaced the key components of the Germany team, the Black Star will look to write a new chapter of Ghanian soccer history today against the States.
