Pre-Game Analysis

World Cup final pre-game: Netherlands vs. Spain: It all comes down to one match as the Netherlands and Spain battle for soccer supremacy when the FIFA World Cup final takes place Sunday (12:30 p.m. ET) in Johannesburg.
World Cup pre-game: Uruguay vs. Germany: Germany and Uruguay will try to find some consolation by winning the third-place game at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET).
World Cup pre-game: Germany vs. Spain: It's a rematch of the Euro 2008 final as Spain and Germany clash in Durban (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 1:30 p.m. ET) for the right to play in the FIFA World Cup final.
World Cup pre-game: Uruguay vs. Netherlands: Uruguay and the Netherlands clash on Tuesday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 1:30 p.m. ET) for the right to play in the World Cup final.
World Cup pre-game: Paraguay vs. Spain: The European champions have South American side Paraguay between them and a semifinal berth at the World Cup, as the two clash Saturday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET)
World Cup pre-game: Argentina vs. Germany: The two bitter rivals renew their acquaintance for the sixth time on the World Cup stage on Saturday in the quarter-finals (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 a.m. ET).
World Cup pre-game: Uruguay vs. Ghana: Ghana carries the hopes of the entire African continent when it takes on Uruguay in the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals Friday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET).
World Cup pre-game: Netherlands vs. Brazil: Two storied sides meet in for the fourth time in FIFA World Cup history as Brazil and the Netherlands clash for a semifinal berth Friday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 a.m. ET).
World Cup pre-game: Paraguay vs. Japan: Paraguay and Japan lock horns at the FIFA World Cup for the first time in a Round of 16 match Tuesday from Pretoria, South Africa (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 a.m. ET).
World Cup pre-game: Spain vs. Portugal: It'll be a battle of Iberian neighbours when European champion Spain takes on Portugal Tuesday at the FIFA World Cup from Cape Town (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET).
World Cup pre-game: Netherlands vs. Slovakia: The Netherlands and Slovakia clash in a Round of 16 match at the FIFA World Cup on Monday in Durban, South Africa (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 am ET).
World Cup pre-game: Brazil vs. Chile: Kaka will be back in the starting lineup when Brazil takes on Chile on Monday at the FIFA World Cup in a Round of 16 match from Johannesburg (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET).
World Cup pre-game: Argentina vs. Mexico: Argentina faces off against Mexico on Sunday in a Round of 16 matchup at the FIFA World Cup from Johannesburg (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 pm ET).
World Cup pre-game: Germany vs. England: Germany and England renew their historical rivalry Sunday at the FIFA World Cup when they square off in a Round of 16 game from Bloemfontein (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 a.m. ET).
World Cup pre-game: United States vs. Ghana: In a rematch from four years ago, the United States meets Ghana in a Round of 16 match Saturday from South Africa at the FIFA World Cup (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 pm ET).
World Cup pre-game: Uruguay vs. South Korea: Uruguay clashes with South Korea on Saturday in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, in the first Round of 16 game at the FIFA World Cup (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 am ET).
Pre-game: Group H finale: European champions Spain face a tough Chile side at the FIFA World Cup on Friday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET), needing a victory to ensure a second-round berth.
World Cup pre-game: Group G finale: Portugal squares off against Brazil on Friday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 am ET) in a marquee match-up at the FIFA World Cup that will decide first place in Group G.
Pre-game: Group F finale: World champion Italy can clinch a spot in the second round of the FIFA World Cup with a win over Slovakia on Thursday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 am ET) in Johannesburg.
Pre-game: Group E finale: Japan takes on Denmark in a do-or-die Group E match at the FIFA World Cup Thursday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET) with the winner advancing to the second round.
Pre-game: Group D finale: Group D looks like the real Group of Death - all four teams head into the final round of matches Wednesday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET) with legitimate shots at advancing.
Pre-game: Group C finale: It's all on the line for England as it plays Slovenia Wednesday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 a.m. ET), while the Americans face Algeria in the final set of Group C matches.
Pre-game: Group A finale: Uruguay and Mexico are in the driver's seat for the final set of Group A matches on Tuesday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 a.m. ET), while South Africa and France have it all to do.
Pre-game: Group B finale: All four teams are still in it heading into the final set of Group B games, as Argentina faces Greece and Nigeria plays South Korea on Tuesday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET).
World Cup pre-game: Spain vs. Honduras: Honduras meets Spain Monday in a crucial Group G game for a pair of nations who dropped their opening matches at the FIFA World Cup (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2pm ET).
World Cup pre-game: Chile vs. Switzerland: Chile plays Switzerland Monday at the World Cup (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 am ET) in a crucial Group H game with huge ramifications for both nations.
World Cup pre-game: Portugal vs. North Korea: Forty-four years after their previous battle at the World Cup, Portugal and North Korea will square off again Monday in South Africa in Group G play (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7am ET).
Pre-game: Brazil vs. Ivory Coast: Brazil can all but wrap up a berth in the knockout stage, while Ivory Coast desperately needs points in their Group G matchup on Sunday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET).
Pre-game: Italy vs. New Zealand: Italy and New Zealand can take a big step towards qualifying for the round of 16 with a victory in Group F action Sunday in South Africa (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 a.m. ET).
Pre-game: Slovakia vs. Paraguay: Slovakia and Paraguay can't clinch a second-round berth by winning Sunday's match (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7am ET). But they can separate themselves from the pack in Group F.
Pre-game: Cameroon vs. Denmark: It's desperation time for Cameroon and Denmark, as each will go for their first win in Group E play in Pretoria on Saturday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET).
Pre-game: Ghana vs. Australia: Australia is in desperate need of points, while Ghana can move closer to advancing to the next round in a Group D matchup Saturday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 a.m. ET).
Pre-game: Netherlands vs. Japan: The Netherlands and Japan will each try and start the tournament 2-0 in their Group E match in Durban on Saturday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 a.m. ET).
Pre-game: England vs. Algeria: Wayne Rooney and England will look to move past their inauspicious start when they take on Algeria on Friday in Cape Town (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET).
Pre-game: Slovenia vs. United States: The Slovenians can all but book their spot in the next round with a victory over the Americans in Group C play on Friday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 am ET).
Pre-game: Germany vs. Serbia: Germany looks to keep on rolling offensively while Serbia is desperate for points in a critical Group D match in Port Elizabeth (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 a.m. ET).
Pre-game: France vs. Mexico: A victory for either France or Mexico Thursday afternoon (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 p.m. ET) would go a long way in securing a berth in the second round of the World Cup.
Pre-game: Greece vs. Nigeria: Both Nigeria and Greece will be looking for their first win of the 2010 World Cup when the two nations clash Thursday morning (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 p.m. ET) at Free State Stadium.
Pre-game: Argentina vs. South Korea: Tied for first in Group B, the Argentines and South Koreans battle for top spot Thursday morning (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 a.m. ET) in Johannesburg.
Pre-game: South Africa vs. Uruguay: South Africa and Uruguay clash in a crucial encounter Wednesday that both teams need to win in order to keep their World Cup hopes alive (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2pm ET).
Pre-game: Spain vs. Switzerland: European champions Spain make its debut at the World Cup Wednesday when it takes on Switzerland in Group H action from Durban (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 am ET).
Pre-game: Honduras vs. Chile: Chile and Honduras sqiare off in the opening game of Group H at the World Cup on Wednesday in Nelspruit, South Africa (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 am ET).
Pre-game: Brazil vs. North Korea: The world's eyes will be on the favourites from Brazil as the Samba Boys take on North Korea in Group G action at the World Cup on Tuesday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 pm ET).
Pre-game: Ivory Coast vs. Portugal: Ivory Coast and Portugal square off Tuesday in a marquee World Cup match that could decide the Group G fate of both teams (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 am ET).
Pre-game: New Zealand vs. Slovakia: The Kiwis' best chance to earn its first World Cup point will come against Slovakia, whose second-round hopes hinge on getting a win Tuesday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 am ET).
Pre-game: Italy vs. Paraguay: Italy begins defence of its crown when it takes on Paraguay in a big Group F match Monday in Cape Town at the FIFA World Cup (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 pm ET).
Pre-game: Japan vs. Cameroon: If Cameroon wants to progress into the knockout round, it would do well to pick up three points against Japan at the World Cup on Monday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 am ET).
Pre-game: Netherlands vs. Denmark: The Netherlands looks to prove that it is the clear favourite in Group E, meeting Denmark in its first match of the World Cup in Johannesburg on Monday (CBC, CBCSports.ca 7am ET).
Pre-game: Germany vs. Australia: Germany is looking for its fourth World Cup title, while Australia is looking to counter some negative press as the two sides open their tournament Sunday (CBC, CBCSports.ca 2 p.m. ET).
Pre-game: Serbia vs. Ghana: Serbia against Ghana will be a veritable test of physical strength, and Sunday's match (CBC, CBCSports.ca 9:30 a.m. ET) should prove that any two teams in Group D can advance.
Pre-game: Algeria vs. Slovenia: After the draw between the U.S. and England, a win by either Algeria or Slovenia on Sunday (CBC, CBCSports.ca 7 a.m. ET) could complicate Group C.
Pre-game: England vs. United States: Quite possibly the most hyped group game in World Cup history, the U.S. and England square off Saturday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2 pm ET) in Rustenburg, South Africa.
Pre-game: Argentina vs. Nigeria: Argentina takes on Nigeria at the FIFA World Cup Saturday in Johannesburg (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 am ET) in a marquee Group B match.
Pre-game: South Korea vs. Greece: South Korea clashes with Greece in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, at the FIFA World Cup on Saturday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 7 am ET) in a crucial Group B match.
Pre-game: Uruguay vs. France: Uruguay and France face off in Cape Town on Friday (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 2:15 pm ET) in a crucial Group A game that could elevate or condemn the World Cup hopes of both teams.
Pre-game: South Africa vs. Mexico: The 2010 FIFA World Cup kicks off on Friday with a crucial Group A game between hosts South Africa and Mexico in Johannesburg (CBC, CBCSports.ca, 9:30 am ET).