June 21, 2010 10:02 PM 
Anelka's dismissal opens door for Henry
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Uruguay vs. Mexico
Mexico will be miss striker Carlos Vela, who has been sidelined by a hamstring injury. Either Javier Hernandez or Pablo Barrera are expected to take his place. Defender Efrain Juarez is suspended after picking up two yellow cards, with Paul Aguilar the favourite to replace him.
Nicolas Lodeiro is available for Uruguay following a one-match suspension.
The following players are one booking away from being suspended for their country's next match: defenders Hector Moreno and Francisco Javier Rodriguez, midfielder Gerardo Torrado and forward Guillermo Franco for Mexico; defenders Mauricio Victorino and Diego Lugano for Uruguay.
France vs. South Africa
France will be without Nicolas Anelka after the star forward was sent home for insulting coach Raymond Domenech. Either Andre-Pierre Gignac or Thierry Henry will likely replace him in the starting line-up. Jeremy Toulalanis suspended after picking up two yellow cards.
South Africa goalkeeper Moeneeb Jospehs is likely to play in goal -- starter Itumeleng Khune is suspended. MacBeth Sibaya is expected to start for suspended midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi.
The following players are one booking away from being suspended for their country's next match: midfielders Tsepo Masilela and Steven Pienaar for South Africa; defenders Patrice Evra and Eric Abidal, and winger Franck Ribery for France.
Greece-Argentina
Veteran playmaker Juan Sebastian Veron is expected to start after recovering from a calf problem. Defender Walter Samuel, who is overcoming a thigh strain, will not be risked. With Jonas Gutierrez suspended, Nicolas Otamendi could start at right back.
Greece doesn't have any injury problems or players suspended.
The following players are one booking away from being suspended for their country's next match: Defenders Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Vassilis Torosidis, midfielder Tziolis and forward Georgios Samaras for Greece; defender Gabriel Heinze and midfielder Javier Mascherano for Argentina.
Nigeria-South Korea
Starting left-back Taye Taiwo is doubtful with a groin injury, and back-up Uwa Echiejile is also struggling with an injury problem. Midfielder Sani Kaita is suspended after being sent off against Greece.
South Korea doesn't have any injury problems or players suspended.
The following players are one booking away from being suspended for their country's next match: midfielder Lukman Haruna and forward Chinedu Obasi for Nigeria; forward Yeom Ki-hun and winger Lee Chung-yong (South Korea).
Mexico will be miss striker Carlos Vela, who has been sidelined by a hamstring injury. Either Javier Hernandez or Pablo Barrera are expected to take his place. Defender Efrain Juarez is suspended after picking up two yellow cards, with Paul Aguilar the favourite to replace him.
Nicolas Lodeiro is available for Uruguay following a one-match suspension.
The following players are one booking away from being suspended for their country's next match: defenders Hector Moreno and Francisco Javier Rodriguez, midfielder Gerardo Torrado and forward Guillermo Franco for Mexico; defenders Mauricio Victorino and Diego Lugano for Uruguay.
France vs. South Africa
France will be without Nicolas Anelka after the star forward was sent home for insulting coach Raymond Domenech. Either Andre-Pierre Gignac or Thierry Henry will likely replace him in the starting line-up. Jeremy Toulalanis suspended after picking up two yellow cards.
South Africa goalkeeper Moeneeb Jospehs is likely to play in goal -- starter Itumeleng Khune is suspended. MacBeth Sibaya is expected to start for suspended midfielder Kagisho Dikgacoi.
The following players are one booking away from being suspended for their country's next match: midfielders Tsepo Masilela and Steven Pienaar for South Africa; defenders Patrice Evra and Eric Abidal, and winger Franck Ribery for France.
Greece-Argentina
Veteran playmaker Juan Sebastian Veron is expected to start after recovering from a calf problem. Defender Walter Samuel, who is overcoming a thigh strain, will not be risked. With Jonas Gutierrez suspended, Nicolas Otamendi could start at right back.
Greece doesn't have any injury problems or players suspended.
The following players are one booking away from being suspended for their country's next match: Defenders Sokratis Papastathopoulos and Vassilis Torosidis, midfielder Tziolis and forward Georgios Samaras for Greece; defender Gabriel Heinze and midfielder Javier Mascherano for Argentina.
Nigeria-South Korea
Starting left-back Taye Taiwo is doubtful with a groin injury, and back-up Uwa Echiejile is also struggling with an injury problem. Midfielder Sani Kaita is suspended after being sent off against Greece.
South Korea doesn't have any injury problems or players suspended.
The following players are one booking away from being suspended for their country's next match: midfielder Lukman Haruna and forward Chinedu Obasi for Nigeria; forward Yeom Ki-hun and winger Lee Chung-yong (South Korea).
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About the Author
John Molinaro
John F. Molinaro is a reporter for CBCSports.ca whose chief love is soccer.
John served as senior editor of CBC's 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup website and was the driving force behind our coverage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. His work on CBC Sports Online's Euro 2004 site earned him a CBC.ca Award of Excellence.
He holds an honours BA in sociology from York University and a print journalism diploma from Sheridan College.
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