World Cup 2010: Mexico-Argentina Predictions Goal.com's Mexico staff break down and give their thoughts on Mexico-Argentina.

Mexico and Argentina will meet in the Round of 16 once more. Here's how Goal.com's Mexico staff looks at the match.

Andrea Martinez

How much progress did Mexico show in the group stage?

Mexico has shown much progress going through the group stage. The team seemed to go through an ascent during the first two games, although it took a dip against Uruguay. Though Aguirre may not be keen on lining them up, the best players and substitutes were clearly defined in these games. Also, the availability of one the most important members of the team, Efrain Juarez, for the upcoming match Mexico can get back to how they were performing and hopefully continue on the incline.

What must improve?

Several things must improve before the game on Sunday, but one of the most important things is to not leave too many spaces. Previous teams did not fully take advantage of this against Mexico, but Argentina’s offense takes full advantage of things like these so it will be something that Mexico has to watch.

What does Mexico have going for them against Argentina?

Like Rafael Marquez mentioned in his press conference, one of Argentina’s weaknesses is their defense. Like in many of their other games, one of Mexico’s biggest advantages is their speed. All of the attention when watching Argentina may focus on their players up top and their individualities, but defensively they’re not that strong. They only let in one goal during the group stages, but they weren’t tested in the same way that Mexico might test them on Sunday. Mexico also has a good mix of players that were there for the 2006 loss, and players that were not; the older players can try and play for that revenge(no matter how much they may say it’s not revenge) and those that have a clean slate to make history against Argentina.

What is Mexico's biggest weakness heading into Sunday?

Argentina’s main attraction is Lionel Messi, and Mexico’s biggest weakness is seeming to focus too much on just that one player. Some of the focus is justifiable; he is one of the best players in the world. But, focusing just on Messi will kill Mexico. He’s shown that he can take on the markings of more than one player at a time, but all resources should not be wasted on him. If Messi is not the one making the goals or giving the passes, there are several other players on the team that can do that as well; just ask Gonzalo Higuain.

Port Elizabeth South Africa - Africa still has the representation of its first World Cup victory thanks to Ghana during overtime of the United States.

United States Ghana is familiar with, of course, after losing the 2006 World Cup Black Stars. This defeat ended the U.S. involvement in the World Cup and, although four years ago has reached the group stage.

This time, the extra time in the round of 16 is so the Yankees could do.

South America, however, still has plenty of representation in this World Cup. The five teams of the Uruguay round, and sent to South Korea 2-1 to become the first team to the quarterfinals. Here, first hosting the World Cup played in Ghana, with all the roots of Africa in the Black Stars again.

Best goal of the Day

Essien who? Kevin-Prince Boateng has admirably filled the Chelsea man. In the U.S., Boateng scored his first international goal. After Ricardo Clark dropped the ball on the midline, Boateng appeared in American environment.

Riding challenges, pushed the box. He sent a low shot that beat Howard Tim next post. The energy and pace and determination combined to put the U.S. under pressure again at the beginning.

Performance Day

Luis Suarez took a bit of criticism for not scoring before the game in the third group. Not received any negative reaction after his performance against South Korea, however.

Ajax striker did exactly what a striker needs to do - score goals. First, Suarez took an embarrassing error to start in goal to score the match. It was a simple definition, but in a tight angle.

Then, after South Korea and dynamic stabilization has been removed from Uruguay, Suárez always a goal kick very nice and gently pushing your brand and curled the ball into the post.

Three goals in two games is higher Suarez joint letters from the World Cup goal.

World Cup 2010: Africa Prevails As Ghana Hands USA Devastating Loss

Rustenburg, South Africa - Africa World Cup is his mistress, and has affected the United States.

For a cold night at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium, the Americans fell 2-1 to the courtesy of the Black Stars' goal-93rd minute Asamoah Gyan. Ghana sent the Red Cross, white and blue at home for the tournament for the second consecutive year, keeping hopes of the continent home.

If the winning side was eager to run, did not show their performance.

"We fought for the continent. We are fighting for Ghana," said Andre Ayew after accepting the trophy man of the match. "Today, everyone is proud and we are ready for the next round. I hope we made a lot of Ghanaians happier. "

Africa is the conclusion, but the United States goes home disappointed. They gave an early goal for the third time in four games that Kevin-Prince Boateng had only the fifth minute. Unlike previous games however, the team began with an energy firm and recognized after Ricardo Clark gave the ball to midfield. Ghana responded and Portsmouth midfielder Tim Howard to beat Central goalie near post.

Arsene Wenger confirms Arsenal are still in the hunt for Lorient defender Laurent Koscielny

Gunners pursue replacement for Gallas

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that FC Lorient defender Laurent Koscielny remains a priority transfer this summer as plans for the absence of William Gallas.

The north London is believed to have had an £ 8 million bid rejected by Lorient but do not let that discourage, as it seems.

"There has been an approach for Koscielny and still is one," Wenger said, according to The Sun.

Meanwhile, Wenger beleieves the way Gallas turned away from the Emirates may have disrupted the recovery center in front of a disastrous campaign for the World Cup for the French team.

It has been reported earlier in the tournament that Gallas had something of a fight with other party members of the French coach, Raymond Domenech, the decision to hand the captain's armband to Patrice Evra rather than Gallas.

"I do not know if Gallas has been upset by his departure from Arsenal," added Wenger.

"I knew it would not be 100 percent for this tournament. The question for the director is whether he should have called knowing that Gallas is not 100 percent.

"He's played 35 minutes in four months before here.

"It's not enough to enter a competition like this. When you do not know where you are physically, a player is always fragile.

"William is a boy with a strong will, which is a winner. But what he will do well so bad that sometimes puts too much pressure on himself."

English clubs have made it clear Capello has survived

England coach said he would have stayed in his office chair today.

Whatever the outcome of 2010 World Cup England will not affect the future of coach Fabio Capello in the chair position Three Lions team.

This was revealed by Adrian Bevinton, managing director of UK told the BBC Sports Club, after the sack of speculation that the Italian coach after the 2010 World Cup.

"Fabio has a contract until 2012 and nothing has changed with it," he said.

"Our position is clear when we face the problem of this contract three or four weeks ago. Nothing has changed as far as I know."

"What we focus now only on how to achieve victory on Wednesday and tried to escape to the next round," he said again.

Capello still has ties to two-year contract with a contract value reaches $ 9 million. But it also has a contract clause to break his contract after the World Cup.

Eto'o: We Will Be Held To Responsibility

Johannesburg - Cameroon captain Samuel Eto'o has warned that he and coach Paul Le Guen would be liable if failure of the giant of Africa in the World Cup.

Cameroon started the World Cup this time with bad results, defeated Japan 0-1 in Group E. The opening of "World Cup, Paul should give a report to the authorities. And I am as a player and captain, should do the same," said the Inter Milan star.

Eto'o has not shown his best game against Japan, where he was parked on the right side instead of the usual position, he held a pure striker.

"I played in the position of the car. I'm ready to go and try to put my friends in a good position to do their job. "

"I was the top scorer in the history of Cameroon for the national team, because I can play at a certain position. But if the coach says: "Samuel, you can help the team in this position," then I will obey the order. "

Cameroon will be against the Danes in Pretoria on Saturday. Samuel Eto'o and others have to win to have a chance to qualify for the round of 16. (AFP)

World Cup 2010: Spain striker David Villa Upbeat Despite the defeat in Switzerland

La Furia Roja can remedy the situation

The Spain striker David Villa has insisted that the Furia Roja is still alive despite their 1-0 defeat to Switzerland in their opening match of Group H World Cup in Durban.

Villa also said that defeat is obvious that no easy games in the World Cup and said they should be at their best in every game.

"We have not done things as they should, but we are still in the competition we are still as alive as ever. We know that if we win both games remaining in the knockout phase, is quoted by Marca.

"The competition has shown us that there are no easy opponents and things on a bad day can happen, like what happened today. On the positive side, we are in the phase groups and after a bad day, not deleted.
"We think of Honduras in the match and we need something else to win the next two. We try to find the depth, we played with our usual style, but sometimes it is well defended, sometimes we missed the last ball, but we think the next game. "
English striker David Villa on salt insist that the Furia Roja EST Still alive despite a 1-0 defeat Their match in the Swiss Open IN Their Group H World Cup in Durban.

Villa said he defeats est aussi No game is easy Evident IN World Cup and they should be VID Their Best in Every match.

UNO did not like it they chose a fait MUST, BUT UNO again sommes In the competition, we are always alive than ever Also. UNO UNO Soaps remaining matches if Gagnon ARE In The Two Phase "A Direct Elimination Eastern Brand name Cited.


"Think of UNO that meet in Honduras and The We Think Should Win ANOTHER THING For The Next Two. UNO UNO strive Finding Depth, UNO Have With Our habituel Performed style, BUT Sometimes EST Defended well, Have UNO missed Sometimes the ball any danger to, BUT the game UNO Thinking Next ".

South Africa should forget about the defeat

Johannesburg - South Africa need to quickly forget the 3-0 defeat of Uruguay, and back to prepare for a decisive final game against France. Team captain Aaron Mokoena hoped, his colleagues are not too soluble in defeat.

South Africa acting as hosts must accept the reality sunk in the bottom of the standings after diberondong two goals by Diego Forlan and one goal again by Alvaro Pereira. At the premiere party they played a draw against Mexico 1-1.

Bafana Bafana team still has a chance to escape into the knockout phase, if it is able to overcome France in the final group match, taking into account also the other group match results and goal difference.

"The attack carried out Forlan really very good, and we are not capable of blocking. But it is something that can happen in soccer," said Mokoena on Atletico Madrid striker who scored the first goal. "More important is to forget what happened, because we still have the game and it's really important."

"When it's us in a difficult position. Disadvantaged one goal, then our goalkeeper red card until driven off the field. Because of that against France we'll fight tooth and nail to maintain the opportunity pass to the next round," said 29-year-old players.

It is said, when South Africa play against Uruguay actually quite good. But the red card was the turning point of demoralizing his colleagues.

Goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune issued by the referee after dropping Luis Suarez in the penalty box. Forlan who acted as executor of doing a good job that makes Uruguay 2-0. (AFP)

Swiss Will Be Heavy Spanish Exam

Spain prepares itself for a direct meeting with the mature heavy opponents, Switzerland, in the first game.

Spain striker Fernando Llorente optimistic able to pass the first test match against Switzerland in Group H World Cup 2010 in Durban, Wednesday (16 / 6).

Only, do not underestimate the Swiss fixed Llorente. According to him, the Swiss would be a big test for Spain. Moreover, all the teams hoping to win not care to deal with the team winning. "The teams that appear actually to have balanced forces. The teams will attempt to achieve victory," said Llorente.

Atletico Madrid striker added by this, "Switzerland will be a difficult opponent. Therefore, we must prepare and focus 100 per cent to be able to defeat him." Llorente also revealed the team in an atmosphere conducive. Emphasized, Vicente del Bosque has troops prepare to face the first game.

South Africa Wary of Uruguay

Johannesburg - Only able to draw 1-1 against Mexico, the 2010 World Cup host, South Africa (South Africa), direct the focus to face a tough opponent on the following games: Uruguay (06/17/2010).

Occupying Group A match against Bafana still leaves two people with the world champions Uruguay and France. Obviously, this will be the toughest challenge for the host.

Determinants of South African victory over Mexico in the opening match, Siphiwe Tshbalala, knew exactly how the quality of players who possessed Uruguay. Although Uruguay is also reaping the results of a draw, never underestimate Tshabalala.

"Victory against Uruguay will be the focus of our attention in the second round and we will endeavor to make this nation proud. (But) Uruguay will be a problem if we look like when dealing with Mexico," said Tshabalala.

Sharpness Diego Forlan Atletico Madrid bombers also noteworthy foster children Carlos Alberto Parreira. Central defender, Bongani Khumalo, admitted inspired his ability by Forlan rather than have to figure out how to menghalaunya.

"Diego world-class players. However, the important thing is to play in this tournament as well as possible," Khumalo said, quoted by Reuters on Monday (6/14/2010).

USA for the coming 2010 World Cup

FIFA World Cup South Africa organizing committee (OC) in 2010 welcomed the arrival of United States national team, which arrived in South Africa Monday afternoon at the OR Tambo International Airport.

"The United States won the hearts of South Africans when the United States victory in the Confederations Cup last year and we welcome the return visit to South Africa. More than 136 000 tickets have been sold to fans, the United States will be followed by his fans next week, "said Jordaan.

"We've been here and play with these conditions. The players know what they want. It felt good to return to South Africa. All I can say is that the team was ready to begin. World Cup this time held in the winter, which means will be very cold. This is good for football, because they will play in a fast tempo, "said United States coach Bob Bradley.

"We will play at the same stadium, same city, so we will meet the same conditions. So far, preparations are very good. We respect every team that joined in this group, we have a good team. Will be a difficult job, but we are ready. We have enough time from now until December 12 next. I think this will be the greatest World Cup, "Bradley added.

The United States will open the game against England in Rustenburg on June 12 and went to Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg to meet with Slovenia on 18 June. Final match will meet Algeria in Tshwane / Pretoria on 23 June.