Arsenal's Samir Nasri, Man City's Patrick Vieira and Real Madrid's costly forward Karim Benzema are left out of France's 30-man World Cup squad.
Vieira & Nasri left out by France (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676453.stm)
Inter Milan duo Esteban Cambiasso and Javier Zanetti have been omitted from Argentina's provisional 30-man squad for this summer's World Cup.
Cambiasso out of Argentina squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676659.stm)
Arsenal's Carlos Vela and West Ham striker Guillermo Franco have been included in Mexico's provisional 26-man World Cup squad.
English-based duo in Mexico squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676730.stm)
Atalanta midfielder Jaime Valdes is recalled to Chile's preliminary World Cup squad four years after his last appearance for his country.
Valdes earns shock Chile recall (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8677221.stm)
Former Germany Under-21 international Kevin-Prince Boateng is cleared by Fifa to play for Ghana at the World Cup.
Boateng cleared to play for Ghana (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8677827.stm)
Netherlands skipper Giovanni van Bronckhorst announces that he will retire from playing after this summer's World Cup finals.
Van Bronckhorst to quit playing (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8677797.stm)
Blackburn boss Sam Allardyce accuses Fabio Capello of omitting Paul Robinson from his preliminary World Cup squad for personal reasons.
Robinson omission irks Allardyce (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8678029.stm)
Bafana Bafana pick a provisional 29-man squad for the World Cup.
South Africa finalise Cup squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8654863.stm)
Algeria coach Rabah Saadane names a 25-man preliminary squad for the World Cup in South Afirca.
Algeria add five players to squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8659893.stm)
Fulham striker Bobby Zamora speaks for the first time since having to pull out of possible selection for England's World Cup squad because of injury.
Zamora admits World Cup heartache (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8679361.stm)
North Korea's World Cup squad includes three Koreans born and playing in Japan.
North Korea select J-league stars (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8680230.stm)
England manager Fabio Capello is considering playing with three central defenders at the World Cup finals in South Africa, BBC Sport understands.
Capello considering new formation (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8681745.stm)
Former captain David Beckham is considering an offer from manager Fabio Capello to join his staff for England's 2010 World Cup campaign.
Beckham offered England position (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8682419.stm)
Manchester City defender Nedum Onuoha, who has played for England Under-21s, insists he has not ruled out playing for Nigeria.
Onuoha leaves Nigeria door open (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8684398.stm)
Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk trims his provisional World Cup squad from 30 to 27 players.
Trio omitted from Dutch Cup squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676023.stm)
World Cup winner Laurent Blanc will quit as Bordeaux coach and replace Raymond Domenech as manager of France after this summer's World Cup.
Blanc to be France boss after Cup (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8685345.stm)
Katlego Mphela scores a brace as South Africa beat Thailand 4-0 in the first of their pre-World Cup friendlies.
South Africa 4-0 Thailand (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8685618.stm)
Lord Triesman is to stand down as chairman of the Football Association as well as the England 2018 World Cup bid.
Triesman quits FA & 2018 Cup jobs (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/8685009.stm)
Former England captain Bryan Robson believes World Cup managers could struggle against the noise of the South African plastic trumpet, the vuvuzela.
Robson sounds Cup trumpet warning (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8685750.stm)
A Confederation of African Football pardon means Algeria's Nadir Belhadj and Cameroon's Aurelien Chedjou could start in their countries' opening World Cup matches.
Cup hope for Belhadj and Chedjou (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8685559.stm)
Germany and Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack is ruled out of this summer's World Cup because of an ankle injury.
Injured Ballack out of World Cup (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8684774.stm)
France retain uncapped pair Mathieu Valbuena and Marc Planus in their World Cup squad after trimming it from 30 to 24 players.
France keep uncapped duo in squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676453.stm)
South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo names two English-based players in his 26-man preliminary squad for this summer's World Cup in South Africa.
South Korea trim World Cup squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8653765.stm)
England fly out to their altitude training camp in Austria, with 24 of their 30-man squad making the trip, after flight restrictions are lifted at Heathrow
England fly out for Austria trip (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8686439.stm)
South Africa journalists claim to have smuggled knives, syringes and razors onto planes before the World Cup.
'Porous' SA air security exposed (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/africa/8687537.stm)
Chile coach Marcelo Bielsa drops five players, including midfielder Jaime Valdes, from his provisional squad for the World Cup.
Valdes dropped from Chile squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8677221.stm)
Ghana midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng apologises for the tackle that ruled Germany captain Michael Ballack out of next month's World Cup.
Boateng sorry for Ballack tackle (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8689645.stm)
Gary Neville queries Fabio Capello's decision to go without specialist right-back cover in his World Cup squad.
Neville questions Capello squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8689245.stm)
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien will find out later this week if he has any chance of playing for Ghana in the World Cup.
Essien set to hear World Cup fate (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8689796.stm)
Penalty-takers will no longer be allowed to halt at the end of their run-ups to try to fool the goalkeeper in a rule change which will come into force in time for the World Cup.
Penalty 'feints' set to be banned (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8690435.stm)
Defender Christoph Spycher pulls out of Switzerland's World Cup squad because of a knee injury and quits international football.
Spycher quits Switzerland set-up (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8690633.stm)
Germany captain Michael Ballack insists he will play international football again despite being forced to miss the World Cup with an ankle injury.
Germany career not over - Ballack (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8691955.stm)
Blackpool's Hameur Bouazza tells the BBC he is 'shocked' by being left out of Algeria's squad for the World Cup.
Bouazza 'shocked' at exclusion (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8692143.stm)
Jamie Carragher says the chance to play under Fabio Capello played a "massive" part in his decision to come out of international retirement.
Lure of Capello tempted Carragher (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8692549.stm)
Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini fails to make the cut for Argentina's 23-man World Cup squad.
Coloccini out of Argentina squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676659.stm)
Ivory Coast coach Sven-Goran Eriksson must wait until Monday before gathering his entire squad together for the first time.
Eriksson must wait for Elephants (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8695218.stm)
The suits to be worn by the England World Cup football team are modelled by some of the team.
World Cup suits modelled by England (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8694687.stm)
Euro 2008 winner Marcos Senna is left out of Spain's final 23-man squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Spain omit Senna from Cup squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8695232.stm)
World champions Italy offer Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli the chance to succeed Marcello Lippi as national team boss after the World Cup.
Prandelli approached on Italy job (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8695718.stm)
Chelsea duo Slobodan Rajkovic and Nemanja Matic do not make the cut as Serbia trim their World Cup squad to 24 players.
Chelsea pair discarded by Serbia (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676508.stm)
Algeria's Rabah Saadane says he represents 'all African coaches' as the Desert Foxes start their World Cup camp.
Algeria's Saadane stands alone (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8697643.stm)
A Fifa official is "disappointed" at selling just 40,000 World Cup tickets to African countries outside South Africa.
World Cup sales in Africa 'poor' (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/world/africa/10132613.stm)
England's Group C opponents Slovenia keep faith with the core of players who ensured they were one of the World Cup's shock qualifiers.
Four cut from Slovenia Cup squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8675494.stm)
France midfielder Lassana Diarra is ruled out of the World Cup in South Africa with a stomach injury.
France's Diarra out of World Cup (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8698918.stm)
More than 74,000 South African football fans attend the first match at Soccer City - venue for the World Cup final.
SA opens World Cup final stadium (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/world/africa/10142089.stm)
Steven Gerrard admits time is running out for England's senior stars to make their mark on the world stage.
Gerrard urges England to deliver (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8698616.stm)
South Africa will not choose midfielder Andile Jali for the World Cup after he was sent to the United States for a check-up on a possible heart condition.
SA's Jali ruled out of World Cup (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8697801.stm)
Sunderland striker Darren Bent hopes to play in England's friendly with Mexico in an attempt to prove he deserves a place in this summer's World Cup squad.
Bent out to prove World Cup worth (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8699833.stm)
World Cup hosts South Africa continue their build-up to the tournament with an encouraging 1-1 with Bulgaria in Johannesburg.
South Africa draw with Bulgaria (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8700968.stm)
England produce a disjointed display as they beat Mexico 3-1 in an entertaining World Cup warm-up match which sees Ledley King on the scoresheet and Glen Johnson score a cracker.
England 3-1 Mexico (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8699042.stm)
Germany midfielder Christian Traesch will miss the World Cup after injuring his ankle during a friendly match at the squad's training camp in Italy.
Germany hit by injury to Traesch (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8702311.stm)
Middlesbrough striker Scott McDonald is one of three players cut from Australia's World Cup squad
McDonald out of Australia squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8674381.stm)
Coach Fabio Capello says there is more to come from England after an unconvincing 3-1 win over Mexico ahead of the World Cup.
Capello demands more from England (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8702368.stm)
Goals from Kevin Doyle and Liam Lawrence help the Republic of Ireland beat World Cup finalists Paraguay in Tuesday's friendly at Dublin's RDS.
Republic of Ireland 2-1 Paraguay (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8701396.stm)
Tottenham's Ledley King is confident he can play in every England game at the World Cup in South Africa if he is asked to by coach Fabio Capello.
King gives England fitness pledge (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8705097.stm)
England midfielder Gareth Barry is given another week to prove his fitness for the World Cup.
Barry faces race to prove fitness (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8665716.stm)
England's first opponents in this summer's World Cup, the United States, lose 4-2 to the Czech Republic in a friendly in Connecticut.
US beaten by Czechs in friendly (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8705262.stm)
England striker Wayne Rooney dismisses reports he is struggling with injuries ahead of the World Cup in South Africa.
Rooney plays down fitness fears (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8705531.stm)
England players will not be allowed to post comments on Twitter or Facebook or write articles for newspapers during the World Cup, BBC Sport learns.
England stars banned from Twitter (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8706043.stm)
Fit-again Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel is set to join up with the rest of the Super Eagles squad on Friday
Mikel to join Super Eagles squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8706219.stm)
Arsenal captain Cesc Fabregas says Arsene Wenger has told him to focus on the World Cup rather than a possible move to Barcelona.
Fabregas inspired by Wenger talk (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/a/arsenal/8690067.stm)
Former Rangers midfielder DaMarcus Beasley is included the USA's 23-man World Cup squad.
Beasley makes US World Cup squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676462.stm)
Switzerland forward Marco Streller will miss the World Cup in South Africa after injuring his thigh in training.
Swiss rocked by Streller injury (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8707649.stm)
Five-time world champions Brazil will play Tanzania in a pre-World Cup friendly in Dar es Salaam.
Tanzania confirm Brazil friendly (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8705672.stm)
Five-time world champions Brazil will play Zimbabwe and Tanzania in pre-World Cup friendly matches.
Brazil face Zimbabwe & Tanzania (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8709267.stm)
Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk names his final 23-man squad for the World Cup.
Dutch name final World Cup squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676023.stm)
Chelsea midfielder Michael Essien is ruled out of Ghana's squad for the World Cup after failing to recover from injury in time.
Michael Essien out of World Cup (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8709466.stm)
Mexico striker Javier Hernandez seals his move to Manchester United from Chivas de Guadalajara after the Home Office grants a work permit.
Hernandez completes Man Utd move (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/8709574.stm)
World Cup hosts South Africa celebrate their arrival in Johannesburg's Soccer City in fine style as they beat Colombia 2-1 on Thursday.
South Africa extend unbeaten run (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8710050.stm)
Celtic striker Morten Rasmussen will not travel to the World Cup after he was left out of Denmark's final 23-man squad.
Rasmussen cut from Denmark squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676159.stm)
Argentina forward Lionel Messi says England are among the leading contenders to lift the World Cup in South Africa this summer.
England are a real threat - Messi (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8710906.stm)
Bayern Munich full-back Philipp Lahm will captain Germany at the World Cup in place of injured Michael Ballack.
Lahm replaces Ballack as captain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8711458.stm)
Robbie Keane gets two and debutant Paul Green also scores as the Republic of Ireland beat Algeria 3-0.
Algeria beaten by Ireland (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/irish/8712258.stm)
Cameroon captain Samuel Eto'o says he will rethink playing in the World Cup after criticism from legend Roger Milla.
Eto'o threatens to skip Cup (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/africa/8712839.stm)
Fiorentina coach Cesare Prandelli will take over as Italy boss when Marcello Lippi steps down after the World Cup.
Prandelli to be next Italy boss (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8695718.stm)
Two own goals give England an unconvincing 2-1 win over Japan in their final warm-up game before flying to South Africa for the World Cup.
Japan 1-2 England (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8712673.stm)
Nigeria are still searching for their first victory under Lars Lagerback after a 1-1 draw with Colombia on Sunday.
Colombia hold an improved Nigeria (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8714337.stm)
Barcelona midfielder Jonathan dos Santos is left out of Mexico's 23-man squad for this summer's World Cup in South Africa.
Mexico drop Jonathan dos Santos (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676730.stm)
South Africa captain Aaron Mokoena, on his 100th appearance, leads Bafana Bafana to a convincing 5-0 victory over Guatemala.
Mokoena marks landmark in SA win (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8714955.stm)
South Korea coach Huh Jung-moo names two English-based players in his 26-man preliminary squad for this summer's World Cup in South Africa.
South Korea name World Cup squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8653765.stm)
South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira drops West Ham striker Benni McCarthy from his final 23-man squad for this summer's World Cup.
McCarthy dropped by South Africa (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8654863.stm)
Slovakia coach Vladimir Weiss gambles on the fitness of four players, including Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel, in his 23-man World Cup squad.
Skrtel makes final Slovakia squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676388.stm)
Germany drop defender Andreas Beck from their final 23-man squad for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
Beck dropped by Germany (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8664938.stm)
Former Manchester United striker Giuseppe Rossi is a surprise omission from Italy's final World Cup squad.
Rossi left out of Italy Cup squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8675667.stm)
Real Madrid defender Pepe is named in Portugal's final 23-man squad for the World Cup.
Pepe makes Portugal squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8676171.stm)
The Netherlands prove too good for Ghana in a World Cup warm-up friendly, winning 4-1 in Rotterdam.
Dutch outclass Ghana in friendly (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8717042.stm)
England's David James joins the growing list of goalkeepers to voice concern about the World Cup's new Jabulani ball.
James criticises World Cup ball (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8716699.stm)
Nigeria's Super Eagles arrive in South Africa after a delayed departure from the UK.
Nigeria fly into SA after delay (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8718156.stm)
South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira drops West Ham striker Benni McCarthy from his final 23-man squad for this summer's World Cup.
McCarthy dropped by S Africa (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8654863.stm)
Coach Rabah Saadane drops one player, goalkeeper Mohamed Zemmamouche, from his squad for the World Cup in South Africa.
Sadaane names Algeria squad (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8659893.stm)
Australia manager Pim Verbeek excludes Middlesbrough's Rhys Williams from his 23-man World Cup squad but injured forward Harry Kewell is included.
Australia discard Boro's Williams (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8674381.stm)
Middlesbrough manager Gordon Strachan is angered by comments from Australia coach Pim Verbeek about Rhys Williams.
Strachan hits back at Aussie boss (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/teams/m/middlesbrough/8718359.stm)
England coach Fabio Capello signs an amended contract committing him to the job until after Euro 2012.
Capello commits future to England (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8718890.stm)
Brazil beat Zimbabwe 3-0 in Harare on Wednesday in front of thousands of fans witnessing the first visit of a non-African international team since 1980.
Brazil win thrills fans in Harare (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8719053.stm)
England boss Fabio Capello reveals his squad numbers for the World Cup in South Africa with Joe Cole, David James and Peter Crouch in his first 11.
England reveal 2010 squad numbers (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8720235.stm)
Engineers who designed the official World Cup football hit back at criticism of their ball by some players.
Designers defend World Cup ball (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/science_and_environment/10231975.stm)
Manager Fabio Capello says England have been "cursed" by bad luck after captain Rio Ferdinand's injury-enforced departure from their World Cup squad.
Capello bemoans England 'curse' (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8723762.stm)
Nigeria midfielder John Mikel Obi is ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury.
Nigeria's Mikel out of World Cup (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8723880.stm)
England defender Ledley King believes his body will stand up to the rigours of playing matches in quick succession during the World Cup.
King confident he can remain fit (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8724609.stm)
Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac admits he does not know whether key midfielder Sulley Muntari will be fit to start the World Cup.
Muntari a fitness worry for Ghana (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8724706.stm)
United States striker Jozy Altidore returns to training after injuring his ankle on Wednesday.
Altidore boost for United States (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8721597.stm)
Australia are not expecting Brad Jones to return to the World Cup finals after the Middlesbrough goalkeeper returns home because of his young son's illness.
Aussie keeper Jones returns home (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8724986.stm)
Sixteen people, including two policemen, are injured after a crush outside a South African ground hosting a World Cup warm-up game.
Fans injured in SA stadium crush (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8724848.stm)
South Africa keeper Itumeleng Khune admits he faces competition for his place in the team for the World Cup.
S Africa keeper worried for place (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8720283.stm)
Hosts South Africa round up their World Cup preparations by defeating Denmark 1-0 - extending their unbeaten run to 12 matches.
SA beat Denmark in last warm-up (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8724133.stm)
Nigerian officials insist they had no alternative but to go ahead with Sunday's warm-up game, where 16 people were injured outside the ground.
Nigerians defend choice of venue (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8726352.stm)
Ivory Coast are hopeful captain Didier Drogba will play a part at the World Cup after his recovery from a broken arm is described as very encouraging.
Ivory Coast hopeful over Drogba (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8722701.stm)
England canter to a 3-0 win over the Platinum Stars in their final match before the World Cup in Moruleng.
England cruise to warm-up win (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8725349.stm)
South Africa deports 10 Argentines who police say were planning to disrupt the World Cup, which starts this week.
South Africa deports 'hooligans' (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/2/hi/world/africa/10257163.stm)
Tanzania are waiting to find out just how high the price will be of inviting Brazil to play a friendly with the country's national team.
Tanzania count cost of Brazil match (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8728004.stm)
Rio Ferdinand says his England and Man Utd team-mate Wayne Rooney will have no disciplinary issues in South Africa.
No fears over Rooney - Ferdinand (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8727468.stm)
Spain playmaker Andres Iniesta has a minor thigh injury, according to the national team doctor.
Iniesta scan reveals minor injury (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8729849.stm)
Coach Fabio Capello reprimands a group of photographers prior to England's training session at their Royal Bafokeng World Cup base on Wednesday.
Capello angry with photographers (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8727946.stm)
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Joe Cole believes his experience could win him a place in the England team to face the United States in their World Cup opener on Saturday.
Joe Cole seeks start against US (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8730692.stm)
Hosts South Africa take on Mexico in Johannesburg in the opening match of the 2010 World Cup.
Live - South Africa v Mexico (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_01)
Siphiwe Tshabalala scores a memorable goal, but Mexico's Rafael Marquez ultimately denies hosts South Africa in the opening match of the 2010 World Cup.
Marquez denies win for South Africa (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_01)
Uruguay and France play out an uninspiring 0-0 draw in their opening Group A game in Cape Town.
France and Uruguay labour to draw (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_02)
Captain Steven Gerrard and coach Fabio Capello warn England's players to keep their calm in their World Cup opener against the United States after reports suggested officials will be targeting dissent.
England players warned on dissent (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8732497.stm)
Siphiwe Tshabalala scores a memorable goal, but Mexico's Rafael Marquez ultimately denies hosts South Africa in the opening match of the 2010 World Cup.
South Africa 1-1 Mexico (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_01)
South Korea begin their World Cup campaign with a confident victory over Greece in Port Elizabeth.
South Korea 2-0 Greece (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_03)
Argentina get their 2010 World Cup campaign off to a winning start and silence some of their doubters with a dominant performance against Nigeria in Johannesburg.
Argentina 1-0 Nigeria (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_04)
Robert Green's error gifts the US an equaliser as an unconvincing England side are held 1-1 in their opening World Cup game.
England held by US after Green howler (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_05)
Robert Koren's late goal gives Slovenia victory over 10-man Algeria in their opening World Cup game in Polokwane to send them top of Group C.
Algeria 0-1 Slovenia (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_06)
Robert Koren's late goal gives Slovenia victory over 10-man Algeria in their opening World Cup game in Polokwane to send them top of Group C.
Slovenia edge to win over Algeria (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_06)
An 85th-minute penalty from Asamoah Gyan ensures Ghana begin their Group D campaign with victory against 10-man Serbia.
Ghana strike late to beat 10-man Serbia (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_07)
Germany provide a signal of intent with a 4-0 demolition of 10-man Australia to get their World Cup campaign off to a flying start.
Ruthless Germany hammer Australia (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_08)
The Netherlands play Denmark in the first match on day four of the World Cup in South Africa, with Japan facing Cameroon and Italy taking on Paraguay later.
Live - Netherlands v Denmark (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_09)
Two second-half goals give Netherlands a 2-0 victory over lacklustre Denmark in their opening Group E match.
Netherlands seal win over Denmark (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_09)
Keisuke Honda's first-half strike ensures Japan get off to a perfect start in World Cup Group E, although Cameroon strike the woodwork late on.
Honda earns opening win for Japan (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_10)
Defending champions Italy come from a goal down to clinch a 1-1 draw against Paraguay in their Group F opener in Cape Town.
Italy fight back to hold Paraguay (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_11)
New Zealand face Slovakia before Ivory Coast take on Portugal and Brazil play North Korea on World Cup day five.
Live - New Zealand v Slovakia (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_12)
Winston Reid's injury-time header earns New Zealand a 1-1 draw against Slovakia.
New Zealand snatch last-gasp draw (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_12)
Ivory Coast and Portugal share a dour goalless draw in their first Group G match in Port Elizabeth.
Portugal and Ivory Coast draw blank (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_13)
Second-half goals from Maicon and Elano help Brazil overcome a spirited North Korea 2-1 in their opening game of the tournament.
Brazil edge out resilient North Korea (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_14)
Honduras and Chile begin their campaigns before Spain face the Swiss and hosts South Africa take on Uruguay on day six of the World Cup.
Live - Honduras v Chile (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_15)
Chile begin their World Cup campaign with a lively victory over Honduras.
Slick Chile too good for Honduras (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_15)
Switzerland provide the first surprise result of the 2010 World Cup by beating 2008 European champions Spain 1-0 in Group H.
Swiss secure shock win over Spain (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_16)
Diego Forlan scores twice as World Cup hosts South Africa slump to a 3-0 defeat against Group A rivals Uruguay in Pretoria.
Uruguay hammer hosts South Africa (http://news.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/-/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_17)