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Robben is nursing a hamstring injury he picked up during a 6-1 win over Hungary in a friendly on Saturday.

A study noted how players about to kick a ball could be distracted by the goalkeepers in front of them.

Guillermo Ochoa and Oscar Perez are battling to start the tournament opener on Friday against South Africa.

After the injury to Rio Ferdinand, Ledley King could make his first tournament appearance in six years.

Diego Forlan managed to complete his team's first World Cup practice in South Africa despite picking up a knock.

Carlos Queiroz has flown to the Rainbow Nation countless times but said on Sunday's flight to the World Cup finals was a unique moment.

Substitute Quincy Owusu-Abeyie scored a late goal on Saturday to help Ghana beat Latvia 1-0.

Speculation is intense whether the 91-year-old Mandela, will be well enough to attend any World Cup games.

The Elephants' key player went down under a heavy challenge from Japan defender Tulio after 15 minutes.

South Africa stands on the threshold of a unique World Cup that looks likely to confound pessimists.

Les Bleus trailed early in their first two warm-up games, a 2-1 win over Costa Rica and a 1-1 draw in Tunisia.

Kim Myong Won, who usually plays as a forward, was listed as a goalkeeper in the final squad submitted to FIFA.

Almost three decades ago they impressed the world at the 1982 WC when they held both Spain and Northern Ireland.

Brazil arrived in Harare on Tuesday night for a friendly with Zimbabwe.

The 23-man group selected by Dunga has been practicing in South Africa since last Thursday.

FIFA Secretary-General Jerome Valcke said revised seating plans and allocations had created the extra spaces.