| The 2010 FIFA World Cup isn't far away now. Friendly | | | | FIFA has allocated 420 million dollars in prize money for |
| games are still being played out for the lead up to the | | | | this major sporting event. Losers of the group stage |
| cup. Preparations for each of the 32 nations that have | | | | receive a massive 8 million dollars. Winners the cup get |
| reached the cup are underway. Countries such as | | | | 30 million dollars and the runner up gets 24 million |
| Australia and USA are playing friendly matches which | | | | dollars. A lot of prize money is at stake and millions of |
| will be great preparations for the World Cup. | | | | dollars of bets will be placed on matches. |
| This year the magnificent soccer cup is going to be | | | | This is a worldwide event and millions of people will be |
| hosted by the lovely South Africa. The country of | | | | tuned into their radios, TVs, Internet broadcasts etc... |
| South Africa hasn't held this major event before. It is | | | | and viewing this event. The Olympic games has just |
| the 19th cup and 32 amazing nations will come | | | | as many nations taking part in many different sports. |
| together in South Africa to take part it what will be an | | | | The World Cup is a lot different because it is only one |
| amazing soccer tournament. | | | | sport. Soccer is an amazing game of skill and sporting |
| Countries like Brazil, Argentina and England have got | | | | ability. |
| through qualification rounds to be in the final 32. There | | | | People love to show their support of their nations by |
| 32 nations are split into 8 groups of 4. The groups start | | | | purchasing soccer jerseys. These fantastic soccer |
| at Group A which has the host nation South Africa all | | | | jerseys are obtained online or at department stores. |
| the way to group H which has a favourite to win | | | | They are made by famous manufacturers like Nike |
| Spain. | | | | and look just like the ones the players wear. Sporting |
| Australia which I am going to support and cheer for | | | | your very own soccer jerseys can show your support |
| are in Group D. Group D also has countries like Serbia, | | | | for your nation. |
| Ghana and Germany. For those American soccer | | | | In conclusion, you don't have to wait long for the 2010 |
| fans, USA is in Group C. Group C has the likes of | | | | FIFA World Cup. It is going to kick off very soon and |
| England, Algeria, Slovenia. Both Australia and USA | | | | you can be rest assured that millions of eyes will be |
| have great chances of getting into the Round of 16. | | | | tuned in to watch this amazing soccer tournament. |