World Cup South Africa 2010 - Group A

Group A consist of host South Africa, Mexico, Uruguay, and France. This is a pretty tough group for everyone.

South Africa
South Africa as the host should get plenty of support from the crowd and traditionally host countries tend to do quite well. To be honest apart from the ones in the Premier League I don't really know their players. They are a decent team and with the crowd behind them they could finish second in the group and get through to the next stage.

Player to watch: Steven Pienaar

Mexico
Saw them play again England and to be honest not quite convinced with their display. Since then though they have most recently beat Italy in a warm up match and the team is a lot more up beat about their chances. Their goal keeper though is a bit short so that could be their weakness but they have world class players on the field. If they can all stay fit they could take out the group (but I say second is more realistic).

Player to watch: Javier Hernandez


Uruguay
Another team I don't really know much about... but they are South American and they are usually a decent team. Unfortunately I cannot see them getting beyond the group stage and if lucky they may finish 3rd.

Player to watch: Luis Suarez

France
Ah France... Has to be a favourite to take the group right? They were lucky to qualify and having lost to China in the most recent game a lot of people might be writing them off. I however think they are going to come through with the goods and while it will be tough they could finish top with wins against South Africa and one of Mexico or Uruguay.


Player to watch: Yoann Gourcuff

Final Standing
France
Mexico
South Africa
Uruguay