On Tuesday we have the two final games in the second round of the 2010 World Cup.
The opening clash in Pretoria sees two of the outsiders in the competition in Paraguay and Japan, while the second match sees pre-tournament favourites Spain take on Portugal, who are developing a reputation for having one of the best defences in the tournament.
Here's my day 19 preview - click on the video below to see my picks.
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Well, England's World Cup is over after Sunday's second-round loss to Germany. It was a hugely sad end to a disappointing campaign.
Here's my verdict below:
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Monday's matches feature the Netherlands against Slovakia and Brazil versus Chile.
On the face of it it looks like the Netherlands and Brazil going through, but I don't anticipate an easy time for the favourites in either of these games.
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England versus Germany is a huge game on Sunday as the footballing powerhouses meet in the last 16 of the 2010 World Cup in Bloemfontein.
There is also an all-Latin America clash between Argentina and Mexico at Soccer City in Johannesburg.
Commentating legend John Motson looks back at previous England-Germany encounters and previews both games in South Africa, and gives his predictions.
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It's the start of the third week of the World Cup and the knockout stage begins with Uruguay meeting South Korea and the USA facing Ghana in the last 16.
Commentating legend John Motson looks forward to both games and the players to watch out for.
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On Friday we see the final World Cup group games, including the two sides rated by many to be the best at the tournament: Brazil and Spain.
Commentating legend John Motson looks ahead to four potentially fascinating encounters as the teams in Groups G and H look to qualify for the last 16.
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Well, England are through to the last 16 of the World Cup thanks to a 1-0 victory over Slovenia. Next up it's Germany. While we wait for that, watch the video below for my thoughts on England's display in their final Group C game.
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World champions Italy need to bounce back from their in Group F with a win against Slovakia to ensure they qualify for the second round.
A draw for the Italians could see New Zealand produce one of the great World Cup shocks if they can beat Paraguay and eliminate the 2006 winners.
In Group E Japan take on Denmark in Rustenburg with both sides on three points after each team beat Cameroon and lost to the Netherlands. The Japanese have a superior goal difference, so only need a draw, but the Danes will be hoping Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner can shake off his groin injury and hit the net.
The Dutch, who are already assured of qualification, only need a point against Cameroon to secure top spot in the group.
Here's my day 14 preview - click on the video below to see my picks.
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D-Day for England as Fabio Capello's stuttering side face Group C leaders Slovenia in Port Elizabeth probably needing a win to reach the knock-out stages. With England's World Cup campaign yet to get off the ground, can Capello's team avoid an ignominous early exit in the group stages, a fate the nation last suffered in 1958?
In the other Group C game the United States face Algeria, with both teams still in with a chance of qualifying for the last 16.
Group D is equally finely balanced with all four teams capable of going through. Australia need a win against Serbia as do Ghana, who face Germany.
Here's my day 13 preview - click on the video below to see my picks.
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Not content with three World Cup games a day? Then Tuesday brings us four matches to feast on with Groups A and B to be decided.
In Group A, a draw between Uruguay and Mexico, who each have four points, could dump a horribly disunited France side and hosts South Africa out of the tournament.
Group B leaders Argentina face Greece, while South Korea take on Nigeria.
Here's my day 12 preview - click on the video below to see my picks.
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Spain have the chance to make amends for their shock opening defeat when they take on Honduras, while North Korea face Portugal in a repeat of the 1966 classic and Chile take on Switzerland.
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A mouth-watering encounter between Ivory Coast and Brazil is the highlight of day 10's action at the World Cup, while Italy take on New Zealand and Slovakia face Paraguay.
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I've been watching England matches since 1972, and I'm struggling to remember a performance that was more disjointed or disappointing than the one we witnessed against Algeria in Cape Town on Friday night, as the match ended 0-0.
England coach Fabio Capello is now in the firing line for the first time since he took over from Steve McClaren. The team had a great World Cup qualifying campaign, so what went wrong against Algeria?
Click below to find out what I made of England's display and what I think they need to do to progress to the knockout stages.
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Written off before a ball had been kicked Germany probably produced the performance of the opening group round of matches with their superb 4-0 demolition of Australia. Next up for Joachim Loew's talented young side is Serbia, who desperately need to get some points on the board after their 1-0 defeat by Ghana.
Slovenia and the United States then take centre stage before England resume their bid to qualify from Group C as Fabio Capello's side face Algeria. Can England secure their first win in South Africa?
Here's my day eight preview - click on the video below to see my picks.
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Thursday sees Argentina back in action for their second World Cup Group B game as Diego Maradona's side take on South Korea. Both sides have three points, but can South Korea contain Argentina's formidable attacking line-up?
Greece, who have yet to score a World Cup goal in four games in two tournaments, take on Nigeria in Group B's other game, while Raymond Domenech's struggling France side meet Mexico in Group A.
Here's my day seven preview - click on the video below to see my picks.
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Wednesday sees the final two matches in the first round of the 2010 World Cup as European champions and hot favourites Spain take on Switzerland and Honduras face Chile in Group H.
We will also see the host nation South Africa back in action as they take on Uruguay in Group A as the second round kicks off. I will be looking back on how they performed in their first round games.
Here's my day six preview - click on the video below to see what I reckon will happen.
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Tuesday sees the arrival of five-time winners Brazil as they take on North Korea in a mouthwatering match-up. Portugal meet Ivory Coast in the other match in Group G and New Zealand face Slovakia in Group F.
Here's my day five preview - click on the video below to see my picks.
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After Germany ominously got off to a World Cup flier against Australia over the weekend, Monday is the chance for their fierce rivals the Netherlands to show what they are made of against Denmark.
Much is expected of Bert van Marwijk's side in a match which will have a host of Premier League stars in action, while World Cup holders Italy kick off their World Cup defence against Paraguay.
Here's my day four preview - click on the video below to see my picks.
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England got their World Cup campaign off to a stuttering start against a 1-1 draw with the United States. But remember that in 1966 England drew 0-0 in their opening game of the World Cup, so it's not all doom and gloom. Here's my thoughts about Fabio Capello's performance in their first Group C game in South Africa.
Click on the video below to see my thoughts.
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We're five matches in to the World Cup in South Africa. After comfortable wins for South Korea and Argentina on day two and England's opening match, of course, here's my preview to Sunday's matches at the World Cup, including Germany's first game against Australia.
Click on the video below to see my picks.
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The start of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa is under way. After two draws on the opening day, here's my preview to Saturday's matches at the World Cup, including England's opener against USA.
Click on the video below to see my picks.
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The start of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa is just hours away, so let's not waste any time. Here are my predictions for the day one games, featuring South Africa v Mexico and Uruguay v France.
Click on the video below to see my picks.
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Well, I've made it to South Africa, ready to report on my 10th World Cup finals.
And as we wait for the tournament to kick off on Friday, I've been taking a look at the draw and predicting who I think will make it out of the groups and all the way to the final at Soccer City in Johannesburg on 11 July.
Click on the video below and let me know if you agree with my choices.
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Welcome to World Cup Motty.
I will be filing daily reports from my 10th World Cup finals in South Africa this summer here on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sport website and you will also be able to follow me on throughout the tournament, which starts on 11 June.
In the run-up to the big kick-off, I've been sharing my favourite goals, players and match commentaries from previous tournaments. Here, you can take a look at the teams I think will make a big impact in South Africa (For UK users only). Let me know what you think.
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South Africa 2010 will be John Motson's 10th World Cup with ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sport. John will be filing regular video reports from Cape Town, offering expert insight and opinion as well as recalling his own fond memories of previous tournaments. You can watch World Cup Motty on the ´óÏó´«Ã½ Sport website and the Red Button. John will also be using . You can follow him @worldcupmotty.
