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FIFA World Cup 2010 from South Africa has officially wrapped up, and the tournament was a memorable one for several reasons. The beautiful game’s signature tournament made its first appearance on the continent of Africa, and although goals were hard to come by at first, the action picked up in the elimination rounds. In the end, Spain defeated the Netherlands 1-0 to claim their first ever championship.

Four South American teams entered the Round of 8 at FIFA World Cup 2010 from South Africa, but only one advanced to the semi-finals. Conversely, only three European teams were represented in the quarterfinals, the fewest in the history of soccer’s greatest tournament. But each of them found a way to overcome their overseas opponents, making for an exciting final four.

The odds-on favorites all did what they were expected to do on the final days of Round 2 at the FIFA World Cup of soccer from South Africa. European powers, Spain and the Netherlands, each advanced, while the ever dominant Brazil sent a message to its final eight counterparts with a lopsided win over Chile. Paraguay, on the other hand, barely squeaked past Japan on penalty kicks.

FIFA World CUP 2010 has hit the elimination stage, and the goals keep coming. Although this year’s tournament got off to a slow offensive start, the first two days of the knock out stage featured high-powered soccer action as Gemany, Argentina, and Uruguay all advanced, while the USA’s tournament was ended by Africa’s lone remaining representative, Ghana.

32 teams entered FIFA World Cup 2010. Now there are 16. With group play wrapping up Friday, half of this year’s hopefuls have officially been sent packing, including some big surprises in the way of last tournament’s champions and runners-up – Italy and France, respectively. Now there are no more do-overs. It’s win or go home in the remaining soccer matches to be played in the world’s most watched tournament.

The 2006 defending champions have failed to make it beyond the group stage. Italy joined France as the other European soccer superpower to make an embarrassingly early exit from FIFA World Cup 2010 this week after losing 3-2 to Slovakia in group play.

Portugal put on the most dominant performance of the tournament, while Spain and South Africa got themselves on track at FIFA World Cup 2010 during play on Days 11 and 12. France meanwhile, continued their dismal play and have become Europe’s biggest soccer loser in this tournament.

After a few days of drama and shocking upsets at FIFA World Cup 2010, the second weekend of the world’s greatest soccer tournament went much more as expected in terms of results. However, the trend of European soccer super powers coming up short continued when Italy failed to defeat New Zealand. However, their E.U. counterparts in Denmark and Holland found more success.

Algeria shocked England by holding them to a 0-0 drawArgentina put up a huge win on Day 7 of the FIFA World Cup 2010, but the big story as the week closed was the shocking failure of some European soccer superpowers. France and Germany each suffered upset losses, while England played to a draw against huge underdog Algeria. England is still looking for their first win in this dramatic tournament.

Argentina opened Day 7 with a 4-1 shellacking of South Korea. Gonzalo Higuain played hero for the Argentineans, draining a hat trick that has all but guaranteed his side a spot in the next round. Superstar Lionel Messi was in the mix for Argentina, making key plays on three of his team’s goals.

Algeria shocked England by holding them to a 0-0 drawArgentina put up a huge win on Day 7 of the FIFA World Cup 2010, but the big story as the week closed was the shocking failure of some European soccer superpowers. France and Germany each suffered upset losses, while England played to a draw against huge underdog Algeria. England is still looking for their first win in this dramatic tournament.

Argentina opened Day 7 with a 4-1 shellacking of South Korea. Gonzalo Higuain played hero for the Argentineans, draining a hat trick that has all but guaranteed his side a spot in the next round. Superstar Lionel Messi was in the mix for Argentina, making key plays on three of his team’s goals.

The FIFA World Cup 2010 had its first real upset on Wednesday when Switzerland shocked Spain 1-0 in group play. The Swiss were an underdog to advance beyond group play, while Spain was the favorite in Group H, which also includes Chile and Honduras.

It was draws all around in Group F, while Japan and the Netherlands put their stamp on Group E. Brazil also stepped up in group play at the 2010 FIFA World Cup on Days 4 and 5 of the tournament celebrating the beautiful game. Soccer fans all around the world are keeping their eyes trained on the action as competition continues.

Groups B, C, and D gave the world their first look on Days Two and Three of the FIFA World Cup 2010. South Korea and Germany came through with big wins in the world’s grandest soccer tournament. Meanwhile, England and the USA each had to settle for a tie in their opening match in South Africa.

It’s a big weekend for soccer fans, with the action kicking off June 11 in the FIFA World Cup 2010. It’s the biggest tournament in the world for what most of its fans call football. South Africa is the host country, making this the first time the continent of Africa has played host to the world’s most beautiful game.