How will the Home Countries fare in South Africa?

The World Cup is never an easy competition to predict and 2010 in South Africa will be no different. The World Cup betting odds are already proving that the tournament could potentially be won by several teams and among the betting favourites are a lot of European teams most notably Spain, England, Italy and you can never count out the likes of France and Germany. What makes predicting a tournament like the World Cup so hard is that on paper lots of teams look capable of winning it. The problem facing the European teams is that no European team has ever won the World Cup outside of the continent. The World Cup 2010 in South Africa could be the year that it all gets turned around.

With so many strong European teams it is hard to believe that a European team won’t win the World Cup this year. Although some teams have easier groups than others the competition amongst the European teams is strong.

Spain have a squad full of established world class players such as David Villa, Fernando Torres, Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Sergio Ramos they have a team full of depth, quality and experience. Having won the European championships they have put the trials of the past behind them and no have a team spirit and belief that they can progress well in tournaments. Spain have a bit of everything and there football is often a joy to behold they cannot be counted out of doing the World and European double in South Africa.

England also have a squad of strong and passionate players that have a determined nature under new coach Fabio Capello. With some of the best players in the world in their squad England now need to convert their dominance on paper to dominance on the pitch. Many believe that this is their best chance since 1966 to re-establish themselves as world-beaters. Wayne Rooney, Steven Gerrard and John Terry are three of the key players that England rely upon and they will need to prove their worth in South Africa in order to avoid another disappointing World Cup for England.

Italy, Germany and France are also among the favourites in the World Cup betting odds and all three of these teams are renowned tournament teams and have won several World Cups between them in recent years as well as the past. Italy were the team who came out on top in the last World Cup and will believe that their style of play can lead them to the same success. Germany have proven themselves on the world stage time and time again and are always a threat in tournament situations. France having qualified with the luck of the Irish will be looking to show the world they are worthy of being in the World Cup and have been drawn in a very favourable group. The World Cup is wide open and 888sport.com will be offering the best World Cup betting odds throughout the summer tournament.