Here's my preview of the final.
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If Germany can contain David Villa. who has scored five goals in the tournament so far, I think they can avenge their 1-0 defeat in the Euro 2008 final.
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Argentina against Germany in Cape Town is the one I'm really looking forward to as I've commentated on two World Cup finals between these two teams.
The final last eight game is Paraguay v Spain. There is a bit of history to this one as well.
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I think the Dutch will stretch Brazil, but I take the South Americans to go through to the semis.
In the other match, Ghana might find this a step too far against the experienced Uruguayans.
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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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Here's my verdict below:
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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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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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Commentating legend John Motson looks forward to both games and the players to watch out for.
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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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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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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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