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In Pictures: 2010: The year in pictures
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Gallery: Top 10 goals of the World Cup
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/02
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Gallery: Top 2010 World Cup controversies
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In Pictures: 2010: The year in pictures
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Gallery: Top 10 goals of the World Cup
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Spain celebrates World Cup win; Dutch blame Paul the Octopus
As fans of Spain luxuriate in the glow of the country's first World Cup championship, fans of the Netherlands search for an explanation of what went wrong. Some blame the referee, others point to Paul the Octopus.
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Spain vs The Netherlands: No dramas, just pure soccer
In Sunday's match of Spain vs The Netherlands, most Europeans are excited about watching two great teams whose styles and history go way back, but who have never won.
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Germany hopes Paul the Octopus is wrong
Paul the Octopus picked Spain to win in the semifinal match between Spain and Germany.
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Morning after: The Netherlands' World Cup fans euphoric in Cape Town
The Netherlands' World Cup fans are basking in the orange glow of Tuesday's semifinal victory over Uruguay, which propels Holland into the championship match for the first time since 1978.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 07/02
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Gallery: Top 2010 World Cup controversies
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South Africa World Cup baby names: Moms choose Fifa, Bafana, and Soccer City
South Africa World Cup baby names such as Fifa, Bafana, and Soccer City are proliferating in the Rainbow Nation as white and black families name their children after stadiums and teams.
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Ghana vs. Australia: 1-1 tie leaves both teams with major challenges
Ghana missed a good chance to all but confirm their place in the last 16 after failing to break down a determined Australian side that, for the second match running, finished with 10 men.
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Bafana Bafana: Embarrassing early exit looms for World Cup host
Bafana Bafana sadness: South African officials are asking local fans to find other World Cup teams to root for.
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Higuain Hat Trick emulates Batistuta, gets Argentina big win
Higuain Hat Trick: Gonzalo Higuain scored Argentina's first hat trick at a World Cup in 12 years.
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In Pictures: Vuvuzela overload
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World Cup stadiums: What's with all the empty seats?
World Cup stadiums have had gaping holes where people should be. South Africans fret that it's a sign that the Cup will not bring the prosperity that they had been promised by FIFA and politicians.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/14
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World Cup: Police take over security at Cape Town stadium
World Cup: Police take over security after dispute.
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Netherlands vs. Denmark: Dutch dark horses cruise to victory after Dane's own goal
A bizarre own goal, which went in off Daniel Agger’s back, gave the Dutch the lead just after half-time. Another goal gave the Dutch a 2-0 win in today's Netherlands vs. Denmark game.
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Photos of the Day: Photos of the Day 06/11
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Nelson Mandela can't make World Cup but sends welcome message
Nelson Mandela sent a message, via South African President Jacob Zuma, that the revelers should enjoy themselves. They took it to heart.
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Mexico vs. South Africa: Rainbow Nation finds a hero in Tshabalala
South Africa’s midfielder Siphiwe Tshabalala is now a hero in the Rainbow Nation after scoring a left-footed blast in the 55th minute of the Mexico vs. South Africa World Cup opener.
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Mexico vs. South Africa: Who’s got the edge in the World Cup opening game?
World Cup stalwart Mexico should hand South Africa its first defeat, but don’t underestimate the power of homefield advantage. Mexico vs. South Africa kicks off at 10 am EST.
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All-world entertainment for World Cup concert
On the eve of the World Cup, a concert featuring the Black Eyed Peas, Shakira, and South African entertainers took place in Soweto.
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Cape Town hoopla kicks off with World Cup concert and fan festival
On the eve of World Cup 2010 in South Africa, thousands of fans clad in all colors converged for a concert in front of Cape Town City Hall, filling the air with the din of vuvuzelas and honking horns.
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As World Cup 2010 kicks off, where South Africa stands 16 years after apartheid
South Africa is a model of racial reconciliation following decades of apartheid, with a burgeoning black middle class. But high crime, unequal wealth, and social tensions persist as the nation hosts World Cup 2010.
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