The World Cup, the best sporting event on Earth is starting to become more highly anticipated as the tournement nears. The first game will be South Africa vs Mexico and will be the first in a tough group.South AfricaThe hosts will be under ma sive pre sure to perform, but if we go by last years Yonny Chirinos Jersey Confederations Cup, they could go far and shock us, like South Korea in 2002. Despite dodgy form under Joel Santana, Carlos Alberto Pereira is back for a second stint in charge of the Bafana Bafana and this could make all the difference. They have a good team which as underchieved miraculously over the years and this could be their chance to get rid of this status.FranceRaymond Domenech must be the luckiest man in the World. His side manages to scrape into the finals after the infamous Henrys handball cost Ireland a place at the World Cup. Many French fans want him gone and to be replaced by Laurent Blanc, who is working wonders at Bordeaux. However, France could do well in this group but their slightly leaky defence will be caused havoc by this groups attackers, especially Uruguay.UruguayThe final team to qualify for the World Cup after beating Costa Rica in two legs. They could be the dark horses of the tournement and along with Chile, their South American counterparts, they could shock many. Many of the players have improved significantly since their failed attempts at 2006 and with some extra youngsters and more experiance players redisovering their form, they could go far.MexicoAfter swine flu, Mexico doesnt have a particularly Jesus Sucre Jersey good status, and neither does Sven Goran Erik son, who left Mexicos hopes of qualifying for the World Cup in tatetrs after a shambolic start. In came former Atletico Madrid coach Javier Agguire to rescue them and they qualified comfortably. Like Uruguay, they are out to shock and are looking to show what they can do after an easier route to the Round of 16 last time.My PredictionsSouth Africa 21 MexicoUruguay 22 FranceSouth Africa 01 UruguayFrance 11 MexicoMexico 13 UruguayFrance 22 South AfricaUruguay 3 7South Africa 4 4France 0 3Mexico -3 1My Predictions show Uruguay as winners and this Ryan Yarbrough Jersey shows a po sible route to the quarter finals because of Group Bs weak teams other than Argentina. South Africa will narrowly finish second, po sibly becuase of home advantage. France will shockingly finish third and this will result in many French fans getting their wish when Domenech will be sacked. Mexico will struggle in such a competitive group and will finish bottom, but not without a fight.Star PlayersSouth Africa: Teko Modise-The Orlando Pirates midfielder has become South Africas key pl,ayer due to his work rate and a move to Europe is destined with a good tournement.Bernard Parker-The Twente striker had an extremely impre sive Confederations Cup, which showed a few glimpses of his ability but he could suffer because of a lack of playing time at the Dutch leaders. Benni McCarthy-The countrys top scorer has been recently been recalled to the squad after squabbles with previous coaches, but he is out to prove he is a good striker after being more or le s chucked out of Blackburn Rovers.Uruguay: Luis Suarez-The Ajax striker is the top scorer of the Eridivisie and after a succesful half a season, he has been linked to Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchetser United. He is out to show the big clubs that this is his platform and he can score goals. Nicolas Lodeiro-The youngster has made a place in the team for himself after a fantastic season at his club side. He will move to Europe if he is in the team or not. Diego Forlan-The former Manchester United misfit has been Uruguays best player for years and his out to prove himself after having doubters from his United days despite his great form at Villareal and Atletico Madrid in La Liga.France: Yoann Gourcuff-The new Zidane has impre sed Anthony Banda Jersey ma sively at Bordeaux after stumbling at AC Milan. This years World Cup could be the chance to catapult him to be one of the best players in the World, with a move likely to a bigger club.Jeremy Mathieu-A po sible choice to make the cut, Mathieu has been an exremely consistent defender at Toulouse and his move to Valencia was more than deserved. He is impre sing in La Liga and he could become a regular in the France squad with a good tournement.Andre Pierre Gignac-Despite not rediscovering his magical form from last season, Gignac has impre sed many and could be vital after being Frances top scorer in qualifying.Mexico: Andres Guardado-The Deportivo winger has been linked to Barcelona due to his impre sive performances at club and international level and could impre s even if his team stuggle. Guillermo Ochoa-The America goalkeeper should be at a bigger club now, despite being North Americas top goalkeeper in my view. He could prevent a few hidings for his team. Rafael Marquez-Despite not being a regular for Barcelona, the former Monaco talisman will be key to Mexicos defence and will lead the team to some half decent performances.Those were my predictions for Group A and I will be doing this for all Jalen Beeks Jersey the other groups. I look forward to hearing your views on my predictions, comments and players to watch and I would like to hear your predictions, views, comments and players to watch.