WORLD CUP FEVER. The motherland is expected to host the mother of all World Cups.
And today, from Europe to Africa, from Asia to South America, the sport of football will rule supreme for the next 30 days as the 2010 World Cup kicks off in South Africa.
It’s the first time the planet’s most popular sporting championship will be played on the African continent, and in vibrant cities like Cape Town and Johannesburg, World Cup vibe hit fever pitch yesterday on the eve of today’s opening ceremony and matches.
The match-ups are palpitating, starting with today’s first two involving the hosts versus Mexico, followed by former champs France and South American enigma Uruguay.
But it’s expected to really heat up tomorrow, when one of many pre-tournament favourites, England, clash with the upstart United States in one of the most anticipated first-round matches in the tournament’s long history.
