Day Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 England have been confirmed among the top eight seeds for Friday's draw for the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa. Reports had suggested that Fabio Capello's side were in danger of missing out on being a top seed, but those fears have proved to be unfounded. However, 1998 winners and 2006 finalists France, who secured their place at the tournament with a controversial play-off win over Republic of Ireland, are not one of the top seeds. Fifa's World Cup organising committee used the world rankings from October to determine who would be in Pot 1, with England having been seventh in the standings at that time. Joining England as top seeds for Friday's draw are hosts South Africa, current holders Italy and five-time winners Brazil. European champions Spain, Holland, Germany and Argentina will also come out of Pot 1 for the first-round stage. Also joining France in missing out on top billing are fellow play-off winners Portugal, with the European duo in Pot 4 alongside Denmark, Greece, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia and Switzerland.Pot 2 comprises teams from the Asian, Oceania and Concacaf federations, with Australia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Honduras, Mexico, USA and New Zealand those teams involved. The remaining African nations - Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast and Nigeria - and Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay from South America will come out of Pot 3. The decision to use world rankings alone breaks with Fifa's previous formulas when they used a combination of rankings with performances in previous final tournaments. Had they used the old formula France would have been one of the top seeds and Holland would have missed out. Rankings alone have not been used in the past, but Fifa relaunched the system with much fanfare a couple of years ago, boasting the new-look rankings were much more indicative of a country's current position in world football. Geographical criteria will also be used for the draw, meaning that, with the exception of European teams, no two countries from the same federation can be drawn together. So, hosts South Africa will not face one of the African teams from Pot 3, while Argentina or Brazil will not meet a fellow South American side. Seedings: Pot 1 - South Africa, Argentina, Brazil, England, Germany, Holland, Italy, Spain. Pot 2 - Australia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, Honduras, Mexico, USA, New Zealand Pot 3 - Algeria, Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Nigeria, Chile, Paraguay, Uruguay Pot 4 - Denmark, France, Greece, Portugal, Serbia, Slovenia, Slovakia, Switzerland http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12098_5739695,00.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 i really hope we get drawn against the aussies! trig down under would be a aussies nightmare:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 yeah unless the feckers beat us......like last time at wembley:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted December 2, 2009 Author Share Posted December 2, 2009 I have a feeling we'l get either France or Portugal, more likely Portugal with a Ronaldo reunion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 trigs got a feeling in his water , its gonna happen ,drawn against the aussies , the gold coast will never be the same if it happens, loads of pommies on the gold coast so should be good in the clubs and bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydan Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 lol trig you should get the england flag shaved in to your head and maybe paint your house with the st georges cross on the front oh and you have got to get the silly little car flags too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 nah thats so so council estate mentality! trig believe it or not lives in a nice place, but does love to wind the cons to the max:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 England North Korea New Zealand Ivory Coast Can we dream? Though I reckon New Zealand and Australia will put in a very good show. When the world cup is in Europe, it is a major disadvantage to any non-European team and this works vice versa when it's played out of Europe. I'm really excited about the WC and I'm seriously thinking of making the trip to SA for it and taking a Derby County flag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrOrdinary Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 im ment to be going south africa, gotta save up some moolah first though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 im ment to be going south africa, gotta save up some moolah first though dont do it barrman! you take the wrong turning in some of those places in s africa, and you will be very lucky to make it out safe. believe me when i say its a cess pit from top to bottom, you stray from the guided path and your luck is in the hands of the gods. i suppose if you travel in large numbers your gonna be ok also if you stay inside your complex your gonna be ok , but when your on the streets of jo,burg or durbo ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 South Africa is a country with its problems and has a bad image, but I guess there are worser places (Zimbabwe, Burma) so the media should give it a break. Let the 2010 World Cup be an opportunity to change its image. I want to go there for a safari and that too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trigger Posted December 2, 2009 Share Posted December 2, 2009 joe i take it you have not been before to s a? there are some breathtaking places to be visited , but believe me when i tell you ,you take the wrong turn or make the wrong move and your life could be in jeapordy! car jackings, muggings, rape, all happen in BROAD DAYLIGHT! these people who have nothing hold no fear to the rules of the land . im not trying to scare any one off, all im saying is stay in groups(LARGE) AND STAY WITHIN THE CONFINES OF YOUR ACCOMODATION ive been! not for a holiday either . i had the misfortune to have to go with work:frown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrOrdinary Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 yeah ive heard all that, ill take my skateboard, ill give them some white-boy rap, then they would see im down with the street and they would embrace me and my catchphrase would be i hate whites, id blend right in... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rams71 Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 i dont think any cup competition including the World Cup and Champions League should have seedings. just put all the teams in a bag and pull em out and if you get England,Spain,Brazil and Italy in a group then thats how it is. and im not going to South Africa cos its too dangerous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggg Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 South Africa is a country with its problems and has a bad image, but I guess there are worser places (Zimbabwe, Burma) so the media should give it a break. Let the 2010 World Cup be an opportunity to change its image. I want to go there for a safari and that too. £2500 including group stage tickets @ thomas cook;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'd like: England North Korea Algeria Slovenia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrOrdinary Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 world cup draw whos watching the world cup draw? jug ears made a joke and it was quite funny, but why have we got about 40hours of pre draw crap? just draw the groups! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CumbrianRam Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 I'd make it like the FA Cup draw, feck the seedings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrOrdinary Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 yep, just get rid of the bloody arse licking of each other too FIFA anger me so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattyTheRam Posted December 4, 2009 Share Posted December 4, 2009 watching nowww.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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