Some South African fans were shocked when the final World Cup roster of 23 players was announced on June 1 as forward Benni McCarthy, the country’s all-time top scorer, was left out. However, many others probably saw it coming.

Brazil is all set to get the 2010 World Cup underway as manager Dunga announced the country’s final 23-man roster for the tournament on June 1.

Former legendary footballer Diego Maradona has become one of the first 2010 World Cup team coaches to name the final 23 men who he will be taking to South Africa. Managers have to name their final squads by the 1st of June, after which they can only call up other players to replace injured men.

Premiership star William Gallas has been warned he may miss out on the 2010 World Cup due to fitness concerns.

With the managers of the 2010 World Cup teams all beginning to announce the squads they will be training with ahead of the tournament, France is the latest to name a preliminary line up.

Germany is the latest team to name their preliminary 2010 World Cup squad. Coach Joaquim Low listed his men, 23 of whom will go on to play in South Africa, today. The final World Cup squad he will be entering in the tournament has to be announced by the 1st of June.

South Korea have named their preliminary squad for this summer’s World Cup, which kicks off on the 11th of June in South Africa. The squad of thirty players will be reduced to the final twenty-three who will then go to take part in the month long tournament following the pre-competition friendly South Korea are due [...]