No other sporting event rivals the glamour, impact, fervent following, and universal appeal of the World Cup: it is simply the most popular event on the planet.The Soccer World Cup Preview 2010is a comprehensive guide to the upcoming tournament in South Africa, featuring an analysis of each team, its star players, and its prospects in the finals. There's also a guide to each of the stadiums and host cities, a history of the World Cup, and a tournament progress chart for fans to fill in as the competition progresses.