Spain Step into the Spotlight

Yesterday's World Cup action saw the opening match in the "Group of Death". This highly skilled group will have to lose one worthy team, so each and every match is of major significance. However, the nil-nil draw between Portugal and Ivory Coast leaves both sides hungry for points.

The New Zealand and Slovakia match earlier in the day saw a last minute goal bring New Zealand level, to the surprise of many.

The main action took place in the last match of the day between Brazil and North Korea. The first goal in the 2-1 match proved a hit with fans as Maicon scored from a very tight angle. However, North Korea clawed back a goal - not bad for a team who last qualified for the World Cup in 1966.

Today sees Honduras and Chile taking to the turf. Honduras have injury worries in the shape of Tottenham midfielder Wilson Palacios and Inter Milan's David Suazo. The 'one to watch' in the Chile side is "Wonderkid" Alexis Sanchez who is rumoured to have caught Mourinho's eye for a possible move to Real Madrid.

Tournament favorites Spain step into the spotlight against Switzerland in their first Group H game - hoping to put on a confident display and showcase the talents ofArsenal's Cesc Fabregas and Liverpool's Fernando Torres, who scored the winning goal at Euro 2008.

The noisiest match of the day is bound to be South Africa, who having drawn their first match against Mexico will be keen to start a winning spree when they face Uruguay in front of hoards of vuvuzela-blowing fans.

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