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World Cup final
In a game when a record number of yellow cards were given out and John Heitinga was sent off in extra-time, both sides missed great chances but Andres Iniesta netted in the 116th minute to give European champions Spain their first World Cup title. Holland, after 1974 and 1978, must contend with a third World Cup final defeat. Read

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2010 VENUES
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KEY DATES
- Group stage: June 11-25
- Second round: June 26-29
- Quarter-finals: July 2, 3
- Semi-finals: July 6, 7
- Final: July 11
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Soccernet Bracket Predictor
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Soccer Pick'em
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Soccernet Knockout Bracket
Complete a bracket by selecting the winning team for each of the 15 tournament matches. All brackets lock at the kickoff of the knockout stage on Saturday, June 26, 2010. Points are awarded for each correct pick, with point values increasing as the tournaments progress. Overall prizes awarded, sign up now!




