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The following day, England plays the United States in Rustenburg; it\u2019s Argentina versus Nigeria in Ellis Park, Johannesburg and Greece against South Korea in Port Elizabeth.<br \/>\nWho\u2019s going to win this time? South American soccer heavyweights Brazil or Argentina, will Italy retain their title, or is this finally England\u2019s year? Will Mexico\u2019s young talents finally come through or are we in for a surprise? The 2010 World Cup from South Africa, the Rainbow Nation, promises to be more exciting than ever. Watch the matches and keep track of all the action at the Royal Resorts Restaurants &amp; Bars where additional screens are being installed for eager soccer fans.<br \/>\nCheck resort notice boards for the World Cup match schedule and kick off times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The excitement is building as the countdown continues to the world\u2019s greatest sporting fiesta, the Soccer World Cup in South Africa, June 11 &#8211; July 11. 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