Thursday 17 June sees France play Mexico in the midday kick off at 12:30. Greece will play Nigeria at 15:00 and a superior game is at 19:30 where Argentina will face South Korea.
Having seen South Africa and Uruguay play the day before France will know what they will have to in their Group A game against Mexico. A draw may in fact suit both teams and that will my expected result. I can see both France and Mexico scoring. France have got great attacking players in Frank Ribery and Florent Malouda, and with Thierry Henry at his best the French should score. But then their defence isn't what is one was and will categorically concede against the Mexicans. I predict a 2-2 draw.
In the 3 Pm kick off we will have a opening to see Nigeria play their second game of the 2010 world cup. The former European Champions of 2004 Greece will have their work cut out to get whatever from this game. They are a shadow of their former self and with many Nigerians in South Africa the Eagles will be cheered on to Victory. How far they go in the tournament will depend on Jon Obi Mikel. If he performs as well as he does for Chelsea then Nigeria should make it through to the quarter finals. I predict a 2-0 will to Nigeria
The last game of the day will see the Argentina and the genus that is Lionel Messi achieve on the big stage. In the 2002 world cup under the leadership of Guus Hiddick they performed remarkably well on home soil. Any way playing against an in form Messi Argentina should have too much in the tank for South Korea. I predict a 3-1 win for Argentina.
South Africa World Cup Preview of Games Thursday 17 June