South Africa - 2010 Group A - Uruguay

What about the two time World Champion: Uruguay. They have made a habit of qualifying to the final tournament after playoff matches, this made making it through despite Costa Rica.
They have a solid team with the main star: Suarez, the main shooting power for Ajax Amsterdam and Forlan, Villareal striker . They have met France in 2002 and contributed to their exit full of shame in the group, without even scoring a goal.
If they will be able to do this performance again, will be left to see in this hot summer in South Africa.

South Africa - 2010 Group A - South Africa

The host of the 2010 World Championship is looking for a great performance this year and for that they have brought Pereira, a Brazilian coach, well known for his performances at national teams.
Their main goal is to exit the groups and they are right. Being in the same group with France, means that theoretically only one spot remains to qualify in best 16 teams. The fight for this place will be with Uruguay and Mexico, two powerful teams, that are living too much on memories.
With key players like Evra and Pienaar, Bafana-Bafana team will be a team to watch, but I'm afraid that they won't exit the group stage.

South Africa - 2010 Group A - France

Group A has a clear favorite in France, former 1998 World champion and second placed in Gremany 2006. With a team full of stars and with almost any position on the field with at least two players to fit, France is among favorites of winning the world cup.
With players like Henry, Benzema or Vieira their hopes are well based and only their trainer ability to put them on the field could be the difference between first place and the shame of not exiting the groups like they did 8 years ago in South Korea & Japan world cup.
My opinion is that France will exit Group A, even the matches against other teams look pretty tough.