France are another country that have a strong chance of winning the World Cup. They have won it previously, in 1998, when they hosted the competition.
Here's why they might win it again.
1. There are a whole host of French players in the Premier League, who also have European club competition experience.
2. Defenders Patrice Evra, of Manchester United, and Arsenal's Bacary Sagna will have a lot to do defensively as they need to ensure that they get out of their group that also contains, Mexico, Uruguay and the hosts, South Africa.
3. The veteran midfielder, Patrick Viera, who is currently at Manchester City, is in with a chance of representing his country in South Africa this year. Another likely player is Chelsea's Florent Malouda who is a competent left winger who can also score goals as well as set them up.
4. Nicolas Anelka, or Le Sulk, as he's known by some people, is a striker with a lot of experience at the highest level. Currently at Chelsea, he's playing well, and will want to score at this tournament.
5. Louis Saha is another forward who is having a resurgence. After leaving Manchester United for Everton, he's in a rich vein of form, and can be relied on to score goals when it matters.
6. Barcelona's Thierry Henry is still held in the highest regard not just by Arsenal fans, but by fans of all teams. His sublime skills, speed and accuracy in front of goal makes him a pleasure to watch, and gives France a real chance of doing well at the 2010 World Cup.
7. Franck Ribery is a player who has been linked with many clubs this season. Whether he stays at Bayern Munich, or moves to a different club, might depend on his performance in South Africa. With his pace, and accuracy on the left wing, it's not surprising he's such a valuable player for France.
8. Other important French players include defenders Rod Fanni and Julien Escude, midfielders Lassana Diara, Moussa Sissoko, and forwards, Sidney Govou and Karim Benzema. If these players are all on form, then France really do have a fantastic chance of adding another World Cup to their collection.
9. Manager Raymond Domenech isn't well liked by all, and has left out some key players in his time, but hopefully, he and the team, will get everything right when it matters.
10. France are a really exciting team to watch, and their pace and precision means that they are capable of scoring goals, and also defending well. With many players of turning a game, they must be one of the favourites to win the World Cup.
Now you know more about their team, and their chances, do you think France will win the 2010 World Cup?
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