World cup 2010 news

The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour by Coca-Cola hit South Africa last week, much to the delight of local supporters.

The FIFA World Cup Trophy Tour made a stop in Mthatha, the birthplace of former South African President Nelson Mandela recently.

Lost in all the excitement of various coaches announcing their provisional 30 man World Cup 2010 squads today, is the fact that it’s May 11th. Which means it’s just one month until June 11th. Which means it’s just one month until World Cup 2010 kick off.

Which means you have roughly one lunar cycle to prepare yourself for the big event. Here is a list of 10 things you need to do in that month before the World Cup begins.

1. Book some time off work. Or plan some fake illnesses. You go to work nearly every day, but the World Cup comes around once every four years. Don’t miss it.

2. Learn all the World Cup team nicknames. Because when someone mentions Les Fennecs, you should know who and what they’re talking about.

3. Upgrade your TV package and watch the World Cup in high def. Because you don’t want to have to squint to read players names. Also, if you’re in the USA, Spain or South Korea, and have some serious disposal income, then get yourself a 3-D TV and some silly glasses.

4. Get optimistic. The month before the World Cup is the time to start dreaming about success. The time to start convincing yourself that actually, yeah, your team could go all the way. Two months from now your team could be lifting the World Cup trophy.

5. Buy a World Cup jersey to support your team. You know you want one. Stop fighting it.

6. Pick a second team to support. Because despite #4 on this list, there’s a decent chance your team will get knocked out at some point. If you need help choosing then read Rob’s post: Reasons to Love and Hate All the Teams in South Africa.

7. Study up on the 32 teams by reading our team profiles and team World Cup histories. Not too shabby, if I do say so myself.

8. Prepare some frozen meals. The World Cup will take over your life, but you still need to eat between June 11th and July 11th. Alternatively, stock up on takeaway menus and attach them to your fridge door.

9. Print out our World Cup 2010 Wall Chart and attach it to your fridge with magnets. That way you can check the schedule while picking out a frozen meal. Or browsing your takeaway menus.

10. Buy some World Cup tickets. Because it’s never too late to head out to South Africa. Until July 11th of course. Because two months from now it will all be over.

Anything else you’ll be doing to prepare yourself in the month before World Cup 2010 begins? Please do share in the comments…