Forget how teams qualified for the World Cup Finals, to reach the 2010 World Cup Final itself they first need to get out of the Group Stage. Only two teams managed to do that with a game to spare; Holland and Brazil.

It's not necessary to top the group to win the cup but you will need to be in the last 16. Right now, this is all that matters; Cameroon, North Korea and fourteen others will soon be packing their bags and heading home.

England and France, probably two of the biggest teams who have offered the least in their opening two World Cup games, could still meet in the 2010 World Cup Final; if one team finishes top and the other finishes second, in Groups A and C. That could make Nicolas Anelka eat his words but it won't get him back.

So what are the chances?

Group A

If Uruguay and Mexico draw their final game, there's nothing France or South Africa can do to stop both Latin American teams from qualifying for the knockout stage.

France seem to be in all sorts of problems, which could make it easier for the home nation to finish them off.

As France haven't really seemed like scoring, South Africa will be looking for one-way traffic in Bloemfontein; while hoping Uruguay (or Mexico) take the game seriously enough in Rustenburg. Even then, South Africa need to see something of a five to seven goal swing in their favour; depending on who's doing the scoring.

Group B

Argentina just need a point against Greece to top the group. Greece would then finish second; if Nigeria were to beat South Korea.

Greece need to win by three goals to leap-frog Argentina, but any win would be enough to qualify; if South Korea don't win by the same margin.

If both games are draws, Greece would need a higher scoring draw; so Greece must score goals to stay in the tournament.

Nigeria could still qualify; if they beat South Korea and Argentina win against Greece.

Group C

England only need a win to qualify for the Second Round; it's that simple. Algeria could say the same; especially if England draw (again) or lose to Slovenia.

Team USA are looking good too, especialy as they've scored two more goals than England.

If Slovenia do lose, they would still qualify if Team USA draw with Algeria in Pretoria.

Group D

A draw for Ghana against Germany would be enough for the West African nation to represent their continent in the Second Round. In which case, Serbia would need to beat Australia, or Australia would need to win by a massive seven goals; to overcome Germany.

For Australia to realistically stand a chance, the Socceroos would need Ghana to beat Germany and help eat into the German goal differential.

If Germany lose, a draw for Serbia would be enough for the Serbs to continue. A draw could also work for Serbia, if Germany were to beat Ghana by two goals.

Group E

With Holland through and Cameroon out, it's all about Japan and Denmark; and it's convenient that they're playing each other.

Japan only need a draw, so Denmark have to win.

A point for Holland would see the Dutch top the group, or if Japan and Denmark share the points.

Group F

The current World Champions may be sitting second in the group, but defeat to Slovakia would see them flying back to Rome. Conveniently, the last game is in Johannesburg.

Paraguay only need a point against New Zealand to be sure of progress; which is just as well, considering the All Whites have drawn both of their games 1:1.

New Zealand could even qualify with a draw, if Italy and Slovakia were to play out a lower scoring draw.

New Zealand and Slovakia could both qualify with victories. Now that would be fun.

Group G

Brazil have qualified for the knockout stage and just need a draw against Portugal to top the group.

Portugal's seven-goal sinking of North Korea means Ivory Coast need to find goals galore in Nelspruit; and hope that Brazil do the same against Portugal in Durban.

Despite putting up a plucky fight, North Korea became the second nation to be eliminated from the 2010 World Cup Finals.

Group H

Chile only need a point against Spain to advance; or hope that Honduras get at least a point off Switzerland.

Spain will qualify if they win.

Switzerland will reach the last 16 if they beat Honduras by two goals; or earn a point, and Chile beat Spain.

Honduras must beat Switzerland by two goals and hope that Spain lose to Chile.

Chile and Spain would benefit if both games ended in draws.