2010 FIFA World Cup Group F
Group F of the 2010 FIFA World Cup began on 14 June 2010 and ended on 24 June 2010.[1] The group consisted of 2006 winner Italy, Paraguay, New Zealand and Slovakia. Italy and Paraguay previously met in the first round of the 1950 tournament, with Italy winning 2–0; neither qualified for the next round.
Italy were eliminated from the group with just two points, behind underdogs New Zealand, who drew all three of their matches to finish on three points. New Zealand ended up being the only unbeaten team at this World Cup, as eventual champions Spain lost to Switzerland in their Group H game while Japan and Ghana who both lost on penalties in the knockout stage had previously lost a group game. Italy placed last, making it the first time since 1974 that the Italians did not advance beyond the first round and the first tournament they didn’t win a World Cup match.
Standings
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| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
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| 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | +2 | 5 | Advance to knockout stage | |
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 4 | ||
| 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | ||
| 4 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | −1 | 2 |
- Paraguay advanced to play Japan (runner-up of Group E) in the round of 16.
- Slovakia advanced to play Netherlands (winner of Group E) in the round of 16.
Matches
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Italy vs Paraguay
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Italy[2]
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Paraguay[2]
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Man of the Match:
Assistant referees:[3]
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New Zealand vs Slovakia
[edit]| New Zealand | 1–1 | |
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[Report 2] |
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New Zealand[4]
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Slovakia[4]
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Man of the Match:
Assistant referees:[3]
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Slovakia vs Paraguay
[edit]Slovakia[5]
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Paraguay[5]
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Man of the Match:
Assistant referees:[3]
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Italy vs New Zealand
[edit]| Italy | 1–1 | |
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Italy[6]
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New Zealand[6]
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Man of the Match:
Assistant referees:[3]
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Slovakia vs Italy
[edit]| Slovakia | 3–2 | |
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Slovakia[7]
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Italy[7]
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Man of the Match:
Assistant referees:[3]
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Paraguay vs New Zealand
[edit]Paraguay[8]
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New Zealand[8]
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Man of the Match:
Assistant referees:[3]
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See also
[edit]- Italy at the FIFA World Cup
- New Zealand at the FIFA World Cup
- Paraguay at the FIFA World Cup
- Slovakia at the FIFA World Cup
References
[edit]- ^ "Match Schedule 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa" (PDF). FIFA.com (Press release). Fédération Internationale de Football Association. Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 December 2009. Retrieved 6 December 2009.
- ^ a b "Tactical Line-up – Group F – Italy v Paraguay" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 14 June 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 May 2026. Retrieved 14 June 2010.
- ^ a b c d e f "2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Match Appointments" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 24 June 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 5 July 2010. Retrieved 25 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Tactical Line-up – Group F – New Zealand v Slovakia" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 15 June 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 May 2026. Retrieved 15 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Tactical Line-up – Group F – Slovakia v Paraguay" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 20 June 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 May 2026. Retrieved 20 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Tactical Line-up – Group F – Italy v New Zealand" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 20 June 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 May 2026. Retrieved 20 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Tactical Line-up – Group F – Slovakia v Italy" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 24 June 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 May 2026. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
- ^ a b "Tactical Line-up – Group F – Paraguay v New Zealand" (PDF). FIFA.com. Fédération Internationale de Football Association. 24 June 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 22 May 2026. Retrieved 24 June 2010.
Reports
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- "Italy vs Paraguay | First stage | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa". FIFA. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa – Matches – Italy v Paraguay". FIFA. Archived from the original on 28 December 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "Match Report – Group F – Italy v Paraguay" (PDF). FIFA. 14 June 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 April 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
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- "New Zealand vs Slovakia | First stage | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa". FIFA. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa – Matches – New Zealand v Slovakia". FIFA. Archived from the original on 10 February 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "Match Report – Group F – New Zealand v Slovakia" (PDF). FIFA. 15 June 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 April 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
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- "Slovakia vs Paraguay | First stage | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa". FIFA. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa – Matches – Slovakia v Paraguay". FIFA. Archived from the original on 10 February 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "Match Report – Group F – Slovakia v Paraguay" (PDF). FIFA. 20 June 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 April 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
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- "Italy vs New Zealand | First stage | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa". FIFA. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa – Matches – Italy v New Zealand". FIFA. Archived from the original on 5 July 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "Match Report – Group F – Italy v New Zealand" (PDF). FIFA. 20 June 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 April 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
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- "Slovakia vs Italy | First stage | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa". FIFA. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa – Matches – Slovakia v Italy". FIFA. Archived from the original on 10 February 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "Match Report – Group F – Slovakia v Italy" (PDF). FIFA. 24 June 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 April 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
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- "Paraguay vs New Zealand | First stage | 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa". FIFA. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa – Matches – Paraguay v New Zealand". FIFA. Archived from the original on 10 February 2017. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
- "Match Report – Group F – Paraguay v New Zealand" (PDF). FIFA. 24 June 2010. Archived (PDF) from the original on 13 April 2026. Retrieved 1 May 2026.
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