VOICED: SOUTH AFRICA, Johannesburg : The powerhouses of European football are struggling to make

The 2010 World Cup saw South American teams like Argentina and Brazil excel, overshadowing the host continent Africa. Diego Maradona attributed this success to higher standards and competition. The video also discusses potential qualifiers like Ecuador and the Faeroe Islands. Latin American players' presence in European clubs has raised the bar for national teams. The global football scene is becoming more balanced, with no clear favorites, a trend noticed by European teams, which have historically struggled to win outside their continent.

Which country was the first to book a place in the World Cup?

Which teams from South America made it to the second round of the World Cup?

What does Argentina coach Diego Maradona attribute the success of South American teams to?

What is the current state of competition among national squads according to the text?

What has been the historical trend regarding European teams bringing the trophy home from another continent?