In a Nutshell: A Brief History of the FIFA World Cup Draw
Dec. 2, 2009
Since 1990, the United States' first FIFA World Cup in 40 years, the draw has always brought something new and a little bit unexpected. Be it three European opponents, facing the hosts in the opener or a first-round match up against a new African qualifier, the final round draw is always eventful. While the world awaits the results of Friday's draw from Cape Town, South Africa, ussoccer.com takes a glimpse back to the history of the balls in the pots.


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