Finally the wait is over. The carnival of football is here to thrill us with some spectacular display of talent, skill, aggression, the passion to play for the country and one thing which has always been the eye catcher for millions of viewers across the globe are the locks of the players with the most unique style and act as a trend setter among the youths across the globe.

With the extravaganza hitting the TV screens it is getting tougher to be away from the action, seeing your favorite stars battle out for their nations and their supremacy on the field. Finally it is the one who holds his nerves till the end gets to hold that coveted trophy.

Talking about the trophy it is made of 18 CARAT of GOLD with a malachite base depicting two human fingers holding the EARTH.

I remember the last final in 2006 which was held in Germany saw two of the biggest footballing nations battle out for the supremacy, the match went till the penalty shootouts, being weak in this department Italy held its nerves till the very last moment and finally Fabio Cannavaro lifted the trophy and Italy became a world champion for the fourth time in the history of the cup.

The tournament which started on 11th of June 2010 is the culmination of the qualification process that began in 2007 with 204 nations participating in it of 208 FIFA nations.

This will be the first time an AFRICAN nation will be hosting a FOOTBALL WORLD CUP.

The grand Opening Ceremony was held in Soweto/Johannesburg with many renowned artists from all around the world including Shakira, Alicia Keys and Black Eyed Peas.

The African nation will witness the rivalry between the world's best in football and every nation participating in the world cup would be eager to show up the world what it has under its sleeves.

The battle for supremacy has begun between the nation and the best in world making South Africa the epicenter of millions of viewers for the whole month and the center stage of many players .

Lets see who comes out with flying colors and the COVETED TROPHY.