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Obama May Attend 2010 World Cup

US on verge of qualifying for soccer's biggest event

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(Newser) – The world's soccer body has invited Barack Obama to next year's World Cup in South Africa, reports the AP, the first time the tournament will be held on the continent. "Obama has said, 'If I can, I will come,'" says FIFA chief Sepp Blatter. The United States team barreled into the semifinals of the Confederations Cup this weekend with an upset win over Egypt and will face Spain on Wednesday. The team is on the verge of qualifying for next year's World Cup, reports the AP.

Carlos Bocanegra, left, celebrates with Landon Donovan after scoring against Honduras during a World Cup qualifier soccer match in Chicago, on Saturday, June 6, 2009. The US won 2-1.
Carlos Bocanegra, left, celebrates with Landon Donovan after scoring against Honduras during a World Cup qualifier soccer match in Chicago, on Saturday, June 6, 2009. The US won 2-1.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
FIFA president Sepp Blatter looks on at press conference during the Confederations Cup soccer tournament, at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Monday, June 15, 2009.
FIFA president Sepp Blatter looks on at press conference during the Confederations Cup soccer tournament, at Free State Stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, Monday, June 15, 2009.   (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)
Benny Feilhaber, left, battles for the ball against Honduras' Danilo Turcios during the second half of a South Africa 2010 World Cup qualifier soccer match in Chicago.
Benny Feilhaber, left, battles for the ball against Honduras' Danilo Turcios during the second half of a South Africa 2010 World Cup qualifier soccer match in Chicago.   (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
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