You're reading it here first. The cameras are already rolling as CNN International (DStv 401) is broadcasting live from Cape Town, overlooking Green Point Stadium in the run-up to the live dram taking place on Friday for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
CNN's chief sports correspondent, Pedro Pinto will lead live coverage of the draw on Friday on the channel, joined by the former Dutch football midfielder Ronald de Boer for live analysis, while South African international player Benni McCarthy will provide instant analysis from the London studio.
CNN International has a series of live reports every day this week, as well as a special, South Africa 2010 airing on Thursday 3 Dec (16:00 GMT), Saturday 5 Dec (17:30 GMT) and Sunday 6 Dec (12:00 GMT). The draw will also be covered live on Friday 4 Dec on the news channel from 16:00 (GMT).