So the World Cup has arrived, and many people will be looking to make some money betting on soccer.

I’ve been watching plenty of soccer for a long time and I have already made my picks on the opening day for World Cup 2010 betting fans.

Mexico vs. South Africa

This is pretty simple, the better team is Mexico by far. The only problem is that South Africa will be at home.

However, I think the expectations are so high on the host team that it will become pressure and that might affect the players, especially considering that most of them are pretty young.

Mexico has been on a World Cup stage plenty of times, while South Africa didn’t play the last tournament.

My pick: Mexico will win.

It is hard for me to pick the home team over a pretty good Mexican squad.

France vs. Uruguay

This game will be really close, as both teams have playmakers, but at the same time really solid defenses.

France is lacking a top scorer and that might be an issue against the South Americans.

Uruguay has one of the best, if not the best, attacking duet in the tournament as Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez are scoring machines.

World Cup betting fanatics should know Suarez scored 46 goals in 47 games this past season.

My pick: Uruguay will win.