2010年南非世界杯已经进入最后的倒计时，近日，ESPN推出了一组以世界杯32强为主题的手绘海报。在这组颇有漫画性质的海报中，32强每支球队的特点都是展现的淋淋尽致，卡卡、梅西、C罗、托雷斯等球星也自然成为各支豪门的代表性人物。而略显遗憾的是，由于受伤无缘南非世界杯，但德国队长巴拉克依旧还是德意志海报中的绝对当家球星。
ESPN have recently released their brilliant advertising campaign for this summer’s World Cup in the form of creatively designed artistic murals. 33 in total, all 32 nations are represented with the above placed South Africa World Cup mural to highlight what’s to come. Continuing reading after the break to view each nation’s unique and colorful mural. Visit the official Facebook site to download each one of the murals as you anxiously await June, 11th.

South-Africa

This proud African nation gets the distinct pleasure of hosting the first World Cup on African soil, but will South Africa get the not so distinct pleasure of being the first host nation to not advance from the group stages?

作为本届世界杯的东道主，南非对于赛事寄予了多种期望，所以在海报中，球迷头顶上既有象征冠军的大力神杯，也表现出对于好天气的渴望，至于巴西籍主教练佩雷拉的微笑，也反映出南非对于成功举办本届比赛的乐观态度。

Mexico

El Tri will look to build upon the turn around of sorts they enjoyed when current boss Javier Aguirre took over from the lackluster Swed Sven-Goran Ekirsson. They also came out on the short end of a meeting with England but impressed with their speed and passing abilities.

包括教练和球员在内，墨西哥队内的多名成员共同摆出了一个“大力神杯”的造型，在这座“奖杯”的底座部分（墨西哥金字塔），则出现了无数进行欢呼的球迷。可见在国内球迷的支持之下，这支中北美劲旅本次将向世界杯冠军发起冲击。

Uruguay

Uruguay are one of only seven nations to actually win the Cup when they did it first time out in 1930 and proved it was no fluke by accomplishing it again in 1950. Having fallen a long way since those glory days, Uruguay haven’t progressed to the round of 16 since 1990 and failed to even qualify in 2006.

在乌拉圭足球的历史上，最辉煌的成就莫过于那两座世界杯冠军，所以本次在海报中，也重点突出了两座雷米特金杯（老款世界杯）的形象。至于位于太阳中心的那个肖像，则是借鉴了核心球员弗兰的形象，反映出他在球队中的绝对领导地位。

France

Will Les Bleus over-achieve like they did in 2006 or under-achieve like they did in 2002? Is Raymond Domenech really the right man to mold all that incredible French talent? We’ll soon find out.

法国队的海报借用了著名的“三剑客”典故，以亨利、阿内尔卡和里贝里为代表的这些攻击手，将在世界杯上联手亮剑。当本届比赛结束时，这三个火枪手肯定希望将大力神杯作为自己的战利品，并且将其带回凯旋门。

Argentina

The MESSI like Lionel Messi steams toward goal as a proud nation remembers earlier victories claiming the world title in ‘78 and ‘86. Can a once proud son lead La Albiceleste and the current best footballer on the planet to another title on 2010?

作为阿根廷队的头号球星，梅西当仁不让地出现在了海报中，脚下的金球则代表了他在去年捧起欧洲金球奖的辉煌。海报中还出现了两座分别标有“78”和 “86”字样的皇冠，至于梅西的目标，应该是创造出第三座标有“10”的新皇冠。

Nigeria

The fantastic Super Eagles will look to soar high above their opponents led by Obafemi Martins, the experienced Kanu, and Mikel John Obi. Like the other African nations competing, Nigeria have the advantage of playing together as a team in the 2010 African Cup of Nations earlier this year where they made the semi final.

尼日利亚队的绰号是“非洲雄鹰”，所以在为他们制作的海报上，也出现了雄鹰的形象，驾驭雄鹰的是该队核心米克尔。这只雄鹰脚踩足球、翱翔蓝天，对于该队来说，本次希望在非洲大陆上重现14年前在亚特兰大奥运会上夺取男足金牌的辉煌。

South Korea

South Korea seem to always make a good show of themselves in the World Cup. 2002 and that incredible run to the semi finals wasn’t so long ago. With another quick attacking squad, South Korea would love nothing more than to repeat their results in 2002.

对于被称为“太极虎”的韩国队，海报进行了一些很有趣的处理，在韩国国旗的太极图案前描画了一头猛虎。乍一看，这头猛虎似乎被禁锢在牢笼之中，可仔细看来，却发现它已经折断了一根栏杆，似乎象征着韩国队有望在这个小组突出重围。

Greece

Onward the Greeks! They figured out modern civilization and a way to win Euro 2004, can they figure out how to get out of their group this summer?

希腊队的海报充满了神话色彩，一位插上了翅膀的天使屹立在船头，主教练雷哈格尔在后方运筹帷幄，球员们则是齐心协力地共同划桨。6年之前，这艘“诺亚方舟”曾在欧锦赛赛场上掀起巨浪，不知道这次在南非是否还能续写神话。

England

Rooney, Gerrard and the rest of the England players look to finally impress on the world stage and add another W next to the year 1966. 2010 may just be England’s best chance to “bring football home” with the brilliant Fabio Capello at the helm.

鲁尼、兰帕德还有杰拉德，这些著名球星在海报中扮演起了“纤夫”，卡佩罗则隐藏在他们身后进行指挥。至于被他们拖拽的对象，则是写有“66”字样的巨碑，可见英格兰队的目标很明确，那就是重现在1966年夺得世界杯冠军的那一幕。

USA

Depicting a dramatic scene from the Revolutionary War when the USA defeated the British, the Yanks will hope to defeat them, well at least the English, when they face England in one of the most important opening group stage matches the USA has ever played. Many will be watching.

和希腊队的海报相类似，在美国队的海报中同样以船只为主题。只是与希腊人的那艘华丽战舰相比，美国队的这艘小船未免显得有点寒酸，球员们的脸上也并没有表现出太强的自信，不知道这是不是代表了绘画者不看好美国队的态度？

Algeria

Wolves howl in a South African dusk as the Algerian team celebrates a potential group stage victory over England or the US as a rabid nation looks on excitedly.

与其它球队海报充满浪漫主义的风格不同，阿尔及利亚队的海报则显得更为写实，画面中以球队获胜后的狂欢为主题。对于自从1986年之后再也无缘参加世界杯的这支球队来说，或许参赛本身就是一个值得狂欢庆祝的理由。

Slovenia

Could that bear be the England National team? I’m not so sure, but the Eastern Europeans will look to slay the USA and Algeria in hopes they can make it out of the group for a potential round of 16 match up v Germany.

与那些传统豪门相比，斯洛文尼亚队既没有显赫的历史战绩，也没有豪华的阵容配备，所以该队将在本届世界杯坚决贯彻防守反击的战术。在海报中，战士也将盾牌摆在了最前方，然后随时准备用另一只手紧握的利剑完成防守反击。

Germany

What a photo. They’re now without their Captain and leader Michael Ballack, but one should never underestimate the mighty Germans. Calling on greats from Germany’s past, Ballack will hopefully pass on his leadership role to another as Germany looks for glory in South Africa.

在德国队的海报中央，巴拉克佩戴着队长袖标挥舞双臂，头顶上则是象征着三座世界杯冠军的三颗星。但令人感到遗憾的是，作为海报中的主角，巴拉克已经确定无缘参加本届世界杯，德国队必须在失去这位核心的情况下继续前进。

Australia

The Aussies made a good show of themselves in 2006 and will look to build upon that respectable performance when Tim Cahill and Co battle what looks to be one of the groups of death featuring Germany, Serbia and Ghana.

作为澳大利亚队的中场核心，卡希尔在海报中被描画成为了一位“袋鼠拳击手”，一方面是拖着沉重的身躯，另一方面倒是挥舞着自己的双拳。除此之外，将卡希尔安排在角球区的想法，不知道是否预示着澳大利亚队将会依靠角球战术建功？

Serbia

Serbia posses a strong starting eleven featuring the likes of Nemanja Vidic, Neven Subotic and Dejan Stankovic. They’re big, strong and will look to avenge their first round exit from 2006.

对于塞尔维亚队来说，这是他们历史上第一次以这个国名出现在世界杯赛场上。所以在海报中，也重点突出了“塞尔维亚”的字样。另外当球员脚踏巴尔干半岛时，身边还出现了两只和平鸽的形象，让人联想到这个国家所经历的诸多波折。

Ghana

Another vitally important player that will miss out because of injury, Michael Essien carries not only the flag, he carried Ghana’s best chance of making an important run in South Africa. Ghana will look to avenge their loss in the final of the 2010 African Cup of Nations to Egypt as they play their second major tournament on the continent this year.

和德国队一样，在加纳队的海报中同样出现了一位已经无缘世界杯的人物。如今看到埃辛挥舞国旗向前冲刺的场景，未免令人感到有点伤感。不知道这样一幅海报，能否在加纳队中产生“哀兵必胜”的积极效果？

Netherland

The flying Dutchmen anyone? Many a football fans second favorite team, the Dutch always play their positive brand of attacking football and could be a favorite to win the title if they can avoid a classic meltdown in later stages.

荷兰队的海报借鉴了“超人”的创意，在这个国家的土地上，接连飞起了包括范佩西、罗本在内的多位“超人”，给人以一种“一飞冲天”的感觉。而且细看之下，这幅画面可能也正好预示着荷兰队未来在主力阵容中有可能排出的攻击组合。

Denmark

Olsen’s Eleven, very clever take on the heist film. Martin Olsen and Denmark are a European side not to be underestimated. They finished first in their group ahead of Portugal, Sweden and Hungary. A group stage match up with fellow European representatives the Netherlands looks set to be a good one.

丹麦足球历来具有强调整体配合的特点。所以在球队海报中，也重点强调了“奥尔森11人”这个概念，并且将主教练奥尔森的形象摆放在最前面和最中间——而 “奥尔森11人”正好与好莱坞大片《十一罗汉》的名字谐音。

Japan

One of my favorite murals from the lot of them, this brilliant depiction of a classic Japanese striker-samurai shredding and slicing through rival nations while continuing to hold up the ball is a treat.

日本队在海报中的形象多少显得有点恐怖，在太阳旗的背景之下，一位全副武装的日本武士手持利刃。细看之下，还会发现武士刀已经刺穿了荷兰队、丹麦队和喀麦隆队这三个小组对手的球衣，整幅画面给人以一种咄咄逼人的感觉。

Cameroon

Samuel Eto’o and the rest of the lion-esque Cameroon squad will look to thrive on the fact they’ll be on their home continent come this June. The goal-scoring Eto’o has just come fresh of a treble winning domestic season with Inter Milan and will look to keep his good form with his country.

既然喀麦隆队被称为“非洲雄狮”，那么画面中自然少不了一群形态威武的狮子。在它们的身前，则是一位满脸杀气的球员。本次由于世界杯在非洲大陆上举行，这群“雄狮”也能找到本土作战的感觉，会给对手们带来巨大的伤害。

Italy

Defending Champions are never easy to eliminate – just ask Inter Milan about Barcelona. The Italians aren’t being picked by many to repeat which could ultimately benefit the notoriously slow starting Europeans. They’d love nothing more than to fly under the radar to the quarter and semi finals only to shut down the opposition en route to another final.

作为卫冕冠军，意大利队目前还是大力神杯的拥有者。所以正如海报中所反映的那样，在未来的世界杯赛场上，意大利球员将面对来自各方针对性的攻击，而这些 “古罗马斗士”的目标只有一个——那就是全力捍卫身后的金杯。

Paraguay

They finished ahead of Argentina in the difficult CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying group which proves Paraguay possess some quality. Led by Nelson Valdez, Paraguay will be a strong South American team that should progress out of group F with Italy.

巴拉圭队的海报比较实而不华，作为该队的主力球员，巴尔德斯出现在了画面中央，他左右手分别握有棕榈和橄榄枝条，摆出了巴拉圭国徽的造型。如此一种低调作风，倒是恰如其分地诠释了这支南美球队所具有的特点。

New Zealand

The lone qualifier from Oceania, New Zealand will face three difficult group stage matches and will be facing a miracle if they advance. Great photo though.

新西兰的很多运动队在参加国际大赛时，都会在开场前跳上一段著名的“毛利战舞”。所以在该队的海报中，三名球员也摆出了“毛利战舞”所具有的独特造型。由于久违世界杯赛场的缘故，他们目前已经迫不及待地等待着比赛的揭幕。

Slovakia

Having qualified for their first finals, Slovakia will face Italy and Paraguay in the group stages. Their best chance for a meaningful result will be when they clash against New Zealand. Looks cold.

作为一支首次参加世界杯的新生球队，斯洛伐克队的出线给整个国家带来了巨大的欢乐，这种气氛也在海报中得到了体现。在球员跪地庆祝的动作之前，则专门注明了斯洛伐克队在国际足坛的绰号——“Fighting Jondas”。

Brazil

The once star of the national team looks to carry the weight of enormous expectations of Brazil and may even be celebrating a bit early. Hey, there’s even a bikini in the audience.

在巴西队的海报中央，出现了著名球星卡卡的形象，但这并非海报最具有吸引力的一个地方。真正值得关注的，其实是右下方那个与常见样式并不相符的巴西队徽，其中的关键区别，就是这个队徽已经在上方为象征冠军的第六颗星留出了位置。

North Korea

If Cape Verde can hold fellow group G participants Portugal to a 0-0 draw, you better believe the organized and defensively minded North Koreans can do the same. On paper, they should exit the group stages with 0 points, but don’t underestimate North Korea being difficult to break down.

作为本届世界杯上最具神秘色彩的一支球队，朝鲜队的海报也显得非常特别。在红色五角星的背景下，一名朝鲜球员骑在长着翅膀的天马之上，同时还摆出了振臂高呼的造型，表现出对于在世界杯上创造奇迹的强烈渴望——注意，这匹马是黑的！

Ivory Coast

Cote d’ Ivoire led by the brilliant Didier Drogba, Salomon Kalou and the brothers Toure are another African nation that will look to impress with former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson at the helm. They’ll attack with purpose and defend bravely. Surely a dark horse for many making predictions.

科特迪瓦队的绰号是“大象”，所以在海报中也出现了多名科特迪瓦球员骑着大象前进的画面。出现在最中央位置的，则是该队的头号球员德罗巴，这位老将的状态好坏，将在很大程度决定球队的未来前途。

Portuga

There seems to be some questions surrounding this Portugal team as they enter into June. One doesn’t get a sense of confidence when watching them especially after leaving qualifying late. Still though, with players like Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani, Portugal can’t be over-looked and are always dangerous.

作为葡萄牙队的头号球星，C罗当仁不让地出现在了海报中央。而且绘画者似乎受到了“千手观音”造型的启发，也给C罗绘制了无数条腿，用这种方式来表现出他魔术般的脚法，同时给人以一种眼花缭乱的感觉。

Spain

Fernando Torres slaying Brazil, Germany and Italy for their first World Cup title? Not so sure, but Spain seem to be odds on favorite to do just that. There may not be a better passing team out of the 32 and a potential final v Brazil could be one of the best ever.

在西班牙队的海报中，出现了传统的斗牛士形象，9号托雷斯手持利剑面对来自各方的“公牛”。如果对这些“公牛”身上绶带的颜色进行分析，会发现那可能分别代表了德国队、意大利队还有巴西队这些夺冠道路上的劲敌。

Switzerland

If I’m not mistaken, Switzerland didn’t concede a single goal last time out, yet they failed to progress out of the group stages. Can the Swiss bolster their defensive squad with a little flair and some goals in 2010?

对于缺乏明星球员的瑞士队来说，最大的财富莫过于他们的主教练希茨菲尔德。所以在海报中央，也重点突出了这位德国名帅的形象，他手拿瑞士军刀，整支瑞士队就像是一个船模那样被他握在手中。

Honduras

They may have erected a statue of American defender Jonathan Bornstein in Tegucigalpa, but the Hondurans didn’t get to South Africa by the head of Bornstein. Honduras have a difficult group stage run having to face Spain, Chile and Switzerland. They’ll want to represent their nation and CONCACAF well, but will need to be at their best.

进军世界杯决赛阶段，是洪都拉斯足球多年来的梦想。所以在成功圆梦之后，每一名球员脸上都洋溢着欢乐的表情，共同举起了写有“洪都拉斯”字样的版图。

Chile

The Chileans are quick and will most likely play 3 at the back. They’ll be exciting to watch when they commit that many players forward. Their group stage clash with Spain is sure to delight.

在智利队的海报中，突出了阿根廷籍主教练贝尔萨的形象，在他的身边，则是本届南美区预选赛的头号射手苏亚佐。在这两位核心人物的下方，除了其他几名智利球员的身影之外，还有这个国家的著名格言——“依靠公理或武力”。