FIFA World Cup 2010: Argentina and Spain name final squad

21 days to go for the biggest football event on the planet to kick start, where 32 teams will fight for one cup- FIFA WC 2010. The preparations are on full swing.

Argentina is the first team to announce its final 23 man squad for World Cup. Only surprise package is the inclusion of defender Ariel Garce. Ariel played his 1st international match earlier this month against Haiti.

Forward Lionel Messi will be key for Argentina's hopes!

SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Sergio Romero, Mariano Andujar, Diego Pozo.

Defenders: Nicolas Otamendi, Martin Demichelis, Walter Samuel , Gabriel Heinze, Nicolas Burdisso, Ariel Garce, Clemente Rodriguez.

Midfielders: Jonas Gutierrez, Juan Sebastian Veron, Javier Mascherano, Angel Di Maria, Javier Pastore, Maxi Rodriguez, Mario Bolatti.

Forwards: Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, Carlos Tevez, Diego Milito, Sergio Aguero, Martin Palermo.

Spain also named their 23 man squad which is full of surprises.Goalkeeper Valdes replaces Villarreal’s Diego Lopez as Spain’s third-choice behind number one and captain Iker Casillas and number two Pepe Reina.Injured Fabregas and Torres are also included in the squad. Another surprise package is inclusion of Barcelona pair Victor Valdes and Pedro and Javi Martinez.

Torres needs to recover from an injury but he makes his way in the squad.

SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Iker Casillas, Jose Manuel Reina, Victor Valdes.

Defenders: Raul Albiol, Sergio Ramos, Alvaro Arbeloa, Joan Capdevila Gerard Pique, Carles Puyol, Carlos Marchena.

Midfielders: Xabi Alonso, Cesc Fabregas, Sergio Busquets, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta, Javier Martinez.

Forwards: Juan Manuel Mata, David Silva, David Villa, Jesus Navas, Fernando Torres, Pedro Rodriguez, Fernando Llorente.