The tournament which includes host Brazil, defending World Cup champion Spain and Italy, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Tahiti and Uruguay will be held June 15 to June 30.

WSJ: World Cup 2014, Brazil, Maracan? Stadium: Brazil's Rush to Get Ready for the World Cup

The former Manchester United striker was the difference - dropping deep to collect possession and influence his side's attacks and providing the moment of individual brilliance that gave Uruguay the lead midway through the first half via a 30-yard dipping shot that found the net via a glancing deflection off Aaron Mokoena.

BBC: South Africa 0-3 Uruguay

Retired Netherlands captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst is also in contention for his spectacular 30-yarder in the World Cup semi-final defeat of Uruguay, as is South Africa's Siphiwe Tshabalala, who scored the opening goal of the tournament against Mexico.

BBC: Matty Burrows v Lionel Messi for Fifa top goal award

In Uruguay, you are more likely to engage a winery owner in a discussion over a silky tannat than endure a 30-person tasting overseen by a seasonal amateur with a microphone.

BBC: Uruguay��s boutique wineries