Pet World Cup 2010

The most widely viewed sporting event on the planet, the FIFA World Cup, kicks off in South Africa on June 11.

While the world watches, the best players from 32 countries will go toe-to-toe in hopes of making soccer history. And here at Petside.com, we've gathered some impressive pets, each breed hailing from a World Cup contending country, to make pet history. Welcome to Pet World Cup 2010.

The 16 pets in this year's tournament were seeded based on their home country's soccer skills and, well, their individual cuteness.

Vote now! You can only vote once per day, so check up on your favorite dog or cat often and spread the word.