Take part in our panels - by webcam or by text

Read about the two panels below and send us your details using the form at the bottom of the page, letting us know which panel you are interested in taking part in.

Are you from one of the six countries making their debut in the tournament - Angola, Ghana, Togo, Ivory Coast, Trinidad and Tobago or Ukraine?

Fans around the world are building up to the big tournament in June

Or are you from one of the two countries taking part for the first time under their current names - Czech Republic and Serbia and Montenegro?

If so, we would like to hear from you. Tell us where you are from and how you will be watching the World Cup.

We will get back to those of you who send in the best responses and assemble a panel of readers to give us regular updates on the BBC News website during your country's run in the World Cup.

You need a webcam to take part

We are also looking for football fans to appear on BBC World TV during the World Cup.

If you have an opinion on issues surrounding the tournament, this is your opportunity to appear live on BBC television.

All you need is a webcam, a broadband connection and a passionate opinion on events in Germany.

If you are interested in either or both projects send us your comments and personal details using the form below. Please specify which panel interests you most.

The BBC may edit your comments and cannot guarantee that all emails will be published.