The other big international event coming up is the Winter Olympics, in February. I think people are hoping for the 1DmkIV before the games start, but for lenses, hmmm, how last minute can Canon surprise us with a lens or two? Maybe the 100mm Macro and EF-S 15-85 are our new lenses. Or, maybe you're right, andthe World Cup will see some new glass to go with the new 1D, and the unannounced but expected 1Ds.