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2010 FIFA World Cup
South Africa 2010
2010 FIFA World Cup official logo
Tournament details
Host country Flag of South Africa South Africa
Dates 11 June - 11 July
Teams 32 (from 6 confederations)
Venue(s) 10 (in 9 host cities)

The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, an international tournament for football, that is scheduled to take place between 11 June and 11 July 2010 in South Africa. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. The FIFA World Cup, occasionally called the Football World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international Association football Association football, more commonly known as football or soccer, is a Team sport played between two teams of eleven players and is widely considered Events 1184 BC - Trojan War: Troy is sacked and burned according to the calculations of Eratosthenes. Events 911 - Signing of the Treaty of Saint-Clair-sur-Epte between Charles the Simple and Rollo of Normandy. For the film see 2010 The Year We Make Contact. For the book see 2010 Odyssey Two. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa It will be the first time that the tournament has been hosted by a nation in the Confederation of African Football, leaving the Oceania Football Confederation as the only FIFA Confederation never to have hosted the event. The 53 member CAF ( African Football Confederation), ( French: Confédération Africaine de Football), ( Arabic: الإتحاد الأفريقى لكرة The Oceania Football Confederation (OFC is one of the six "continental" confederations of international football, consisting of Papua New Guinea, New

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Host selection

Main article: FIFA World Cup hosts

Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 World Cup as part of a new policy to rotate the event between football confederations (This policy was later abandoned in October 2007). See also FIFA World Cup FIFA World Cup) in the "Selection of hosts" section Five African nations placed bids to host the 2010 World Cup:

Following the decision of the FIFA Executive Committee not to allow co-hosted tournaments, Tunisia withdrew from the bidding process. This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. Libya ( ليبيا ar-Latn Lībiyā; Libyan vernacular: Lībya; Amazigh:) officially the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab Tunisia (تونس Tūnis officially the Tunisian Republic ( is a country located in North Africa. Morocco (المغرب "al-Maghrib" officially the Kingdom of Morocco (المملكة المغربية is a country located in North Africa The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa The committee also decided not to consider Libya's solo bid as it no longer met all the stipulations laid down in the official List of Requirements.

After one round of voting, the winning bid was announced by FIFA president Sepp Blatter at a media conference on 15 May 2004 in Zurich. Sepp Blatter (born March 10, 1936 in Visp, Valais, Switzerland) is the 8th and current President of FIFA. Events 1252 - Pope Innocent IV issues the Papal bull Ad exstirpanda, which authorizes but also limits the "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Zürich (, Zürich German: Züri, Zurich, Zurigo; in English generally Zurich) is the largest city in Switzerland and capital of the South Africa was awarded the rights to host the tournament, defeating Morocco and Egypt. [1]

Results:

  1. Flag of South Africa South Africa, 14 votes
  2. Flag of Morocco Morocco, 10 votes
  3. Flag of Egypt Egypt, 0 votes

Flag of Tunisia Tunisia withdrew on 8 May 2004 after joint bidding was not allowed

Flag of Libya Libya bid was rejected: bid did not meet the list of requirements and joint bidding was not allowed

Qualification

Main article: 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification

As the host nation, South Africa qualifies automatically. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa Morocco (المغرب "al-Maghrib" officially the Kingdom of Morocco (المملكة المغربية is a country located in North Africa This article is about the country of Egypt For a topic outline on this subject see List of basic Egypt topics. Tunisia (تونس Tūnis officially the Tunisian Republic ( is a country located in North Africa. Events 589 - Reccared summons the Third Council of Toledo 1450 - Jack Cade's Rebellion: Kentishmen "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " Libya ( ليبيا ar-Latn Lībiyā; Libyan vernacular: Lībya; Amazigh:) officially the Great Socialist People's Libyan Arab In the qualification process for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the six FIFA confederations were allocated a share of the 31 remaining spots on the basis of the strength The South Africa national football team or Bafana Bafana' (The Boys is the national team of South Africa and is controlled by the South African Football However, South Africa is the first host since 1934 to participate in World Cup qualifiers. This is because the CAF qualifiers will also serve as the qualifying tournament for the 2010 African Cup of Nations, for which South Africa must qualify separately. The Confederation of African Football (CAF section of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification sees teams competing for five berths in the final tournament in The 2010 African Cup of Nations will be the 27th edition of the African Cup of Nations, the football championship of Africa ( CAF) Since 2002 the defending champions no longer qualify automatically.

The preliminary draw for the 2010 World Cup was held in Durban, South Africa, on 25 November 2007. Durban (eThekwini is the third most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the EThekwini metropolitan municipality. Events 1034 - Máel Coluim mac Cináeda, King of Scots dies Donnchad, the Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century.

The Final draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be staged in Cape Town, South Africa, in December 2009 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Cape Town (Kaapstad Xhosa: Ikapa) is the second most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the metropolitan municipality of the The Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC is a convention centre in Cape Town, South Africa.

Region Qualification Countries/Teams
Europe (UEFA) 13 of 53
South America (CONMEBOL) 4 or 5 of 10
North, Central America, and the Caribbean (CONCACAF) 3 or 4 of 35
Asia (AFC) 4 or 5 of 43
Africa (CAF) 6 of 53 (including South Africa as host) Flag of South Africa South Africa (host)
Oceania (OFC) 0 or 1 of 10

Group stage tiebreakers

In world football, there are various methods used to separate teams with equal points in a league. The European Zone of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification will see 53 teams competing for 13 places The South American Zone of 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification will see 10 teams competing for 4 The CONCACAF qualification stage for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa has 35 national teams competing for the three berths given automatically The Asian Football Confederation has been allocated 45 qualifying berths for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The Confederation of African Football (CAF section of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification sees teams competing for five berths in the final tournament in The South Africa national football team or Bafana Bafana' (The Boys is the national team of South Africa and is controlled by the South African Football The 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification for the Oceania Football Confederation (OFC will select one nation to compete in a two-legged home-and-away playoff against For the World Cup tournament, FIFA uses the following system. [2]

In the league format, the ranking in each group is determined as follows:

a) greatest number of points obtained in all group matches;

b) goal difference in all group matches;

c) greatest number of goals scored in all group matches.

If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their rankings will be determined as follows:

d) greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned;

e) goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned;

f) greater number of goals scored in all group matches between the teams concerned;

g) drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee.

Venues

In 2005, the organizers released a provisional list of thirteen venues to be used for the World Cup: Bloemfontein, Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg (two), Kimberley, Nelspruit, Orkney, Polokwane, Port Elizabeth, Pretoria (two), and Rustenburg. Bloemfontein (ˈbluːmfɒnteɪn Afrikaans and Dutch for "spring of Bloem (bloom" Cape Town (Kaapstad Xhosa: Ikapa) is the second most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the metropolitan municipality of the Durban (eThekwini is the third most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the EThekwini metropolitan municipality. Johannesburg ( Pronounced /jō-hān'ĭs-bûrg'/ is the largest city in South Africa. Kimberley is a town in South Africa, and the capital of the Northern Cape. Nelspruit is a City of 221474 people ( 2000) situated in northeastern South Africa. Orkney is a Gold mining town situated in the Klerksdorp District of the North West Province, South Africa. Pietersburg is a City, Municipality and the capital of the Limpopo province in South Africa. Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. Rustenburg ( Afrikaans and Dutch: Town of Rest) is a City of 395761 inhabitants (2001 National Census situated in at the foot of the This was narrowed down to ten venues[3] which were officially announced on 17 March 2006 by FIFA:

City Stadium Capacity
Johannesburg Soccer City (being upgraded) 95,000
Cape Town Green Point Stadium (being constructed at site of Metropolitan Golf Course) 70,000
Durban Moses Mabidha Stadium (being constructed at site of demolished Kings Park Soccer Stadium) 70,000
Johannesburg Ellis Park Stadium (being upgraded) 61,000
Pretoria Loftus Versfeld Stadium (being upgraded) 50,000
Port Elizabeth Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (under construction) 48,000
Bloemfontein Free State Stadium (being upgraded) 48,000
Nelspruit Mbombela Stadium (under construction) 46,000
Polokwane Peter Mokaba Stadium (being constructed adjacent to existing Peter Mokaba Stadium) 45,000
Rustenburg Royal Bafokeng Stadium (being upgraded) 42,000

Durban
Port Elizabeth
Rustenburg
Nelspruit
Pretoria
Bloemfontein
Johannesburg
Cape Town
Polokwane

Preparations

Five new stadiums are to be built for the tournament (three match venues and two practice grounds), and five of the existing venues are to be upgraded. Events 45 BC - In his last victory Julius Caesar defeats the Pompeian forces of Titus Labienus and Pompey the Younger Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Johannesburg ( Pronounced /jō-hān'ĭs-bûrg'/ is the largest city in South Africa. First National Bank Stadium ( FNB Stadium or Soccer City) is a stadium located in Johannesburg, South Africa. Cape Town (Kaapstad Xhosa: Ikapa) is the second most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the metropolitan municipality of the The Green Point Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa is a stadium under construction for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Durban (eThekwini is the third most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the EThekwini metropolitan municipality. Moses Mabhida Stadium named after Moses Mabhida, a former General Secretary of the SACP, is intended to be a world-class multi-use Stadium in Durban Kings Park Soccer Stadium was a multi-use Stadium in Durban, South Africa. Johannesburg ( Pronounced /jō-hān'ĭs-bûrg'/ is the largest city in South Africa. Ellis Park Stadium, known for sponsorship reasons as Coca-Cola Park following a ZAR 450 million ( USD 58 million/ £ 30 million naming rights deal Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a sports stadium situated in Pretoria, South Africa. Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is a 50000 seat stadium under construction at Nelson Mandela Bay which is going to be used for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa Bloemfontein (ˈbluːmfɒnteɪn Afrikaans and Dutch for "spring of Bloem (bloom" The Free State Stadium, also known as Vodacom Park, is a stadium in Bloemfontein, South Africa, used Nelspruit is a City of 221474 people ( 2000) situated in northeastern South Africa. The Mbombela Stadium is a new 46000-seat Stadium currently under construction as one of the ten venues for the Pietersburg is a City, Municipality and the capital of the Limpopo province in South Africa. The Peter Mokaba Stadium is a Football (soccer stadium in Polokwane, South Africa, that Rustenburg ( Afrikaans and Dutch: Town of Rest) is a City of 395761 inhabitants (2001 National Census situated in at the foot of the The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace is a Rugby union and Football (soccer stadium in Rustenburg, Durban (eThekwini is the third most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the EThekwini metropolitan municipality. Rustenburg ( Afrikaans and Dutch: Town of Rest) is a City of 395761 inhabitants (2001 National Census situated in at the foot of the Nelspruit is a City of 221474 people ( 2000) situated in northeastern South Africa. Pretoria is a city located in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa. Bloemfontein (ˈbluːmfɒnteɪn Afrikaans and Dutch for "spring of Bloem (bloom" Johannesburg ( Pronounced /jō-hān'ĭs-bûrg'/ is the largest city in South Africa. Cape Town (Kaapstad Xhosa: Ikapa) is the second most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the metropolitan municipality of the Pietersburg is a City, Municipality and the capital of the Limpopo province in South Africa. Construction costs are expected to be R8. 4bn. [4]

The official 2010 FIFA World Cup poster.
The official 2010 FIFA World Cup poster.

In addition to the stadiums being built and upgraded, South Africa is also planning to improve its current public transport infrastructure, and implement special measures to ensure the safety and security of local and international tourists attending the matches in accordance with standard FIFA requirements. [5]

Rumours of tournament being moved

Rumours have circulated in various news sources that the 2010 World Cup could be moved to another country. [6][7] Some people, including Franz Beckenbauer, Horst R. Franz Anton Beckenbauer (born September 11, 1945) is a German football coach manager and former player nicknamed der Kaiser Schmidt and, reportedly, some FIFA executives, have expressed concern over the planning, organisation, and pace of South Africa’s preparations. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French for International Federation of Association Football) [8][6] However, FIFA officials have repeatedly expressed their confidence in South Africa as host, and have stated that the event will not be moved, with FIFA president Sepp Blatter re-iterating that "Plan A. Sepp Blatter (born March 10, 1936 in Visp, Valais, Switzerland) is the 8th and current President of FIFA. . . Plan B. . . Plan C is that the 2010 World Cup will be staged in South Africa". [9][10] Blatter has stated that there is a contingency plan to hold the World Cup elsewhere but only in the event of a natural catastrophe, and that the 2006 World Cup in Germany also had a similar contingency plan. The 2006 FIFA World Cup was the 18th instance of the FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international football world championship tournament [11][10]

Despite reassurances by FIFA that the event would only be moved in the case of natural catastrophe, rumours continue to circulate about possible relocation of the event. [12] These rumours have been criticised by South Africa's Deputy Finance Minister Jabu Moleketi, saying that some have targeted the event to reflect their persistent negativity towards South Africa and Africa. The Republic of South Africa (also known by other official names) is a country located at the southern tip of the continent of Africa [13]

Controversies

Several non-governmental organisations and poor people's movements have expressed major concern about plans to regulate the prevalence of squatter camp shelters to improve the image of the World Cup venues. Shanty towns (also called Squatter camps or Favelas are settlements (sometimes illegal or unauthorized of impoverished people who live in improvised Concerns are particularly acute in Durban where local politicians have promised to 'clear the slums by 2010'. Durban (eThekwini is the third most populous city in South Africa, forming part of the EThekwini metropolitan municipality. [14].

According to an article in Le Monde diplomatique, "More than $8bn has been budgeted for the building and upgrading of infrastructure for the football World Cup in 2010, including 10 stadiums and a high-speed train. . . But almost none of the building or the money can be accessed by the poor who live in shantytowns without proper water, sanitation or electricity. " [15].


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