When did the World Cup start in 2010?
When did the World Cup start in 2010?
June 11, 2010
2010 FIFA World Cup/Start dates
When was South Africa awarded the 2010 World Cup?
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men’s national football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010. The bidding process for hosting the tournament finals was open only to African nations.
Where was the World Cup held in 2010?
The 2010 World Cup in South Africa got under way with a spectacular and vibrant opening ceremony at the 94,000-capacity Soccer City in Johannesburg.
When was the last time South Africa was in the World Cup?
South Africa have appeared in the FIFA World Cup on three occasions in 1998, 2002, and 2010.
Why was Africa chosen to host the World Cup in 2010?
Host selection. Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 World Cup as part of a short-lived rotation policy, abandoned in 2007, to rotate the event among football confederations. Five African nations placed bids to host the 2010 World Cup: Egypt, Morocco, South Africa and a joint bid from Libya and Tunisia.
Who was ahead of Ghana in the 2010 World Cup?
Ghana won the group and progressed to the tournament, while Congo DR finished ahead of South Africa on head to head results. During the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, they beat France 2–1 and drew 1–1 to Mexico, but lost 0–3 to Uruguay. They lost out on progression to the round of 16, on goal difference.
Where was the 2010 FIFA World Cup held?
Sergio Ramos and Jesus Navas celebrate Spain’s South Africa 2010 conquest. Asamoah Gyan of Ghana celebrates scoring a penalty during the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Group D match between Ghana and Australia at the Royal Bafokeng Stadium on June 19, 2010 in Rustenburg, South Africa.
Why did South Africa host the World Cup in 2010?
The 2010 World Cup was a blessing and a curse for South Africa. The expectancy level was so high, but the vision to build up to it and thrive after it was forgotten. Hosting the tournament should have been a way to realise we needed to invest more in the game and we should have kicked on afterwards.
When is the next World Cup for South Africa?
Bar reaching the African Nations Cup quarter-finals in 2019, there has been continued disappointment. The South African Football Association unveiled ‘Vision 2022’ six years ago, but indications are it is more sales pitch, less certified action.
What was the official song of the 2010 World Cup?
The official song of the 2010 World Cup ” Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) “, was performed by the Colombian singer Shakira and the band Freshlyground from South Africa, and is sung in both English and Spanish. The song is based on a traditional African soldiers’ song, ” Zangalewa “.