Soccer City
Johannesburg
Soccer City will host the opening and the final games of the 2010 World Cup (and quite a few in between). It is truly an awe inspiring stadium. It is located right next to the SAFA and will rightly so be the central hub for the 2010 FIFA World Cup
It boasts being the largest stadium in Africa. Also home to most of South Africas international football matches.
World Cup Matches
Soccer City
| Date | Time | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11 | 16:00 | South Africa | 1 - 1 | Mexico | Group A |
| June 14 | 13.30 | Netherlands | 2 - 0 | Denmark | Group E |
| June 17 | 13:30 | Argentina | 4 - 1 | South Korea | Group B |
| June 20 | 20.30 | Brazil | vs | Ivory Coast | Group G |
| June 23 | 20.30 | Ghana | vs | Germany | Group D |
| June 27 | 20.30 | Winners Group B | vs | Runner-up Group A | Last 16 |
| July 2 | 20:30 | Winners Match 49 | vs | Winners Match 50 | Quarter Finals |
| July 11 | 20:30 | Winners Match 61 | vs | Winners Match 62 | Quarter Finals |
Soccer City Images
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Other Stadiums
World Cup 2010
- Free State Stadium
- Greenpoint Stadium
- Moses Mabhida Stadium
- Ellis Park Stadium
- Soccer City
- Mbombela Stadium
- Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
- Peter Mokaba Stadium
- Lofthus Verfeld Stadium
- Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace
Brazil Team News
fifa.com
Transfers that transformed seasons
4 Feb 2012 at 2:58am
From Eric Cantona through Johan Cruyff to the great Alfredo di Stefano, FIFA.com looks back at some of the mid-season deals that have had the biggest impact on the clubs involved.
The Week in Quotes
3 Feb 2012 at 8:04pm
Featuring Jeremie Janot on keeping warm during games, Ricardo Rocha on how his humorous mistake helped Brazil in 1994, Martin O’Neill on how his French sounds South Korean and Michael Rensing on Cologne’s disease.
Brazil reach women?s U-20 finals
3 Feb 2012 at 6:02pm
Brazil qualified for the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup by beating Paraguay 8-0, while Argentina took a step towards joining them by defeating Colombia 3-1 in their penultimate game.
From the construction site to the classroom
3 Feb 2012 at 11:59am
After their daily toil, construction workers at the Brazil 2014 stadiums are putting down their hard hats and picking up pencils and paper. Overtime pay and a basket of household items go to those who attend every class.
Internacional, Flamengo into group stage
1 Feb 2012 at 8:39pm
Two-time continental champions Internacional won through to the Copa Libertadores group stage with a narrow 3-2 aggregate win over Once Caldas, while Brazilian compatriots Flamengo did likewise at Real Potosi's expense.
Motta: I've dreamed of this move
1 Feb 2012 at 10:11am
Italian midfielder Thiago Motta has said a move to Paris Saint-Germain and playing in France has been a dream of his since childhood when he was officially presented at Parc des Princes.
Villarreal sign Martinuccio
1 Feb 2012 at 6:40am
Villarreal have signed Argentinian forward Alejandro Martinuccio on a six-month loan from Fluminense, the Spanish club have announced.
Just 500 days until Brazil 2013 kick-off
1 Feb 2012 at 4:02am
The countdown to the next FIFA Confederations Cup continues apace, with just 500 days until the Brazil 2013 edition of the ‘Festival of Champions’ gets underway.
Inter complete three signings
31 Jan 2012 at 11:11am
Inter Milan have finalised three transfers, completing deals for Fredy Guarin from FC Porto, Angelo Palombo on loan from Sampdoria and youngster Juan from Internacional.
All in the balance as group stage awaits
31 Jan 2012 at 1:23am
Arsenal and Penarol may be all but sure of places in the group stage, but El Nacional, Internacional, Real Potosi and Union Espanola will carry just one-goal leads into the seconds legs of their preliminary-round ties on away soil.