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The 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa would like to welcome Greece, Japan, Netherlands, Portugal, Chile and New Zealand who arrived yesterday for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.

More teams arrive ahead of the FIFA World Cup
Sunday 6 June 2010

The 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa would like to welcome France, Uruguay, Korea Republic and Mexico who arrived in the country yesterday.

South Africans hold high hopes for home team at 2010 FIFA World Cup™
Saturday 5 June 2010
Football fever has well and truly taken hold of South Africa, with public opinion towards the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ overwhelmingly positive and optimism surrounding the national team’s chances remarkably robust, according to latest market ...
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Thursday 3 June 2010Paraguay arrives for FIFA World Cup
Thursday 3 June 2010England arrives for the FIFA World Cup
Thursday 3 June 2010Korea DPR arrives for World Cup
Tuesday 1 June 2010Last update on 2010 FIFA World Cup™ preparations on the agenda
Tuesday 1 June 2010USA arrives for World Cup
Monday 31 May 2010Argentina and Denmark arrive in South Africa
Monday 31 May 2010Last tickets released for public sale
Thursday 27 May 2010Brazil touchdown in South Africa
Thursday 27 May 2010Australia the first team to arrive in South Africa ahead of 2010 FIFA World Cup
Thursday 27 May 2010Egypt to play two matches outside Cairo
Tuesday 18 May 2010New regulations kick-off to combat ticket touting in South Africa
Monday 17 May 2010FIFA places special order with Louis Vuitton for Trophy case
Tuesday 4 May 2010Stage set for FIFA World Cup™ Kick-off Celebration Concert
Tuesday 4 May 2010Construction workers one step closer to dream ticket
Monday 3 May 201050 days until South Africa’s defining moment
Wednesday 21 April 2010Hublot becomes Official Timekeeper for next two FIFA World Cups™
Thursday 15 April 2010Global food supplier Seara signs up as final FIFA World Cup Sponsor
Wednesday 14 April 20102010 Ticket unveiled
Friday 9 April 2010OC set to deliver World Cup on time and within budget
Thursday 8 April 2010Music stars line up to set South Africa 2010 off on right note
Wednesday 17 March 2010Confidence shown in security plans
Friday 5 March 2010100 days to go and SA is ready
Tuesday 2 March 2010FIFA reiterates warning regarding illegal lotteries
Friday 26 February 2010World Cup legacy reaches grassroots
Thursday 25 February 2010Improving health through recreational football
Monday 22 February 201030 referees from 28 countries appointed for 2010 FIFA World Cup™
Friday 5 February 2010Fourth ticket sales phase starts on 9 February
Friday 5 February 2010Yingli Green Energy announces global sponsorship of 2010 FIFA World Cup™
Wednesday 3 February 20102010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee congratulates Africa Cup of Nations winners Egypt
Monday 1 February 2010Two million tickets sold for 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™
Wednesday 27 January 2010Public sentiment ahead of 2010 FIFA World Cup™ remains high in South Africa – poll
Wednesday 27 January 2010Maradona dismisses World Cup security concerns
Thursday 21 January 2010Final World Cup details ironed out
Wednesday 20 January 2010FIFA takes additional measures to facilitate fans’ access to World Cup tickets
Friday 15 January 2010Opening of first Football for Hope Centre heralds a new dawn for Khayelitsha

2010 FIFA World Cup

Heinze hands Argentina winning start
Saturday 12 June 2010

Gabriel Heinze's early header earned Argentina a 1-0 victory over Nigeria at Ellis Park and they might have won by more but for Super Eagles keeper Vincent Enyeama.

2010 FIFA World Cup™

Mandela's name held high
Saturday 12 June 2010

The stadium named after global icon, Nelson Mandela, kicked off the first of its eight fixtures in style this afternoon.

2010 FIFA World Cup™

FIFA Fan Fests attract the masses
Saturday 12 June 2010

The 16 official FIFA Fan Fests attracted 400,000 supporters on the Opening Day of South Africa 2010, including 300,000 in the host nation.

Chile

Paredes wants Suazo role
Saturday 12 June 2010

With Humberto Suazo a doubt for Chile's opening FIFA World Cup fixture against Honduras, Esteban Paredes has said he's ready to step into the breach.

2010 FIFA World Cup™

A day of celebration
Saturday 12 June 2010

Yesterday saw South Africa, and the world, erupt into celebration as the 2010 FIFA World Cup kicked off at parties around the globe.

Netherlands

Robben arrives in Johannesburg
Saturday 12 June 2010

Dutch winger Arjen Robben arrived in Johannesburg on Saturday in a bid to keep his hopes alive of playing in the FIFA World Cup for the Oranje.



New Zealand

Brown fighting to be fit
Saturday 12 June 2010Spain

Silva: My focus is on Spain
Saturday 12 June 2010South Africa

Modise: Nerves got to us
Saturday 12 June 20102010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™

Koreans hold all the aces
Saturday 12 June 20102010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™

Germany-Australia preview
Saturday 12 June 2010Korea DPR

Korea DPR bank on mental strength
Saturday 12 June 2010Italy

Gattuso to quit Italy
Saturday 12 June 20102010 FIFA World Cup™

Algeria-Slovenia preview
Saturday 12 June 2010Uruguay

Uruguay take heart from draw
Saturday 12 June 2010Germany

Khedira stepping into Ballack's shoes
Saturday 12 June 2010Honduras

Honduras won't rush injured pair
Saturday 12 June 20102010 FIFA World Cup™

Dutch plan to open campaign in style
Saturday 12 June 20102010 FIFA World Cup™

Serbia and Ghana in crucial opener
Saturday 12 June 2010United Arab Emirates

Cannavaro keen on Lippi reunion
Saturday 12 June 20102010 FIFA World Cup

Tricky first hurdle in Italy's title defence
Saturday 12 June 20102010 FIFA World Cup™

Kalusha: A fantastic goal to start with
Saturday 12 June 2010South Africa

Opener delights African press
Saturday 12 June 2010Japan

Japan urged to 'think for themselves'
Saturday 12 June 2010Korea Republic

Thousands gather in Seoul
Saturday 12 June 2010Japan

Nakamura keen to prove his worth
Saturday 12 June 2010