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  • SA’s airports gear up for influx

    SA’s airports gear up for influx

    Thursday 5 November 2009
    As the country's airports are upgraded ahead of 2010, South Africa is also preparing for the increase in air travel demand after the World Cup  
  • Chileans looking ahead to 2010

    Chileans looking ahead to 2010

    Thursday 5 November 2009
    Working together with international bodies in bringing the world to South Africa has never been more apparent as interest grows for teams and fans as they prepare to visit South Africa.

Ambassadors

Ambassadors
For the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee (OC), the FIFA World Cup™ must be more than a success, hosting the event must have long-term legacy benefits for South Africa, and in fact Africa.

LOC

Welcome by Irvin Khoza, the chairman of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM Organising Committee South Africa.

Public Viewing

South Africa to host a world party
To ensure that the 2010 FIFA World Cup will be another unforgettable, massive football festival for all South Africans, the broadcast for non-commercial public viewings across the host country will be made free of charge.

    The First Step

      How the Bid was won

      South Africa came very close to earning the right to host the 2006 FIFA World Cup™. In the end, Germany pipped them to it by 12 votes to 11 and went on to host a wonderful tournament, leaving the South Africans deflated, but nonetheless accepting the agonising defeat with grace.

      Media Releases

      Ticket Fund

      2010 FIFA World Cup™ Ticket Fund

      In recognition of their integral contributions to make 2010 happen, the FIFA President promised the estimated 20,000 construction workers two tickets each for a match in the venue they helped to build.

        Official Mascot

        Official Mascot

        So what can we say about him? One thing is for sure, Zakumi will be first on the dancefloor and last off it at the world's biggest party - the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. He wants to entertain as many people as he can.

        Media Channel

        The FIFA Media Channel is a media-only password protected service with specific content tailored to support journalists, photographers and other media professionals. Please note that all journalists must register to get accreditation for FIFA events.

        Tickets

        Ticket categories and prices
        The ticketing proposal was elaborated jointly by FIFA and the South African LOC. The prices reflect FIFA's positioning of the FIFA World Cup™ as a premium international sporting event, yet also take account of the South African market.

          FIFA Committee

          The Organising Committee for the FIFA World Cup shall organise the FIFA World Cup in compliance with the provisions of the regulations applicable to this competition, the List of Requirements and the Organising Association Agreement.

          Calendar

          • 04 December 2009
            Final Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ (South Africa)
          • 11 June - 11 July 2010
            FIFA World Cup™ (South Africa)

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