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Study reveals tourism impact in South Africa

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:28:00 GMT

A new study found that of the 300,000 plus that visited South Africa during the FIFA World Cup, 90 per cent would consider visiting again in the future and nearly all were willing to recommend the country to their friends and relatives.

Valcke: South Africa set a new benchmark

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 17:19:00 GMT

FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke was among the speakers at a media conference which followed the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee board meeting in Johannesburg today.

The FIFA World Cup in pictures and videos

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 16:18:00 GMT

What better way to relive the 2010 FIFA World Cup thank to take a few moments flicking through our hundreds of exclusive photos and videos from the month-long tournament?

South Africa festival paves way for Brazil 'festa'

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:00:00 GMT

As the curtain came down on the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, anticipation levels were already beginning to build for Brazil 2014.

South Africa 2010 in numbers

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 11:36:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a look through the statistics that matter, including records broken and top performers, in our look back at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.

A tournament of firsts

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 03:13:00 GMT

South Africa 2010 was bursting with unprecedented events in a whole range of areas, from team results to player landmarks. FIFA.com now takes you through a full list of firsts.

Pride for Africa as Spain strike gold

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:16:00 GMT

The 19th FIFA World Cup ended with a first triumph for Spain but the host nation had equal reason to celebrate. FIFA.com reviews South Africa 2010.

South Africa wins hearts

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 15:49:00 GMT

After quieting all of the naysayers, South Africa is ready to use the 2010 FIFA World Cup as a springboard to even greater achievement in the future.

South Africa 2010: 32 teams, 32 stories

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 10:13:00 GMT

Join FIFA.com as we take a look back at all of the 32 sides that contributed to the football extravaganza that was South Africa 2010.

Soccer City pitch primed for showpiece

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 22:21:00 GMT

The Soccer City pitch on which the world title will be decided is in pristine condition thanks to the expertise of a dedicated team of groundstaff.

Festival's final day lives up to hopes

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:52:00 GMT

The Football for Hope Festival concluded on Saturday with two finals played, the FIFA Fair Play Award handed out and the teams from around the world saluting each other and the people of Alexandra township.

Weah: Africa can be inspired

Sat, 10 Jul 2010 08:46:00 GMT

Former FIFA World Player of the Year George Weah reflects on how this FIFA World Cup™ has inspired the whole of Africa even if the continent's teams proved a disappointment.

The adidas Golden Ball: a look back

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 10:05:00 GMT

The adidas Golden Ball is just days away from being announced. FIFA.com takes a trip down memory lane to recall previous winners of the accolade.

Uniting a nation

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 09:34:00 GMT

Since the end of apartheid and the beginning of South Africa’s historic democracy in 1994, it has been sport that has been instrumental in uniting a nation.

Stars come out for Football for Hope

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 18:02:00 GMT

The likes of Christian Karembeu and Anthony Baffoe took the pitch in front of thousands of delighted fans in Alexandra township on Thursday in support of the Football for Hope Festival.

Sowetans reaping FIFA World Cup benefits

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:51:00 GMT

As tourists flock to Jonannesburg's famed township of Soweto, the people of the area are earning both financial and cultural rewards.

Experts review Africa's ambassadors

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 08:26:00 GMT

Specialists on each of the six African teams at South Africa 2010 take a look at what went wrong and right for the continent's representatives.

Creativity to the fore in goal celebrations

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:30:00 GMT

FIFA.com and Coca-Cola bring you access to the best goal celebrations from South Africa 2010 and classics from other FIFA World Cups™.

All the right moves

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 12:34:00 GMT

FIFA.com's Move of the Day section showcases all the best examples of top-class individual technique exhibited by the biggest names in FIFA World Cups™ present and past.

Video bringing the action closer

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 11:51:00 GMT

From match highlights to a Mick Jagger interview via a visit to Robben Island, get the best of South Africa 2010 with FIFA.com's exclusive video coverage.

Mokoena backs Mosimane to take reins

Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:19:00 GMT

Midfielder Aaron Mokoena believes that South Africa's current assistant coach Pitso Mosimane is the man to take the country forward as national team coach.

Who was the best African player?

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 23:12:00 GMT

FIFA.com wants to know which player from Cameroon, Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, South Africa, Nigeria or Ghana impressed you the most at this FIFA World Cup.

South Africa rallies behind Ghana

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:56:00 GMT

South Africans have adopted Ghana's team as their own for their FIFA World Cup quarter-final match with Uruguay in Johannesburg.

Zuma: Tournament has inspired Africans

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 09:25:00 GMT

In an exclusive interview with FIFA.com, South Africa's President, Jacob Zuma, says he believes the legacy of this FIFA World Cup will benefit the African continent for decades.

Parreira: Technique always tells

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 15:24:00 GMT

Carlos Alberto Parreira, the Brazilian coach who led the host nation at South Africa 2010, spoke exclusively with FIFA.com about his thoughts on the tournament and South African football.

Radebe: Africa is really proud

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:04:00 GMT

Ex-Bafana Bafana captain Lucas Radebe gives FIFA.com his thoughts on South Africa 2010 – a triumph for Africa, if not the African teams.

Upsets galore as Europe’s finest struggle

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:49:00 GMT

A FIFA World Cup™ group stage tends to be fertile ground for surprises, and so it has proved at South Africa 2010.

Stars reflect on African failure

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:26:00 GMT

Lars Lagerback, Vincent Enyeama, Jean Makoun, Didier Zokora and Salomon Kalou spoke to FIFA.com about five African teams falling at the first hurdle.

Underdogs fire early warnings

Sat, 26 Jun 2010 11:31:00 GMT

With France and Italy having already found themselves on the end of early upsets, FIFA.com takes a look at the dark horses of the tournament who are out to upset the odds.

Ghana keep Africa flag flying

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 22:26:00 GMT

With Nigeria, South Africa, and Algeria eliminated and Côte d’Ivoire on the ropes, Ghana have stepped up to lead the African cause.

Proud Bafana look to the future

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 19:10:00 GMT

With Carlos Alberto Parreira departing having given South Africa "an identity" despite failing to lead them to the last 16, a new coach will be recruited to oversee a bright future for Bafana Bafana.

Media hails Bafana Bafana

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 10:45:00 GMT

South Africa failed to reach the Round of 16 on goal difference, but the country's media has lauded the efforts of Carlos Alberto Parreira's team.

Uruguay dominate as France implode

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 08:43:00 GMT

Uruguay marched through to the last 16, where they were joined by a Mexico side that edged an impressive South Africa. Meanwhile, despair befell France.

South African tears, Latin cheers

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 22:31:00 GMT

South Africa became the first hosts to fall at the first hurdle but they were celebrating in South America as Uruguay and Argentina finished top of their groups.

South Africa stays on top

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:42:00 GMT

The vuvuzelas continued to blow and the South African flag still flew high long after the final whistle had blown at the Free State stadium, despite Bafana Bafana exiting the tournament.

Parreira: 'My main feeling is pride'

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:24:00 GMT

South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira is disappointed that the host nation did not advance to the last 16 but does not see it as a failure.

Even in defeat, South Africans rally

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:07:00 GMT

South Africans across the country delighted in their 2-1 victory over France even though it was coupled with their elimination from the tournament.

Sad Domenech laments early exit

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 18:54:00 GMT

France coach Raymond Domenech expressed his sadness over France's early exit from South Africa 2010 and wished his successor the best of luck.

Bafana beat Bleus, both bow out

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 17:00:00 GMT

South Africa gave everything to try and stay in their own FIFA World Cup™ but in the end their victory was in vain as they and France both exit the competition.

Eight hopefuls eyeing four spots

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Uruguay and Argentina begin the day as leaders of Group A and Group B respectively, but with no-one yet assured of a last 16 place or consigned to elimination, there is still plenty to play for.

Zizou, Radebe take different sides

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 21:33:00 GMT

France and South Africa meet in their final Group A contest and Zinedine Zidane and Lucas Radebe talked with FIFA on their view of the game.

Pienaar to channel frustrations

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:20:00 GMT

After a disappointing loss to Uruguay left them needing to beat France by a convincing margin, South Africa playmaker Steven Pienaar has said that the team need to use their 'anger' against Les Bleus.

Parreira set to ring changes

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 14:29:00 GMT

South Africa coach Carlos Alberto Parreira has said that he will make sweeping changes for the final group clash against France, but admits the outcome is not in his hands.

Williams: A Cup of hope

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:56:00 GMT

South African rugby hero Chester Williams talks to FIFA about the famous 1995 team and how the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ is continuing to help bring people together.

France-South Africa preview

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

With France in turmoil and South Africa on the brink of becoming the first host nation to fail to make the knockout rounds, the stakes are high for tomorrow's meeting in Bloemfontein.

Modise targets vulnerable France

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:56:00 GMT

Midfielder Teko Modise says South Africa will target France as a team rather than focusing on individuals, ahead of their pivotal Group A meeting on Tuesday.

France's campaign falling apart

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 17:21:00 GMT

France's chaotic FIFA World Cup™ campaign is in disarray after the players boycotted training in support of Nicolas Anelka, who was sent home for a row with Raymond Domenech.

South African, French hopes hang by a thread

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 12:00:00 GMT

Host nation South Africa will face a French side in disarray in their final group match on Tuesday with both sides knowing their fate is out of their hands but hoping for a miracle.

Tovey: We can return to glory days

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 11:50:00 GMT

Captain of South Africa during their historic 1996 CAF Africa Cup of Nations triumph, Neil Tovey says Bafana needs to learn from the FIFA World Cup and keep getting bette.

African welcome winning hearts

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 22:12:00 GMT

Whatever their fortunes on the pitch, players from the competing nations at this FIFA World Cup™ are enjoying the experience off it as FIFA.com finds out.

Booth admits Bafana shortcomings

Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:29:00 GMT

Matthew Booth says South Africa are suffering for a lack of depth as he put Bafana Bafana's Opening Match draw with Mexico down to adrenalin.