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FIFA statement on FAI request
Friday 20 November 2009FIFA has today replied to the request made by the Football Association of Ireland to replay their FIFA World Cup play-off match against France in Paris.
Flags raised in celebration as 32 FIFA World Cup participants are finalised
Thursday 19 November 2009The first hosts and winners of the FIFA World Cup™, Uruguay, this morning became the last of the 32 countries to qualify for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ – completing one of the strongest line-ups in the tournament’s history.
Final 2010 FIFA World Cup™ spots booked
Thursday 19 November 2009The 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee South Africa (OC) would like to congratulate the six teams that qualified last night, filling the last of the 32 positions for the tournament.
Second 2010 ticket sales phase extended until 20 November 2009
Tuesday 17 November 2009To meet the demand by the football fans especially in the qualified countries it was decided to extend the second sales phase until 20 November 2009.
Three more spots booked for South Africa 2010
Sunday 15 November 2009In a do or die weekend of football, Nigeria, Cameroon and New Zealand all secured their spot for Africa’s maiden FIFA World Cup™.
Second sales phase for 2010 tickets ends on 20 November
Friday 13 November 2009On 20 November 2009, the second phase of ticket sales for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will come to an end.
Grammy award winners to perform at showcase in Cape Town on 4 December
Wednesday 4 November 2009Foosball tourney set to add to 2010 FIFA World Cup fever
Thursday 29 October 2009Testing of stadium lights starts
Friday 23 October 2009Organising Committee congratulates Ghana’s Black Satellites for making African football history
Monday 19 October 2009Qualifiers reach fever pitch
Thursday 15 October 2009Eight more teams book their spots for 2010
Monday 12 October 2009Triumphant Cote d’Ivoire given warm 2010 welcome.
Sunday 11 October 2009Historic live concert in Soweto to usher in the FIFA World Cup
Wednesday 7 October 2009Latest Ke Nako Magazine is now available
Thursday 1 October 2009FIFA/OC concludes successful inspection tour of 2010 stadiums
Wednesday 30 September 2009FIFA and authorities crack down on illegal World Cup ticket sales
Friday 25 September 2009Men’s Olympic Football Tournaments and 2009 and 2010 FIFA competitions on the agenda
Tuesday 22 September 2009Around the world in 225 days
Monday 21 September 2009OC congratulates Paraguay on World Cup qualification
Thursday 10 September 20092010 Organising Committee congratulates Spain on World Cup qualification
Wednesday 9 September 20092010 Organising Committee congratulates England on World Cup qualification
Wednesday 9 September 20092010 Final Draw production company announced
Tuesday 8 September 2009Poll finds South African confidence at record high ahead of FIFA World Cup™
Tuesday 8 September 2009Celebration as Ghana qualifies for 2010
Sunday 6 September 2009FIFA Confederations Cup Champions returning to South Africa
Sunday 6 September 2009Football Fridays to ignite Team South Africa
Friday 4 September 2009Ticket Fund - bringing FIFA World Cup dreams closer to reality
Friday 14 August 2009Obama invited to South Africa 2010
Tuesday 28 July 2009Volunteer applications pass 15 000 mark after just one week
Monday 27 July 20092010 FIFA World Cup™ volunteer applications open
Monday 20 July 20092010 Organising Committee hails Nelson Mandela
Friday 17 July 2009Landmark weekend as four teams qualify and new 2010 FIFA World Cup™ stadium opens
Sunday 7 June 2009Korea’s ‘Red Army’ make it to South Africa 2010
Saturday 6 June 2009OC congratulates Socceroos on 2010 FIFA World Cup™ qualification
Saturday 6 June 2009OC congratulates Japan on 2010 FIFA World Cup™ qualification
Saturday 6 June 2009Intercontinental play-off dates confirmed
Tuesday 2 June 2009Revamped 2010 Host City Forum happy with FIFA World Cup progress
Friday 22 May 2009FIFA World Cup boosts South African pride
Thursday 14 May 20092010 Organising Committee welcomes new Cabinet appointments
Monday 11 May 2009Mauritius joins Southern African countries gearing up for 2010
Sunday 10 May 2009Second ticketing phase starts 4 May
Thursday 30 April 2009Random selection draw for the first phase of ticket sales completed
Thursday 16 April 2009Funding boost for legacy programme
Monday 6 April 2009More than 1.6 million tickets requested for 2010 FIFA World Cup
Wednesday 1 April 2009FIFA asks for a minute's silence
Tuesday 31 March 2009Start of new era for Athlone stadium
Monday 30 March 2009FIFA extends condolences to Ivorian football community
Monday 30 March 2009Indian Premier League is another feather in SA’s sporting cap
Wednesday 25 March 2009More than 500,000 ticket applications for 2010 FIFA World Cup™
Tuesday 3 March 2009
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