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| other_titles = FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010
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| country = South Africa
| dates = 11 June – 11 July (31 days)
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The '''2010 FIFA World Cup''' was the 19th ], the world championship for ] association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010. The ] for hosting the tournament finals was open only to African nations; in 2004, the international football federation, ], selected South Africa over Egypt and Morocco to become the first African nation to host the finals.

The matches were played in ] in nine host cities around the country, with the final played at the ] stadium in South Africa's largest city, ]. Thirty-two teams were selected for participation via a ] that began in August 2007. In the ] of the tournament finals, the teams competed in ] groups of four teams for points, with the top two teams in each group proceeding. These sixteen teams advanced to the ], where three rounds of play decided which teams would participate in the ].

In the final, ], the ], defeated third-time finalists ] 1–0 ], with ]'s goal in the 116th minute giving Spain their first world title, becoming the eighth nation to win the tournament, and the first European nation to win the tournament outside its home continent. Host nation ], ] champions ] and 2006 runners-up ] were all eliminated in the first round of the tournament. It was the first time that the hosts were eliminated in the first round. ] with their three draws were the only undefeated team in the tournament, but were also eliminated in the first round.

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==Host selection==
{{Main|FIFA World Cup hosts#2010 FIFA World Cup}}

Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 World Cup as part of a short-lived policy, abandoned in 2007,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://za.mg.co.za/article/2007-10-29-fifa-end-world-cup-rotation-policy|title=FIFA end World Cup Rotation|publisher=Mail & Guardian Online|date=29 October 2007 |accessdate=20 June 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100720070353/http://za.mg.co.za/article/2007-10-29-fifa-end-world-cup-rotation-policy| archivedate= 20 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> to rotate the event among football confederations. Five African nations placed bids to host the 2010 World Cup: Egypt, Morocco, South Africa and a joint bid from Libya and Tunisia.

Following the decision of the FIFA Executive Committee not to allow co-hosted tournaments, Tunisia withdrew from the bidding process. The committee also decided not to consider Libya's solo bid as it no longer met all the stipulations laid down in the official ''List of Requirements''.

The winning bid was announced by FIFA president ] at a media conference on 15 May 2004 in ]; in the first round of voting South Africa received 14 votes, Morocco received 10 votes and Egypt no votes. South Africa, which had narrowly ], was thus awarded the right to host the tournament.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/germany2006/news/newsid=25395.html |title=Host nation of 2010 FIFA World Cup – South Africa|date=15 May 2004 |publisher=] |accessdate=8 January 2006 }}</ref>

During 2006 and 2007, rumours circulated in various news sources that the 2010 World Cup could be moved to another country.<ref name="harding">{{cite news |first=Luke |last=Harding |title=Doubt over South Africa 2010 |date=12 June 2006 |work=The Guardian |location=London |url=http://football.guardian.co.uk/worldcup2006/story/0,,1818166,00.html |accessdate=29 August 2006 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Jermaine |last=Craig |title=Fifa denies SA may lose 2010 World Cup |date=3 July 2006 |publisher=] |url=http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?click_id=19&art_id=vn20060703014312923C258638&set_id= |accessdate=30 August 2006 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20060827152341/http://www.iol.co.za/index.php?click_id=19&art_id=vn20060703014312923C258638&set_id=| archivedate= 27 August 2006 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> ], Horst R. Schmidt and, reportedly, some ] executives, expressed concern over the planning, organisation, and pace of South Africa's preparations.<ref name="harding"/><ref>{{cite news |title=Beckenbauer issues 2010 warning |date=20 September 2006 |publisher=BBC Sport |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/5362504.stm |accessdate=19 October 2006 }}</ref> FIFA officials repeatedly expressed their confidence in South Africa as host, stating that a contingency plan existed only to cover natural catastrophes, as had been in place at previous FIFA World Cups.<ref name="yoong">{{cite news |first=Sean |last=Yoong |title=FIFA says South Africa 'definitely' will host 2010 World Cup |date=8 May 2007 |agency=Associated Press |url=http://sports.yahoo.com/sow/news;_ylt=Ah.1PkVLAGTpuoi3rG.VSMgmw7YF?slug=ap-fifa-wcup2010&prov=ap&type=lgns |accessdate=15 May 2007 }}</ref>

==Qualification==
{{Main|2010 FIFA World Cup qualification}}
The qualification draw for the 2010 World Cup was held in ] on 25 November 2007. As the host nation, ] qualified automatically for the tournament. As happened in the ], the defending champions were not given an automatic berth, and ] had to participate in qualification. With a pool of entrants comprising 204 of the 208 ] at the time, the 2010 World Cup shares with the ] the record for most competing nations in a sporting event.

Some controversies took place during the qualifications. In the second leg of the ], French captain ], unseen by the referee, handled the ball in the lead up to a late goal, which enabled France to qualify ahead of Ireland, sparking widespread controversy and debate. FIFA rejected a request from the ] to replay the match,<ref name=FIFA20Nov09FIFAStatementOnFAIRequest>{{cite web |url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1137489.html |title=FIFA statement on FAI request |publisher=FIFA |date=20 November 2009|accessdate=20 November 2009|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5lQk0CY2L |archivedate=20 November 2009}}</ref> and Ireland later withdrew a request to be included as an unprecedented 33rd World Cup entrant.<ref name=UKPA02Dec09BlatterApologisesOverComments>{{cite web |url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5hMVC1s6Pr6WoHBrceHOFXYf4HZRw |title=Blatter apologises over comments |publisher=Press Association |date=2 December 2009|accessdate=3 December 2009|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5lkd3iCqc |archivedate=3 December 2009}}</ref><ref name=IrishTimes02Dec09FAISetsRecordStraight>{{cite web |url=http://www.irishtimes.com/sports/soccer/2009/1202/1224259931744.html |title=FAI tries to set record straight |work=The Irish Times |date=2 December 2009|accessdate=3 December 2009|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5lkeAwkE8 |archivedate=3 December 2009}}</ref> As a result, FIFA announced a review into the use of technology or extra officials at the highest level, but decided against the widely expected fast-tracking of goal-line referee's assistants for the South African tournament.<ref name=UKPA02Dec09FIFARejectExtraRefs>{{cite web |url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5jO_FwfnIayPK8z-g_2K2KxWTfpPA |title=FIFA reject extra referees proposal |publisher=Press Association |date=2 December 2009|accessdate=3 December 2009|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5lkKZdcQw |archivedate=3 December 2009}}</ref>

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] complained over ]'s winning goal in the ],<ref>{{cite news| url=http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/blatter-we-need-goal-line-officials-at-world-cup-1831686.html|title=Blatter: we need goal line officials at World Cup President urges change as Fifa considers Ireland's appeal to be '33rd nation' at finals |last=Harris |first=Nick |date=1 December 2009|work=The Independent |location=London |accessdate=5 January 2010 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20091205101907/http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/internationals/blatter-we-need-goal-line-officials-at-world-cup-1831686.html| archivedate= 5 December 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> while Egypt and Algeria's ] were surrounded by reports of crowd trouble.
On the subject of fair play, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said:
{{quote|I appeal to all the players and coaches to observe this fair play. In 2010 we want to prove that football is more than just kicking a ball but has social and cultural value&nbsp;... So we ask the players 'please observe fair play' so they will be an example to the rest of the world.<ref name=BBCSport02Dec09FIFAToInvestigateHenry>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/8391388.stm |title=Fifa to investigate Thierry Henry handball |publisher=BBC Sport |date=2 December 2009|accessdate=3 December 2009|archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5lkK6UowW |archivedate=3 December 2009}}</ref>}}

The 2010 tournament was the first World Cup not to feature any team making its debut appearance (Slovakia had not previously appeared under that name, but is considered by FIFA to be a continuation of the Czechoslovakia team that last played in the 1990 tournament). North Korea qualified for the first time since 1966; Honduras and New Zealand were both making their first appearances since 1982, and Algeria were at the finals for the first time since the 1986 competition.

Teams that failed to qualify for this tournament included {{nft|Saudi Arabia}}, {{nft|Tunisia}}, and {{nft|Croatia}}, all of whom had qualified for the previous three finals; {{nft|Sweden}}, {{nft|Poland}}, and {{nft|Ecuador}}, who had qualified for the previous two editions; and ] semi-finalists {{nft|Russia}} and {{nft|Turkey}}.

===List of qualified teams===
The following 32 teams, shown with final pre-tournament rankings,<ref>Rankings shown are those in May 2010, but the rankings used for selecting the seven non-host seeds were those of October 2009 {{Dead link|date=July 2010}}</ref> qualified for the final tournament.
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* {{fb|CIV}}&nbsp;(27)
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* {{fb|DEN}}&nbsp;(36)
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* {{fb|FRA}}&nbsp;(9)
* {{fb|GER}}&nbsp;(6)
* {{fb|GRE}}&nbsp;(13)
* {{fb|ITA}}&nbsp;(5)
* {{fb|NED}}&nbsp;(4)
* {{fb|POR}}&nbsp;(3)
* {{fb|SRB}}&nbsp;(15)
* {{fb|SVK}}&nbsp;(34)
* {{fb|SVN}}&nbsp;(25)
* {{fb|ESP}}&nbsp;(2)
* {{fb|SUI}}&nbsp;(24)
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==Preparations==
] sporting a football in anticipation of the World Cup]]
Five new stadiums were built for the tournament, and five of the existing venues were upgraded. Construction costs were expected to be ]8.4&nbsp;billion (just over US$1&nbsp;billion or €950&nbsp;million).<ref>{{cite news | title=SA faces R8.4bn stadium bill | date=1 October 2006 | work=] | url=http://www.news24.com/News24/Sport/Soccer/0,,2-9-840_2006517,00.html | accessdate=13 October 2006 | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20061022131341/http://www.news24.com/News24/Sport/Soccer/0,,2-9-840_2006517,00.html| archivedate = 22 October 2006}}</ref>

South Africa also improved its public transport infrastructure within the host cities, including Johannesburg's ] and other metro systems, and major road networks were improved.<ref>{{cite news |title=Joburg pursues bus rapid transit system in bid to ease gridlock by 2010 |url=http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article.php?a_id=119725 |work=Engineering News |publisher=Creamer Media |date=2 November 2007 |accessdate=2 November 2008 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20081207134446/http://www.engineeringnews.co.za/article.php?a_id=119725| archivedate= 7 December 2008 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> In March 2009, ], the president of the 2010 World Cup organising committee, reported that all stadiums for the tournament were on schedule to be completed within six months.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/7966169.stm |title=SA 2010 venues 'ready by October' |date=26 March 2009 |work=BBC Sport |accessdate=26 March 2009 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090327035815/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/africa/7966169.stm| archivedate= 27 March 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>

The country implemented special measures to ensure the safety and security of spectators in accordance with standard FIFA requirements,<ref>{{cite news | title=2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Special Measures Act, 2006 | work=Republic of South Africa, Minister of Sport and Recreation – Online Government Gazette No. 28593 | date=10 March 2006 | url=http://www.info.gov.za/gazette/bills/2006/b13-06.pdf |format=PDF| accessdate=13 October 2006| archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20061103065105/http://www.info.gov.za/gazette/bills/2006/b13-06.pdf| archivedate = 3 November 2006}}</ref> including a temporary restriction of flight operation in the airspace surrounding the stadiums.<ref name="sacaa-45-2">{{cite web|url=http://www.caa.co.za/resource%20center/AIC'S/45-2.pdf|title=Additional Aviation Coordination and Security measures during the 2010 World Cup|date=7 May 2009|publisher=]|accessdate=24 December 2009}}</ref>

At a ceremony to mark 100 days before the event, FIFA president Sepp Blatter praised the readiness of the country for the event.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.africareview.com/News/SA%20marks%20100%20days%20to%20World%20Cup/-/825442/872036/-/fcqxfuz/-/index.html |title=SA marks 100 days to World Cup |date=2 March 2010 |work=Africa Review |accessdate=14 March 2010 }} {{Dead link|date=September 2010|bot=H3llBot}}</ref>

===Construction strike===
On 8 July 2009, 70,000 construction workers<ref>BBC and SABC report 70,000 while the AP, quoting the South African Federation of Civil Engineering Contractors, says 11,000</ref> who were working on the new stadiums walked off their jobs.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/news/story?id=659780&sec=world&cc=5901|title=World Cup construction workers strike in SAfrica|date=8 July 2009|work=ESPN Soccernet|agency=Associated Press|accessdate=8 July 2009}}</ref> The majority of the workers receive ]2500 per month (about ]192, €224 or US$313), but the unions alleged that some workers were grossly underpaid. A spokesperson for the ] said to the ] that the "no work no pay" strike would go on until FIFA assessed penalties on the organisers. Other unions threatened to strike into 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sabcnews.com/portal/site/SABCNews/menuitem.5c4f8fe7ee929f602ea12ea1674daeb9/?vgnextoid=4159f0381c552210VgnVCM10000077d4ea9bRCRD&vgnextfmt=default&channelPath=Sport%20%3E%3E%20Soccer|title=NUM members working on 2010 stadiums ready for massive strike action|date=7 July 2009|work=SABC News|publisher=SABC|accessdate=8 July 2009}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8140433.stm|title=S Africa strike hits stadium work |date=8 July 2009|publisher=BBC News|accessdate=8 July 2009| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20090709012218/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8140433.stm| archivedate= 9 July 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The strike was swiftly resolved and workers were back at work within a week of it starting. There were no further strikes and all stadiums and construction projects were completed in time for the kick off.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.sa2010.gov.za/en/node/2429|title=2010 construction strike ends|date=15 July 2009|work=Sapa|publisher=South African Government| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref>

==Prize money==
The total prize money on offer for the tournament was confirmed by FIFA as US$420&nbsp;million (including payments of US$40&nbsp;million to domestic clubs), a 60 percent increase on the 2006 tournament.<ref name=FIFA03Dec09RecordPrizeMoney>{{cite news |title=FIFA Executive Committee holds historic meeting in Robben Island |url=http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/organisation/news/newsid=1143269/index.html |work=FIFA.com |publisher=FIFA |date=3 December 2009 |accessdate=11 August 2012}}</ref> Before the tournament, each of the 32 entrants received US$1&nbsp;million for preparation costs. Once at the tournament, the prize money was distributed as follows:<ref name=FIFA03Dec09RecordPrizeMoney/>
* US$8&nbsp;million – To each team exiting after the ] (16 teams) (${{Inflation|US|8|2010|r=2}} million in {{CURRENTYEAR}} US dollars{{inflation-fn|US}})
* US$9&nbsp;million – To each team exiting after the ] (8 teams) (${{Inflation|US|9|2010|r=2}} million in {{CURRENTYEAR}} US dollars{{inflation-fn|US}})
* US$14&nbsp;million – To each team exiting after the ] (4 teams) (${{Inflation|US|14|2010|r=2}} million in {{CURRENTYEAR}} US dollars{{inflation-fn|US}})
* US$18&nbsp;million – ] (${{Inflation|US|18|2010|r=2}} million in {{CURRENTYEAR}} US dollars{{inflation-fn|US}})
* US$20&nbsp;million – ] (${{Inflation|US|20|2010|r=2}} million in {{CURRENTYEAR}} US dollars{{inflation-fn|US}})
* US$24&nbsp;million – ] (${{Inflation|US|24|2010|r=2}} million in {{CURRENTYEAR}} US dollars{{inflation-fn|US}})
* US$30&nbsp;million – ] (${{Inflation|US|30|2010|r=2}} million in {{CURRENTYEAR}} US dollars{{inflation-fn|US}})

In a first for the World Cup, FIFA made payments to the domestic clubs of the players representing their national teams at the tournament. This saw a total of US$40&nbsp;million paid to domestic clubs. This was the result of an agreement reached in 2008 between FIFA and European clubs to disband the ] group and drop their claims for compensation dating back to 2005 over the financial cost of injuries sustained to their players while on international duty, such as that from Belgian club ] for injury to Morocco's ] in a friendly game in 2004, and from English club ] for an injury to England's ] in the ].<ref name="Journal1Mar2007">{{cite news |title=Fifa are adding insult to injury |url=http://www.journallive.co.uk/nufc/newcastle-united-news/2007/03/01/fifa-are-adding-insult-to-injury-61634-18690847/ |work=] |date=1 March 2007 |accessdate=3 July 2009 }}</ref><ref name=BBC06Sep2005G14FightFifa>{{cite news |title=G14 starts legal fight with Fifa |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/4219244.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=6 September 2005 |accessdate=31 December 2009 }}</ref><ref name=BBC15Feb2008G14Disbanded>{{cite news |title=G-14 football group is disbanded |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7247791.stm |work=BBC Sport |publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation |date=15 February 2008 |accessdate=31 December 2009 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20091203172619/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7247791.stm| archivedate= 3 December 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>

==Venues==
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In 2005, the organisers released a provisional list of thirteen venues to be used for the World Cup: ], ], ], ] (two venues), ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and ]. This was narrowed down to the ten venues<ref>{{cite web |url=http://bbs.keyhole.com/ubb/showthreaded.php?Cat=0&Board=EarthSports&Number=944685&fpart=&PHPSESSID= |title=2010 Soccer World Cup Fan Parks & 2010 Host Cities|publisher=Google Earth Community|date=29 October 2007| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref> that were officially announced by FIFA on 17 March 2006.

The altitude of several venues affected the motion of the ball<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34277552/ns/technology_and_science-science/ |publisher=MSNBC |title=Altitude will have impact on World Cup ball |date=4 December 2009 |accessdate=13 June 2010}}</ref> and player performance,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.altitude.org/football.php|title=Altitude training and physical performance for high altitude football |accessdate=29 June 2010 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100715090344/http://www.altitude.org/football.php| archivedate= 15 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jun/07/world-cup-2010-england-altitude-usa |work=The Guardian |location=London |title=World Cup 2010: England's altitude training will be tested against USA |date=7 June 2010 |accessdate=13 June 2010 |first=Jamie |last=Jackson |archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100610193103/http://www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/jun/07/world-cup-2010-england-altitude-usa |archivedate=10 June 2010 <!--DASHBot--> |deadurl=no }}</ref> although FIFA's medical chief downplayed this consideration.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/8530930.stm |publisher=BBC |work=BBC Sport |title=Fifa medical chief downplays World Cup altitude effect |date=23 February 2010 |accessdate=13 June 2010 |first=Piers |last=Edwards }}</ref> Six of the ten venues were over 1200m above sea level, with the two Johannesburg stadiums (Soccer City and Ellis Park) the highest at approximately 1750m.<ref name="racingpost">{{cite news |url=http://www.racingpost.com/news/sport/quick-guide-to-the-grounds/726811/ |publisher=Centurycomm |work=Racing Post |title=Quick guide to the ten World Cup grounds |accessdate=13 June 2010}}</ref><ref name="SoccerAmerica">{{cite web |url=http://www.socceramerica.com/article/35615/and-the-city-to-avoid.html |publisher=Soccer America |title=And the city to avoid...|date=3 September 2009 |accessdate=13 June 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100601150829/http://www.socceramerica.com/article/35615/and-the-city-to-avoid.html| archivedate= 1 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The stadiums in order of altitude are: ] and ], 1753m; ], 1500m; ], 1400m; ], 1310m; ], 1214m; ], 660m; ], ] and ] near sea level.<ref name="racingpost"/><ref name="SoccerAmerica"/>
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* ]<ref name="tshwane">{{cite web|url=http://www.tshwane.gov.za/fifa_office.cfm|title=2010 FIFA World Cup Programme Office |publisher=City of Tshwane|accessdate=5 March 2010}}</ref>
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==Final draw==
{{See also|2010 FIFA World Cup seeding}}
The FIFA Organising Committee approved the procedure for the final draw on 2 December 2009. The seeding was based on the October 2009 FIFA World Ranking and seven squads joined hosts South Africa as seeded teams for the final draw. No two teams from the same confederation were to be drawn in the same group, except allowing a maximum of two European teams in a group.<ref name="draw">{{cite web |url=http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/finaldraw/01/14/22/91/fwc2010_final_draw_procedure_en_021209.pdf |publisher=] |title=2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Final Draw Procedure |year=2009 |accessdate=4 December 2009
}}</ref>

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{{fb|Greece}} <br />
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{{fb|Serbia}} <br />
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The group draw was staged in ], South Africa, on 4 December 2009 at the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.capetown.gov.za/en/Pages/CapeTowntohost2010finaldraw2.aspx |title=Cape Town to host 2010 final draw |accessdate=6 February 2009 |date=29 May 2008 |publisher=City of Cape Town}}</ref> The ceremony was presented by South African actress ], assisted by FIFA Secretary General ].<ref>{{cite web |title=Theron, Beckham and Gebrselassie to star at the Final Draw on 4 December |url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/finaldraw/news/newsid=1142022/ |work=FIFA.com |publisher=FIFA |date=2 December 2009 |accessdate=15 June 2011 }}</ref> The balls were drawn by ] football star ] and African sporting figures ], ], ], ] and Simphiwe Dludlu.<ref>{{cite web |title=Draw ignites FIFA World Cup fever |url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/finaldraw/news/newsid=1143584/index.html |work=FIFA.com |publisher=FIFA |date=4 December 2009 |accessdate=4 December 2009 }}</ref>

==Referees==
{{Main|2010 FIFA World Cup officials|2010 FIFA World Cup controversies#Refereeing}}
FIFA's Referees' Committee selected 29 ] through its Refereeing Assistance Programme to officiate at the World Cup: four from the ], three from the ], six from ], four from ], two from the ] and ten from ].<ref>{{cite web | title=Referees | work=FIFA.com | publisher=Fédération Internationale de Football Association | accessdate=11 February 2010 | url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/referees/index.html| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100210072834/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/referees/index.html| archivedate= 10 February 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> English referee Howard Webb was chosen to referee the final, making him the first person to referee both the ] final and the World Cup final in the same year.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8802425.stm |title=Englishman Howard Webb to referee final |publisher=BBC Sport |date=9 July 2010 |accessdate=9 July 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100708190503/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8802425.stm| archivedate= 8 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>

==Squads==
]
{{details|2010 FIFA World Cup squads}}
As with the ], each team's squad for the 2010 World Cup consisted of 23 players. Each participating national association had to confirm their final 23-player ] by 1 June 2010. Teams were permitted to make late replacements in the event of serious injury, at any time up to 24 hours before their first game.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.uefa.com/MultimediaFiles/Download/competitions/WorldCup/67/17/65/671765_DOWNLOAD.pdf |format=PDF |publisher=] |title=2010 FIFA World Cup Regulations |author=FIFA| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref>

Of the 736 players participating in the tournament, over half played their club football in five European domestic leagues; those in England (117 players), Germany (84), Italy (80), Spain (59) and France (46).<ref>{{cite web |url=http://theglobalherald.com/fifa-world-cup-2010-where-the-players-are-based/4339/ |title=Where the players are based |work=The Global Herald |date=8 June 2010| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref> The English, German and Italian squads were made up of entirely home based players, while only Nigeria had no players from clubs in their own league. In all, players from 52 national leagues entered the tournament. ] of Spain was the club contributing the most players to the tournament, with 13 players of their side travelling, 7 with the Spanish team, while another 7 clubs contributed 10 players or more.

In another first for South Africa 2010, one squad included three siblings. ], ] and ] made history thanks to their inclusion in Honduras’ 23-man list.<ref name="South Africa 2010 in numbers">{{Cite journal|url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/statistics/news/newsid=1273493/index.html |title=South Africa 2010 in numbers |publisher=FIFA |work=FIFA.com |date=13 July 2010 |accessdate=18 July 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100716182542/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/statistics/news/newsid=1273493/index.html?| archivedate= 16 July 2010 | deadurl= yes|postscript=<!-- Bot inserted parameter. Either remove it; or change its value to "." for the cite to end in a ".", as necessary. -->{{inconsistent citations}}}}</ref> Unusually, the game between ] and ] had two brothers playing for opposite nations, with ] and ] playing respectively.

==Group stage==
The first round, or group stage, saw the thirty-two teams divided into eight groups of four teams. Each group was a ] of six games, where each team played one match against each of the other teams in the same group. Teams were awarded three points for a win, one point for a draw and none for a defeat. The teams finishing first and second in each group qualified for the Round of 16.

The South American teams performed strongly, with all five advancing to the knockout stages (four as group winners), and four made the quarterfinals (the only team from South America to not make it this far was ], who lost to ]). The overall performance of African teams on the first occasion that the continent hosted the event was judged disappointing by observers such as Cameroon great ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://soccer365.com/world_cup/story_9710195414.php |title=Milla Disappointed With Africa |date=9 July 2010 |publisher=Soccer365.com| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref> Of the six African nations only three won any matches (Ghana, South Africa and Ivory Coast), and only one (Ghana) progressed out of the first round. South Africa became the first host in FIFA World Cup history to not make it out of the group stage, finishing third in Group A behind ] and ], but ahead of ].

Only six out of thirteen ] teams progressed to the last sixteen, a record low since the round of 16 was adopted in 1986.<ref name="South Africa 2010 in numbers"/> Both of the finalists from the preceding tournament, France and Italy, were eliminated in the initial stage of the competition, the first time this has happened at a World Cup (in 1934 and 1966, one of the previous finalists was eliminated in the first stage, but the other did not make the tournament).<ref>{{cite news |url=http://edition.cnn.com/2010/SPORT/football/06/24/italy.slovakia.new.zealand.paraguay/index.html |title=Champions Italy crash out of World Cup |publisher=CNN |date=24 June 2010| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref> Surprisingly, ], a team projected by many to not attain a point in Group F, ended the tournament as the only undefeated team after drawing their three group matches, but they finished behind ] and ] and were eliminated.

{{anchor|Tie-breaking_criteria}}
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;Tie-breaking criteria
Teams were ranked on the following criteria:<ref name="2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa - Regulations">{{cite web |url=http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/fifa_wc_south_africa_2010_regulations_en_14123.pdf |format=PDF|title=Fifa World Cup South Africa 2010 Regulations – Article 39.5 |date=July 2007 |publisher=] | accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref>

:1. Greater number of points in all group matches
:2. Goal difference in all group matches
:3. Greater number of goals scored in all group matches
:4. Greatest number of points in matches between tied teams
:5. Goal difference in matches between tied teams
:6. Greatest number of goals scored in matches between tied teams
:7. Drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee

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===Group A===
{{Main|2010 FIFA World Cup Group A}}
{{2010 FIFA World Cup Group A|expanded=yes}}

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|11 June 2010
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|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|URU}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|FRA}}|| ], ]
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|16 June 2010
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|align=right|{{fb-rt|RSA}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|URU}}|| ], ]
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|17 June 2010
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|align=right|{{fb-rt|FRA}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|MEX}}|| ], ]
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|22 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|MEX}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|URU}}|| ], ]
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|FRA}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|RSA}}|| ], ]
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===Group B===
{{Main|2010 FIFA World Cup Group B}}
{{2010 FIFA World Cup Group B|expanded=yes|tiebreakers=yes|scenarios=no}}

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!width=10%|
!width=25%|
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|12 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|KOR}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|GRE}}|| ], ]
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|ARG}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|NGA}}|| ], ]
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|17 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|ARG}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|KOR}}|| ], ]
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|GRE}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|NGA}}|| ], ]
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|22 June 2010
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|align=right|{{fb-rt|NGA}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|KOR}}|| ], ]
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|GRE}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|ARG}}|| ], ]
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===Group C===
{{Main|2010 FIFA World Cup Group C}}
{{2010 FIFA World Cup Group C|expanded=yes}}

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|12 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|ENG}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|USA}}|| ], ]
|-
|13 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|ALG}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|SVN}}|| ], ]
|-
|18 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|SVN}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|USA}}|| ], ]
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|ENG}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|ALG}}|| ], ]
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|23 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|SVN}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|ENG}}|| ], ]
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|USA}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|ALG}}|| ], ]
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===Group D===
{{Main|2010 FIFA World Cup Group D}}
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!width=10%|
!width=25%|
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|13 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
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|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|GER}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|AUS}}|| ], ]
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|18 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|GER}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|SRB}}|| ], ]
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|19 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|GHA}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|AUS}}|| ], ]
|-
|23 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|GHA}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|GER}}|| ], ]
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|AUS}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|SRB}}|| ], ]
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===Group E===
{{Main|2010 FIFA World Cup Group E}}
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!width=25%|
!width=10%|
!width=25%|
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|14 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
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|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|JPN}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|CMR}}|| ], ]
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|19 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|NED}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|JPN}}|| ], ]
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|CMR}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|DEN}}|| ], ]
|-
|24 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|DEN}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|JPN}}|| ], ]
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|CMR}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|NED}}|| ], ]
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===Group F===
{{Main|2010 FIFA World Cup Group F}}
{{2010 FIFA World Cup Group F|expanded=yes}}

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!width=25%|
!width=10%|
!width=25%|
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|14 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|ITA}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|PAR}}|| ], ]
|-
|15 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|NZL}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|SVK}}|| ], ]
|-
|20 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|SVK}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|PAR}}|| ], ]
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|ITA}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|NZL}}|| ], ]
|-
|24 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|SVK}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|ITA}}|| ], ]
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|PAR}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|NZL}}|| ], ]
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===Group G===
{{Main|2010 FIFA World Cup Group G}}
{{2010 FIFA World Cup Group G|expanded=yes}}

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!width=25%|
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|15 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
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|- style=font-size:90%
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|20 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|BRA}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|CIV}}|| ], ]
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|21 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|POR}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|PRK}}|| ], ]
|-
|25 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|POR}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|BRA}}|| ], ]
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|PRK}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|CIV}}|| ], ]
|}

===Group H===
{{Main|2010 FIFA World Cup Group H}}
{{2010 FIFA World Cup Group H|expanded=yes}}

{| style="width:100%;" cellspacing="1"
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!width=25%|
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|16 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
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|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|ESP}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|SUI}}|| ], ]
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|21 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|CHI}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|SUI}}|| ], ]
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|ESP}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|HON}}|| ], ]
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|25 June 2010
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|CHI}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|ESP}}|| ], ]
|- style=font-size:90%
|align=right|{{fb-rt|SUI}}||align=center| ] ||{{fb|HON}}|| ], ]
|}

==Knockout stage==
{{Main|2010 FIFA World Cup knockout stage}}
''All times listed are ] (])''

The ] comprised the sixteen teams that advanced from the group stage of the tournament. There were four rounds of matches, with each round eliminating half of the teams entering that round. The successive rounds were the round of 16, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final. There was also a play-off to decide third and fourth place. For each game in the knockout stage, any draw at 90 minutes was followed by thirty minutes of ]; if scores were still level, there was a ] to determine who progressed to the next round.<ref name=regulations>{{cite web |url=http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/competition/56/42/69/fifawcsouthafrica2010inhalt%5fe.pdf |format=PDF |title=Regulations 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa |publisher=FIFA |year=2010| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref>
{{2010 FIFA World Cup knockout stage bracket}}

===Round of 16===
In this round, each group winner (A-H) was paired against the runner-up from another group.
* South American teams again performed strongly in the round of 16, with four teams advancing to the quarter-finals including ] who defeated fellow South American team ].
* England's 4–1 loss to Germany was their biggest ever margin of defeat at a World Cup finals.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/10430974.stm |title=England's World Cup exit dominates papers |publisher=BBC News |date=28 June 2010| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-world-cup-jones-20100628,0,2663952.column |title=There's no disputing that England deserved its loss to Germany |work=Los Angeles Times |date=27 June 2010 | first=Grahame L. | last=Jones| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref> It was also the first time that a World Cup finals match between these two traditional rivals had a decisive result in regulation time, their ] all being tied at 90 minutes, with two settled in extra time and one in a penalty shootout.
* Ghana defeated the United States to become the third African team to reach the last eight (after ] in ] and ] in ]), and the only African team to have achieved both a top 8 finish and a separate top 16 finish (in 2006).
* Paraguay and Ghana reached the quarter-finals for the first time.

The round was marked by some ], including:
* A disallowed goal by ], where the shot by ] was seen to cross the goal line when shown on television broadcast replays.
* An allowed goal by ], where Argentine striker ] was seen to be offside when shown on television broadcast replays, which were shown inside the stadium shortly after the incident.

FIFA President ] took the unusual step of apologising to England and Mexico for the decisions that went against them, saying "Yesterday I spoke to the two federations directly concerned by referees' mistakes I apologised to England and Mexico. The English said thank you and accepted that you can win some and you lose some and the Mexicans bowed their head and accepted it."<ref name=Blatter_apology>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8771294.stm |title=World Cup 2010: Blatter apologises for disallowed goal |publisher=BBC Sport |date=29 June 2010 |accessdate=29 June 2010 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100629184921/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8771294.stm| archivedate= 29 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Blatter also promised to re-open the discussion regarding devices which monitor possible goals and make that information immediately available to match officials, saying "We will naturally take on board the discussion on technology and have the first opportunity in July at the business meeting."<ref name=Blatter_apology/> Blatter's call came less than four months after FIFA general secretary ] said the door was closed on goal-line technology and video replays after a vote by the ].<ref name=Blatter_apology/>

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===Quarter-finals===
The three quarter-finals between European and South American teams all resulted in wins for Europeans. Germany had a 4–0 victory over Argentina, and the Netherlands came from behind to beat Brazil 2–1, handing the Brazilians their first loss in a World Cup match held outside Europe (other than in a penalty shootout) since ] when Uruguay won the match 2–1.<ref>In the ], ], ], and ] World Cups, Brazil finished as undefeated champions. In the ] competition, Brazil was eliminated by Argentina on goal difference without losing a match. In the ] competition, Brazil was eliminated in a penalty shootout with France, without having lost a match.</ref> Spain reached the final four for the first time since 1950 after a 1–0 win over Paraguay. Uruguay, the only South American team to reach the semi-finals, overcame Ghana in a ] after a 1–1 draw in which Ghana missed a penalty at the end of extra time.

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===Semi-finals===
The Netherlands qualified for the final for the third time with a 3–2 win over Uruguay. Spain reached their first ever final with a 1–0 victory over Germany. As a result, it was the first World Cup final not to feature at least one of Brazil, Italy, Germany or Argentina.

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===Third-place play-off===
Germany defeated Uruguay 3–2 to secure third place. Germany holds the record for most third place finishes in the World Cup (4), while Uruguay holds the record for most fourth place finishes (3).
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===Final===
{{Main|2010 FIFA World Cup Final}}
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The final was held on 11 July 2010 at ], ]. ] defeated ] 1–0, with an extra time goal from ]. Iniesta scored the latest winning goal in a FIFA World Cup final (116').<ref name="FIFA">{{Cite journal|url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/statistics/news/newsid=1273020/index.html |title=Roja, Oranje provide numbers aplenty |publisher=FIFA |work=FIFA.com |date=12 July 2010 |accessdate=18 July 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100715054402/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/statistics/news/newsid=1273020/index.html?| archivedate= 15 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no|postscript=<!-- Bot inserted parameter. Either remove it; or change its value to "." for the cite to end in a ".", as necessary. -->{{inconsistent citations}}}}</ref> The win gave Spain their first World Cup title, becoming the eighth team to win it. This made them the first new winner without home advantage since Brazil in 1958,<ref>Brazil won their first World Cup in Sweden. England, Argentina, and France each won it for the first time on home soil – {{cite web |url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/index.html |title=Previous FIFA World Cups |publisher=FIFA| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref> and the first team to win the tournament after having lost their opening game.<ref name="South Africa 2010 in numbers"/>

A large number of fouls were committed in the final match. Referee ] handed out fourteen yellow cards, more than doubling the previous record for this fixture, set when Argentina and West Germany shared six cards in 1986,<ref name="South Africa 2010 in numbers"/> and ] of the Netherlands was sent off for receiving a second yellow card. The Netherlands had chances to score, most notably in the 60th minute when Arjen Robben was released by ] to be one-on-one with Spain's goalkeeper ], only for Casillas to save the shot with an outstretched leg. For Spain, ] missed a free header from a corner kick when he was unmarked.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/matches/match_64/default.stm?textpanel=report|title=Netherlands 0–1 Spain|date=11 July 2010|work=BBC Sport|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|accessdate=11 July 2010}}</ref> Iniesta finally broke the deadlock in extra time, scoring a volleyed shot from a pass by ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iXcHDxnCEyTeb4JLg1sf2BGNprDQ|title=Spain beat Holland 1–0 to win World Cup|date=11 July 2010|agency=AFP|accessdate=11 July 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100714034940/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5iXcHDxnCEyTeb4JLg1sf2BGNprDQ| archivedate= 14 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>

This result marked the first time that two different teams from the same continent had won successive World Cups (following Italy in 2006), and saw Europe reaching 10 World Cup titles, surpassing South America's nine titles. Spain became the first team since West Germany in 1974 to win the World Cup as ]. The result also marked the first time that a European nation had won a World Cup Finals that was not hosted on European soil.

A closing ceremony was held before the final, featuring singer ]. Afterwards, the former South African President ] made a brief appearance on the pitch, wheeled in by a motorcart.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/africa/10589713.stm|title=Mandela attends World Cup closing ceremony|date=11 July 2010|work=BBC News|publisher=British Broadcasting Corporation|accessdate=11 July 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100711185233/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/africa/10589713.stm| archivedate= 11 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>

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==Statistics==
{{Main|2010 FIFA World Cup statistics}}

===Goalscorers===
:''For the full list of goalscorers, see ]''

South African winger ] was the first player to score a goal in the competition, in their ], the opening game of the tournament. Danish defender ] was credited with the first ] of the tournament, in his side's ]. Argentine striker ] was the only player to score a ] in the tournament, in Argentina's ]. It was the 49th ] in the history of the tournament.

Spain had the fewest goals scored in the World Cup tournament for a champion, with eight.<ref name="South Africa 2010 in numbers"/> The previous record low was 11, by ] in ], England in ] and Italy in ]. Spain had the fewest goal scorers for a champion as well (3, Villa with 5 goals, Iniesta with 2 and Puyol with 1).<ref name="South Africa 2010 in numbers"/> They also had the fewest goals conceded for a champion (2), equal with Italy (2006) and France (1998). Spain's victory marked the first time that a team won the World Cup without conceding a goal in the knockout stage.<ref name="FIFA"/>

The four top scorers in the tournament had five goals each. All of the four top scorers also came from the teams that finished in the top four, Spain, the Netherlands, Germany, and Uruguay. The ] went to ] of Germany who had three ]s, compared to one for the three others. The Silver Boot went to ] of Spain, who played a total of 635 minutes, and the Bronze Boot to ] of the Netherlands, who played 652 minutes. ] of Uruguay had five goals and one assist in 654 minutes. A further three players scored four goals.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/awards/goldenboot/index.html|title=Golden Boot|date=11 July 2010|work=]|accessdate=11 July 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100615193822/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/awards/goldenboot/index.html| archivedate= 15 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>

Only 145 goals were scored at South Africa 2010, the lowest of any FIFA World Cup since the tournament switched to a 64-game format. This continued a downward trend since the first 64-game finals were held 12 years earlier, with 171 goals at France 1998, 161 at Korea/Japan 2002 and 147 at Germany 2006.<ref name="South Africa 2010 in numbers"/>

===Discipline===
{{Main|2010 FIFA World Cup disciplinary record}}
28 players were suspended after being shown two consecutive yellow cards (13 players), a single red card (8 players), or a yellow card followed by a red card (7 players).

===Awards===
*]: {{flagicon|URU}} ] (])<ref name="golden_ball"/>
*]: {{flagicon|GER}} ] (])<ref>{{cite web |title=Golden Boot |url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/awards/goldenboot/index.html |work=FIFA.com |publisher=Fédération Internationale de Football Association |accessdate=6 July 2012 }}</ref>
*]: {{flagicon|ESP}} ] (])<ref name="golden_glove" />
*]: {{flagicon|GER}} ] (])<ref>{{cite web |title=Hyundai Best Young Player |url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/archive/southafrica2010/awards/bestyoungplayer/index.html |work=FIFA.com |publisher=Fédération Internationale de Football Association |accessdate=6 July 2012 }}</ref>
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===All-Star Team===
The All-Star Team was decided by an online public vote, in which people were invited to select a team (in a ]) and best coach. Voting was open until 23:59 on 11 July 2010,<ref>{{cite web |title=Dream Team Game – Rules |url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/dreamteam/rules.html |work=FIFA.com |publisher=FIFA |accessdate=15 July 2010 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100707213004/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/dreamteam/rules.html| archivedate= 7 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> with entrants going into a draw to win a prize.

Six of the eleven players came from the Spanish team, as did the coach. The remainder of the team comprised two players from Germany, and one each from Brazil, the Netherlands and Uruguay.<ref>{{cite news |title=Spaniards dominate All-Star Team |url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1274177/index.html |work=FIFA.com |publisher=FIFA |date=15 July 2010 |accessdate=15 July 2010 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100718231854/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1274177/index.html| archivedate= 18 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Dream Team Game – Winners |url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/dreamteam/index.html |work=FIFA.com |publisher=FIFA |accessdate=15 July 2010 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100707212118/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/dreamteam/index.html| archivedate= 7 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>

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===Post-tournament team ranking===
Shortly after the final, FIFA issued a final ranking of every team in the tournament. The ranking was based on progress in the competition, overall results and quality of the opposition. The final ranking was as follows:<ref>{{cite news| url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8814195.stm |work=BBC News | title=England slip to worst Cup ranking | date=13 July 2010| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref>

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==Symbols==

===Mascot===
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The ] for the 2010 World Cup was '']'', an ] ] with green hair, presented on 22 September 2008. His name came from "ZA" (the ] for South Africa) and the term ''kumi'', which means "ten" in various ].<ref>{{cite news |title=Leopard takes World Cup spotlight |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/7630454.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=22 September 2008 |accessdate=23 September 2008 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20080923073514/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/7630454.stm| archivedate= 23 September 2008 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The mascot's colours reflected those of the host nation's playing strip – yellow and green.

===Official song===
{{Main|FIFA World Cup official songs}}

The official song of the 2010 World Cup "]" was performed by the ]n singer ] and the band ] from South Africa, and is sung in both English and Spanish.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shakira.com/news/title/shakira-records-official-fifa-world-cup-2010-song |title= Shakira records official FIFA World Cup 2010 song |publisher=Shakira.com |date=26 April 2010|accessdate=5 June 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100430093345/http://www.shakira.com/news/title/shakira-records-official-fifa-world-cup-2010-song| archivedate= 30 April 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The song is based on a traditional African soldiers' song, "]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://musikwelt.host-ed.net/shakira-waka-waka-this-time-for-africa |title=Shakira, Waka waka (This time for Africa) |publisher=Musik Infos|accessdate=5 June 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100709201422/http://musikwelt.host-ed.net/shakira-waka-waka-this-time-for-africa| archivedate= 9 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Shakira and Freshlyground performed the song at the pre-tournament concert in ] on 10 June. It was also sung at the ] on 11 June and at the closing ceremony on 11 July. The official anthem of the 2010 World Cup was ] by ] with the Soweto Spiritual Singers, which was also performed at the opening ceremony.

===Match ball===
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]
The match ] for the 2010 World Cup, manufactured by ], is named the ''Jabulani'', which means ''"bringing joy to everyone"'' in ]. It is the eleventh World Cup match ball made by the German sports equipment maker; it features eleven colours, representing each player of a team on the pitch and the eleven official ].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://goal.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/12/04/meet-jabulani-2010-world-cup-match-ball/ |title=Meet Jabulani: 2010 World Cup Match Ball |work=The New York Times |date=4 December 2009 |accessdate=4 December 2009 | first=Jack | last=Bell}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.shine2010.co.za/Community/blogs/goodnews/archive/2009/12/04/official-2010-world-cup-match-ball-jabulani-launched.aspx|title=2010 World Cup Jabulani Adidas ball |accessdate=6 December 2009|publisher=Shine2010|date=4 December 2009 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20091207094228/http://www.shine2010.co.za/Community/blogs/goodnews/archive/2009/12/04/official-2010-world-cup-match-ball-jabulani-launched.aspx| archivedate= 7 December 2009 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> A special match ball with gold panels, called the ''Jo'bulani'', was used at the final in ].

The ball is constructed using a new design, consisting of eight thermally bonded, three-dimensional panels. These are spherically moulded from ] (EVA) and ] (TPU). The surface of the ball is textured with grooves, a technology developed by Adidas called GripnGroove<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.soccercleats101.com/2010/01/13/jabulani-world-cup-soccer-ball-review/|title=Jabulani Official World Cup Ball Review |accessdate=12 January 2010|publisher=Soccer Cleats 101|date=13 January 2010 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100116042438/http://www.soccercleats101.com/2010/01/13/jabulani-world-cup-soccer-ball-review/| archivedate= 16 January 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> that is intended to improve the ball's aerodynamics. The design has received considerable academic input, being developed in partnership with researchers from ], United Kingdom.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/publicity/news-releases/2009/169_adidas-jabulani.html|title=adidas Jabulani Official Match Ball of the 2010 FIFA World Cup |accessdate=29 January 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100120023053/http://www.lboro.ac.uk/service/publicity/news-releases/2009/169_adidas-jabulani.html| archivedate= 20 January 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The balls are made in China, using latex bladders made in India, thermoplastic polyurethane-elastomer from Taiwan, ethylene vinyl acetate, isotropic polyester/cotton fabric, and glue and ink from China.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dishtracking.com/newsdetails.php?news_id=OTYw |title=adidas unveils 'Jabulani' the Official Match Ball of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM|publisher=Dishtracking.com |year=2009 |accessdate=5 June 2010}}</ref>

Some football stars have complained about the new ball, arguing that its movements are difficult to predict.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/796261/ce/uk/?cc=5901&ver=us|title=Designer defends World Cup ball|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|date=14 June 2010|accessdate=14 June 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100617070918/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/796261/ce/uk/?cc=5901&ver=us| archivedate= 17 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Brazilian goalie ] compared it to a "supermarket" ball that favored strikers and worked against goalkeepers.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://thesoccerroom.com/?p=9013 |title=Julio Cesar calls Jabulani ’supermarket ball’ |publisher=The Soccer Room|date=28 May 2010|accessdate=21 June 2010}}</ref> Argentinian coach ] said "We won't see any long passes in this World Cup because the ball doesn't fly straight."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mirrorfootball.co.uk/opinion/blogs/2010-world-cup-blog/World-Cup-diary-Diego-Maradona-blames-Jabulani-ball-for-Lionel-Messi-s-lack-of-skills-by-David-McDonnell-article492747.html |title=Jabulani ball is reason Messi is struggling, says Maradona |publisher=Mirror Football |first=David |last=McDonell |date=25 June 2010| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref> However, a number of Adidas-sponsored<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.chelseafc.com/page/SponsorsAndPartners/0,,10268~1325861,00.html |title=adidas|publisher=Chelsea FC |accessdate=17 June 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://soccer.fanhouse.com/2010/05/31/players-dislike-adidas-world-cup-ball/ |title=Players Dislike Adidas World Cup Ball |publisher=Soccer FanHouse |accessdate=17 June 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100603135612/http://soccer.fanhouse.com/2010/05/31/players-dislike-adidas-world-cup-ball/?| archivedate= 3 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theoffside.com/world-football/adidas-xi-vs-nike-xi-which-brand-has-the-best-football-team.html |title=Adidas XI vs Nike XI: Which Brand Has the Best Football Team? |publisher=The Offside |accessdate=17 June 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ricardo-kaka.com/information_endorsements.php |title=Ricardo Kaka Endorsements |publisher=Ricardo Kaka |date=26 October 2009|accessdate=21 June 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100723174141/http://www.ricardo-kaka.com/information_endorsements.php| archivedate= 23 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> players have responded favourably to the ball.

===Vuvuzelas===
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The 2010 finals amplified international public awareness of the ], a long horn blown by fans throughout matches.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bumpworthy.com/bumps/2418|title=15 Seconds of Vuvuzela|format=Video| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}} The ] cable network is among the highest rated in the US among adults 18–34.</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://techcrunch.com/2010/06/23/bzzzzzz-youtube-gets-a-vuvuzela-button-seriously/|date=23 June 2010|title=BZZZZZZ: YouTube Gets A Vuvuzela Button (Seriously)|first=Jason |last=Kincaid|work=TechCrunch| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.cnet.com/8301-13860_3-20007629-56.html|title=Annoying World Cup horn comes to iPhone|accessdate=16 June 2010|publisher=CNET News}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vanguardia.com.mx/furorporlasvuvuzelasyahayunmillondedescargasparacelulares-510856.html|title=Furor por las vuvuzelas: ya hay un millón de descargas para celulares|accessdate=16 June 2010|publisher=Vanguardia}}</ref> Many World Cup competitors complained about the noise caused by the vuvuzela horns, including France's ], who blamed the horns for the team's poor performance.<ref name="bbcponder">{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8737455.stm |title=World Cup 2010: South Africa ponders vuvuzela ban |publisher=BBC Sport |date=13 June 2010|accessdate=13 June 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100614194032/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/world_cup_2010/8737455.stm| archivedate= 14 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Other critics include ], who complained that the sound of the vuvuzelas hampers communication among players on the pitch,<ref>{{cite web|author=DPA |url=http://www.thehindu.com/sport/football/article454621.ece |title=It is impossible to communicate, it’s like being deaf: Messi |work=The Hindu |location=India|date=13 June 2010 |accessdate=13 June 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100615223302/http://beta.thehindu.com/sport/football/article454621.ece| archivedate= 15 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> and broadcasting companies, which complained that commentators' voices were being drowned out by the sound.<ref name="google1">{{cite web|author=AFP|url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ghUbctrzM88GqP_A_qJZppPbhjVw |title=World Cup organiser mulls vuvuzela ban |publisher=Google|date=14 June 2010 |accessdate=18 June 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100617034236/http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5ghUbctrzM88GqP_A_qJZppPbhjVw| archivedate= 17 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>

Others watching on television complained that the ambient audio feed from the stadium only contains the sounds of the vuvuzelas and the natural sounds of people in the stands are drowned out.<ref name="nyp1">{{cite news | title=Buzz off, vuvuzelas! |work=New York Post | url=http://www.nypost.com/p/sports/more_sports/buzz_off_vuvuzelas_FPa9BYlmlRWJMsF1W65cyJ?CMP=OTC-rss&FEEDNAME= | first=Elio | last=Valenti | date=13 June 2010| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/06/world-cup-broadcasters-vuvuzela-horns/comment-page-2/|last=Van Buskirk |first=Eliot |title=Should World Cup Broadcasters Mute Vuvuzela Horns? |publisher=Condé Nast Digital |work=Wired |date=18 June 2010 |accessdate=22 June 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100621044610/http://www.wired.com/epicenter/2010/06/world-cup-broadcasters-vuvuzela-horns/comment-page-2/| archivedate= 21 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> A spokesperson for ] and other networks said that they were taking steps to minimise the ambient noise on their broadcasts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Organizers consider silencing vuvuzelas|url=http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/5282269/ce/us/organizers-consider-silencing-vuvuzelas&cc=5901?ver=us|publisher=ESPN Soccernet|accessdate=14 June 2010|date=14 June 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100616164928/http://soccernet.espn.go.com/world-cup/story/_/id/5282269/ce/us/organizers-consider-silencing-vuvuzelas&cc=5901?ver=us| archivedate= 16 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The ] also investigated the possibility of offering broadcasts without vuvuzela noise.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/media/2010/jun/14/bbc-vuvuzela-free-world-cup|title=World Cup 2010: BBC may offer vuvuzela-free matches|accessdate=16 June 2010|date=14 June 2010|work=The Guardian |location=London | first1=Owen | last1=Gibson | first2=Steven | last2=Morris}}</ref>

==Event effects==
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{{Main|2010 FIFA World Cup event effects}}

===Social===
Tournament organiser ] dismissed concerns that the ] which took place in ] in January 2010, had any relevance to the security arrangements for the World Cup.<ref name=BBCSport09Jan2010JordaanTogo>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/8450088.stm|title=World Cup boss Danny Jordaan allays security concerns|publisher=BBC Sport|date=9 January 2010|accessdate=9 January 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100110053644/http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/africa/8450088.stm| archivedate= 10 January 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
There were also reports of thefts against visitors to the country for the World Cup. Tourists from China, Portugal, Spain, South Korea, Japan and ] had become victims of crime.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-06/11/c_13344310.htm |title=Foreigners robbed in South Africa ahead of World Cup |publisher=Xinhua News|date=11 June 2010|accessdate=13 June 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100612101711/http://news.xinhuanet.com/english2010/world/2010-06/11/c_13344310.htm| archivedate= 12 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>
On 19 June after the match between England and Algeria a fan was able to break through the FIFA-appointed security staff at Green Point stadium and gain access to the England team dressing room. The breach took place shortly after ] and ] had left the room. The trespasser was then released before he could be handed over to the Police. The ] lodged a formal complaint with FIFA and demanded that security be increased.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2010/7840048/World-Cup-2010-Police-hunt-angry-fan-who-entered-England-dressing-room.html |title=World Cup 2010: Police hunt angry fan who entered England dressing room |work=The Daily Telegraph |location=London |publisher=Telegraph Media Group |date=19 June 2010|accessdate=19 June 2010 | first1=Martin | last1=Evans | first2=Gordon | last2=Rayner | first3=Aislinn | last3=Laing| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100620212318/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/world-cup-2010/7840048/World-Cup-2010-Police-hunt-angry-fan-who-entered-England-dressing-room.html| archivedate= 20 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>

====Resettlement and eviction====
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As with many 'hallmark events' throughout the world,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.worldpress.org/Americas/3064.cfm|title=Hallmark Events and Evictions|publisher=]|date=7 February 2008| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref> the 2010 FIFA World Cup has been connected to ]s,<ref>{{cite news|first=David |last=Smith|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2009/jun/12/south-africa-world-cup-2010 |title=World Cup 2010: Football brings defining moment for South Africa|work=The Guardian |location=UK |date= 12 June 2009 |accessdate=5 June 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Alan |last=Cowell |url=http://www.nytimes.com/2009/12/29/world/africa/29iht-letter.html?_r=1 |title=World Cup Whose Meaning Goes Beyond Soccer |work=New York Times |date=28 December 2009| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/economic-cleansing-in-bbcs-world-cup-backyard-1925037.html |title='Economic cleansing' in BBC's World Cup backyard, Stewart Maclean|work=The Independent |location=UK|date=22 March 2010|accessdate=5 June 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Mohammed |last=Allie |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/world/africa/10205455.stm |title=South Africans fight eviction for World Cup car park |publisher=BBC News |date=2 June 2010| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref><ref name="newsweek1">{{cite news |url=http://www.newsweek.com/2010/06/04/kicked-out-for-the-cup.html |title=Kicked Out for the Cup? |first=Christopher |last=Worth |work=Newsweek |date=4 June 2010| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref> which many claim are meant to 'beautify the city', impress visiting tourists, and hide shackdwellers. On 14 May 2009, the Durban-based shack-dwellers' movement ] took the KwaZulu-Natal government to court over their controversial ], meant to eliminate slums in South Africa and put homeless shackdwellers in transit camps in time for the 2010 World Cup.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://us.oneworld.net/article/362921-slums-act-will-displace-thousands-south-africa|title=Shack Dwellers Fight Demolition in S. Africa Court|publisher=OneWorld.net|date=15 May 2009 | accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.mg.co.za/article/2009-05-16-poohslinging-slums-act-showdown-at-con-court|title=Pooh-slinging Slums Act showdown at Con Court|publisher=Mail & Guardian Online|date=16 May 2009| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref>

Another prominent controversy surrounding preparations for the World Cup was the ] housing project in ], which planned to remove over 20,000 residents from the ] along the busy N2 Freeway and build rental flats and bond-houses in its place in time for the 2010 World Cup.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.springerlink.com/content/e23g510k121u3g77/|title=The Reverse Side of the Medal: About the 2010 FIFA World Cup and the Beautification of the N2 in Cape Town |publisher=Springer Link|work=Urban Forum|date=10 February 2009| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref> NGOs, international human rights organisations, and the ] have publicly criticised the conditions in ] and said that the camp has been used to accommodate poor families evicted to make way for the 2010 World Cup.<ref name="newsweek1"/><ref name="Smith">{{cite news|url=http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/apr/01/south-africa-world-cup-blikkiesdorp| title=Life in 'Tin Can Town' for the South Africans evicted ahead of World Cup|work=The Guardian |location=London | first=David | last=Smith | date=1 April 2010 | accessdate=23 April 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100416091443/http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/apr/01/south-africa-world-cup-blikkiesdorp| archivedate= 16 April 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pambazuka.org/en/category/socialmovements/59332| title=Centre on Housing Rights and Evictions ask City to reconsider Symphony Way's eviction to Blikkiesdorp| publisher=Pambazuka News|date =8 October 2009| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.foxnews.com/printer_friendly_wires/2009Dec03/0,4675,SOCWCupCapeTownCleanup,00.html| title=Homeless S. Africans complain ahead of World Cup| agency=Associated Press| work=Fox News| last=Brooks| first=Courtney| date=3 December 2009| accessdate=25 June 2010}}</ref>

However some have argued that evictions are ordinarily common in South Africa and that in the lead up to the tournament many evictions were erreonously ascribed to the World Cup.<ref>, Rukmini Shrinivasan, ''Times of India'', 12 June 2010</ref>

===Economy===
Some groups experienced complications in regards to scheduled sporting events, advertising, or broadcasting, as FIFA attempted to maximise control of media rights during the Cup. Affected parties included an international ] ], a South African airline, and some TV networks, all of whom were involved in various legal struggles with World Cup organisers.<ref>{{cite news
|url=http://www.sport24.co.za/Content/Rugby/264/77253aa1191947a381482cc591be690e/30-11-2009-10-31/Boks_France_Test_moved|title=Boks' France Test moved?|publisher=SAPA|date=30 November 2009|accessdate=19 March 2010}}</ref><ref name=Kulula>{{cite news|url=http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-03-19-kulula-to-revisit-world-cup-ad-campaign|title=Kulula to continue with World Cup ad campaign|publisher=Mail & Guardian Online|date=19 March 2010|accessdate=19 March 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100322220758/http://www.mg.co.za/article/2010-03-19-kulula-to-revisit-world-cup-ad-campaign| archivedate= 22 March 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url=http://app.reach.gov.sg/reach/TalkAbuzz/SnapshotsofHotIssues/tabid/233/ctl/Details/mid/917/ItemID/213/Default.aspx|title=Hear Us Roar: 2010 World Cup Broadcast Rights|work=REACH |publisher=], ]|date=6 May 2008|accessdate=12 May 2010 |location=Singapore}}</ref>

During the tournament, group ticket-holders who did not utilise all their allotted tickets led to some early-round matches having as many as 11,000 unoccupied seats.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://af.reuters.com/article/sportsNews/idAFJOE65E0NJ20100615?feedType=RSS&feedName=sportsNews&sp=true |title=Empty seats concern FIFA but attendances stay high |publisher=Reuters Africa |date=15 June 2010| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref>

While the event did help to boost the image of South Africa, financially it turned out to be a major disappointment.<ref name=tele>{{cite news |first=Rupert |last=Neate |title=South Africa recoups just a tenth of the £3bn cost of staging World Cup 2010 |url=http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/leisure/8192484/South-Africa-recoups-just-a-tenth-of-the-3bn-cost-of-staging-World-Cup-2010.html |work=The Daily Telegraph |location=UK |date=10 December 2010 |accessdate=11 December 2010 | archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20110123100551/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/retailandconsumer/leisure/8192484/South-Africa-recoups-just-a-tenth-of-the-3bn-cost-of-staging-World-Cup-2010.html| archivedate= 23 January 2011 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Construction costs for venues and infrastructure amounted to £3&nbsp;billion (€3.6&nbsp;billion), and the government expected that increased tourism would help to offset these costs to the amount of £570&nbsp;million (€680&nbsp;million). However, only £323&nbsp;million (€385&nbsp;million) were actually taken in as 309,000 foreign fans came to South Africa, well below the expected number of 450,000.<ref name=tele/>

Local vendors were prohibited from selling food and merchandise within a 1.5&nbsp;kilometre radius of any stadium hosting a World Cup match. For a vendor to operate within the radius, a registration fee of ]60,000 (approximately to US$7,888 or €6,200), had to be paid to ]. This fee was out of most local vendors' reach, as they are simple one-man-operated vendors. This prevented international visitors from experiencing local South African food. Some local vendors felt cheated out of an opportunity for financial gain and spreading South African culture, in favour of multinational corporations.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://csr-asia.com/upload/cover/307059103144.pdf |title=Corporate Social Responsibility in Asia |format=PDF |accessdate=16 November 2011}}</ref>

FIFA president Sepp Blatter declared the event "a huge financial success for everybody, for Africa, for South Africa and for FIFA," with revenue to FIFA of £2.24&nbsp;billion (€2&nbsp;billion).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.goal.com/en-india/news/628/other-top-stories/2011/03/04/2378109/sepp-blatter-2010-world-cup-a-stunning-financial-success-for |title=Sepp Blatter: 2010 World Cup A Stunning Financial Success For South Africa & FIFA |publisher=Goal.com |date=4 March 2011 |accessdate=16 November 2011}}</ref>

===Quality===
In a December 2010 ''Quality Progress'', FIFA President Blatter rated South Africa's organisational efforts a nine out of 10 scale, declaring that South Africa could be considered a plan B for all future competitions. The South African Quality Institute (SAQI) assisted in facility construction, event promotion, and organisations. The main issue listed in the article was transportation.<ref>Harding, Paul. "Shining on the World Stage". ''Quality Progress''. December 2010. pp. 56–61.</ref>

==Media==

===Broadcasting===
{{Main|2010 FIFA World Cup broadcasting rights}}

The 2010 FIFA World Cup was expected to be the most-watched television event in history.<ref name="UT">{{cite web |url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/newsid=1223134/index.html |title=Beaming 2010 to the world |work=FIFA.com |publisher=FIFA |date=2 June 2010| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref> Hundreds of broadcasters, representing about 70 countries, transmitted the Cup to a TV audience that FIFA officials expect to exceed a cumulative 26&nbsp;billion people, an average of approximately 400&nbsp;million viewers per match.<!-- see Discussion page for why cumulative viewers exceeds the population of the planet! --> FIFA estimated that around 700 million viewers would watch the ].<ref name="fifaestimate">{{Cite news |title=700 million to watch World Cup Final |work=The Spy Report |publisher=Media Spy |date=12 July 2010 |url=http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/07/12/700-million-to-watch-world-cup-final/ |accessdate=12 July 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100715052728/http://www.mediaspy.org/report/2010/07/12/700-million-to-watch-world-cup-final/| archivedate= 15 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>

New forms of digital media have also allowed viewers to watch coverage through alternative means. "With games airing live on cell phones and computers, the World Cup will get more online coverage than any major sporting event yet," said Jake Coyle of the ].<ref name="Coyle">{{cite news |first=Jake |last=Coyle |url=http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5gBU5fp-9OUOfP3BIvX0lz-A8CvtAD9G7QKR00 |title=World Cup coverage expands on the Web, cell phones |agency=Associated Press |date=9 June 2010| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref>

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In the United States, ], ] and ] averaged a 2.1 rating, 2,288,000 households and 3,261,000 viewers for the 64 World Cup games. The rating was up 31 percent from a 1.6 in 2006, while households increased 32 percent from 1,735,000 and viewers rose from 2,316,000. The increases had been higher while the US remained in the tournament. Through the first 50 games, the rating was up 48 percent, households increased 54 percent and viewers rose 60 percent. ] averaged 2,624,000 viewers for the tournament, up 17 percent, and 1,625,000 households, an increase of 11 percent.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/soccer/world-cup-2010/07/12/ratings.ap/index.html |title=World Cup final sets ratings record |accessdate=12 July 2010 |date=12 July 2010 |agency=Associated Press| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100715093308/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/soccer/world-cup-2010/07/12/ratings.ap/index.html?| archivedate= 15 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}} {{Dead link|date=August 2010|bot=RjwilmsiBot}}</ref> An executive of the ], a leading audience research firm in the US, described the aggregate numbers for both networks' coverage of the USA-Ghana match as "phenomenal".<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/sports/soccer/29sandomir.html |first=Richard |last=Sandomir |title=World Cup Ratings Certify a TV Winner |accessdate=19 July 2010 |date=29 June 2010 |work=New York Times| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100702042916/http://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/29/sports/soccer/29sandomir.html?| archivedate= 2 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> Live World Cup streaming on ] pulled in some of the largest audiences in history, as 7.4 million unique viewers tuned in for matches. In total, ESPN3.com generated 942 million minutes of viewing or more than two hours per unique viewer. All 64 live matches were viewed by an average of 114,000 persons per minute. Most impressive were the numbers for the Spain-Germany semifinal, which was viewed by 355,000 people per minute, making it ESPN3.com’s largest average audience ever.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sportsvideo.org/main/blog/2010/07/15/world-cup-2010-espn3-com-espn-digital-draw-in-massive-audiences/ |title=World Cup 2010: ESPN3.com, ESPN Digital Draw in Massive Audiences |accessdate=19 July 2010 |date=15 July 2010| work=Sports Video Group| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100720151500/http://sportsvideo.org/main/blog/2010/07/15/world-cup-2010-espn3-com-espn-digital-draw-in-massive-audiences/| archivedate= 20 July 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>

===Filming===
Sony technology was used to film the tournament. 25 of the matches were captured using 3D cameras.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8394191.stm |title=World Cup games to be filmed in 3D |publisher=BBC News |date=3 December 2009|accessdate=5 June 2010}}</ref> Footage was captured in 3D through Sony's proprietary multi-image MPE-200 processors, housed in specially designed 3D outside broadcast trucks.<ref>{{cite web|first=Bhavna |last=Mistry |url=http://www.avinteractive.co.uk/news/995672/Sony-providing-HDC-1500-cameras-FIFA-World-Cup |title=Sony providing HDC-1500 cameras for FIFA World Cup |publisher=AV Interactive |date=8 April 2010 |accessdate=5 June 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100613235201/http://www.avinteractive.co.uk/news/995672/Sony-providing-HDC-1500-cameras-FIFA-World-Cup| archivedate= 13 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> It supplied its flagship HDC-1500 cameras as well as its new HDC-P1 unit, a compact, point-of-view (POV)-type camera with 3, 2/3-inch CCD sensors.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-broadcastcameras/cat-pov/product-HDCP1|title=Sony Product Detail Page HDCP1|publisher=Sony|accessdate=11 July 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100604073623/http://pro.sony.com/bbsc/ssr/cat-broadcastcameras/cat-pov/product-HDCP1| archivedate= 4 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The 3D games were produced for FIFA by Host Broadcast Services.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/450462-Sony_Preps_for_World_Cup_3D.php |title=Sony Preps for World Cup 3D |publisher=Broadcasting & Cable|date=22 March 2010 |accessdate=5 June 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100605033503/http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/450462-Sony_Preps_for_World_Cup_3D.php| archivedate= 5 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref>

===Video games===
In ], ] has released a ] based on the 2010 FIFA World Cup in the Japanese version of Home on 3 December 2009. This virtual space is called the "FevaArena" and is a virtual stadium of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, featuring different areas for events, a FIFA mini-game, and a shop with FIFA related content.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://translate.google.com/translate?js=y&prev=_t&hl=en&ie=UTF-8&layout=1&eotf=1&u=http://playstationhome.jp/member/lounge/r-type.html&sl=ja&tl=en|title=FevaArena (Fibaarina) entrance|publisher=]|accessdate=4 December 2009}}{{Dead link|date=June 2010}}</ref>

On 27 April 2010, ] released the official ].<ref>{{cite web|last=Ekberg |first=Brian |url=http://uk.gamespot.com/ps3/sports/fifaworldcup2010/news.html?sid=6247684&om_act=convert&om_clk=newsfeatures&tag=newsfeatures;title;2 |title=FIFA World Cup 2010 Q&A With Simon Humber – PlayStation 3 News at GameSpot |publisher=Gamespot UK|date=26 January 2010|accessdate=12 March 2010}}</ref>

===FIFA Fan Fest===
FIFA expanded the ], hosting in ], ], ], ], ], ] and ], as well as several venues around South Africa.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/fanfest/index.html|title=FIFA Fan Fest|publisher=FIFA|accessdate=15 June 2010| archiveurl= http://web.archive.org/web/20100614205211/http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/fanfest/index.html| archivedate= 14 June 2010 <!--DASHBot-->| deadurl= no}}</ref> The Durban Fan Fest was the most popular in South Africa during the tournament followed by the ].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/147/49669.html |title=FIFA Fan Fests: some facts and figures |first=Issa |last=Sikiti da Silva |publisher=Bizcommunity.com |date=5 June 2010| accessdate= 1 December 2011 <!--DASHBot-->}}</ref>

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