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What was held in South Africa 2010?
2010 FIFA World Cup
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men’s national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010. The bidding process for hosting the tournament finals was open only to African nations.
Which African country took the World Cup?
Overview
| Country | # | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | 6 | 1994, 1998, 2002, 2010, 2014, 2018 |
| Morocco | 5 | 1970, 1986, 1994, 1998, 2018 |
| Tunisia | 5 | 1978, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2018 |
| Algeria | 4 | 1982, 1986, 2010, 2014 |
When did South Africa qualify for the 2010 World Cup?
On 6 June 2015, The Daily Telegraph reported that Morocco had actually won the vote, but South Africa was awarded the tournament instead. The qualification draw for the 2010 World Cup was held in Durban on 25 November 2007. As the host nation, South Africa qualified automatically for the tournament.
Where can I find the World Cup results for South Africa?
Catch up on all of the latest football results for the South Africa 2010 World (FIFA) World Cup only at SportsPro – the #1 football livescore website.
Who was ahead of Ghana in the 2010 World Cup?
Ghana won the group and progressed to the tournament, while Congo DR finished ahead of South Africa on head to head results. During the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, they beat France 2–1 and drew 1–1 to Mexico, but lost 0–3 to Uruguay. They lost out on progression to the round of 16, on goal difference.
Which is the first African country to host the World Cup?
The bidding process for hosting the tournament finals was open only to African nations. In 2004, the international football federation, FIFA, selected South Africa over Egypt and Morocco to become the first African nation to host the finals.