When was the 2010 World Cup held in South Africa?
When was the 2010 World Cup held in South Africa?
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was an international football tournament held in South Africa from 11 June until 11 July 2010.
How many players were in the 2010 World Cup squad?
As with the 2006 tournament, each team’s squad for the 2010 World Cup consisted of 23 players. Each participating national association had to confirm their final 23-player squad by 1 June 2010.
How did South Africa become the first African nation to host 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.
Where was the 2004 World Cup played in South Africa?
In 2004, the international football federation, FIFA, selected South Africa over Egypt and Morocco to become the first African nation to host the finals. The matches were played in 10 stadiums in nine host cities around the country, with the opening and final played at the Soccer City stadium in South Africa’s largest city, Johannesburg.
Who has South Africa dropped from the World Cup?
South Africa have dropped Benni McCarthy. Photograph: Gallo Images/Getty Images South Africa’s all-time leading scorer Benni McCarthy was one of five players cut from the World Cup hosts’ squad on Tuesday as coach Carlos Alberto Parreira settled on his 23 players.
Why was Benni McCarthy cut from South Africa World Cup squad?
South Africa’s all-time leading scorer Benni McCarthy was one of five players cut from the World Cup hosts’ squad on Tuesday as coach Carlos Alberto Parreira settled on his 23 players. The decision to drop McCarthy was a surprise, but follows criticism over the forward’s fitness.
What are some interesting facts about the 2010 FIFA World Cup?
Number of caps, players’ club teams and players’ age as of 11 June 2010, the tournament’s opening day. For the first time in World Cup history, all teams had at least one player from a European club ( North Korea being the only team with just one, Hong Yong-jo ).
