The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men's national 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.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup final was the final match of the 2010 World Cup, the 19th edition of FIFA's competition for national football teams. The match was played at Soccer City in Johannesburg, South Africa, on 11 July 2010, and was contested by the Netherlands and Spain.

Jun 11, 2010 · World Cup Football 2010 South Africa. 2010 Football World Cup. 2010 Home; Diary; Other Years; Results (This Page) Groups / Tables; Teams; Venues; Results. Group Stage. Match 1. Friday 11th June 2010, Johannesburg - JSC, 15:00 BST. Group A …

It began on 26 June with the round of 16 matches, and ended on 11 July with the final match of the tournament held at Soccer City, Johannesburg, in which Spain beat the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to claim their first World Cup.

FIFA World Cup 2010 would be historical in terms of the location; it was the first time ever that the tournament was played in Africa (Morocco had been rather close to be the host in 1994, 7 votes against 10 votes for USA).

The 2010 World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship between 32 men's national football teams. It was held in South Africa from 11 June to 10 July 2010. In the host selection, only African countries may be selected as host of this tournament.

Dec 5, 2024 · The 2010 FIFA World Cup, held in South Africa, marked a historic milestone in global soccer. It was the first World Cup hosted on African soil, making it a momentous occasion not only for the continent but also for the sport’s global reach.

5 days ago · “When they announced the World Cup was coming to South Africa [in 2004], I was nowhere as a footballer,” he told FIFA. "But I remember telling my friend, ‘I’ll be there in 2010, playing ...

Jun 11, 2010 · 2010 FIFA World Cup SOUTH AFRICA ™ Information. Date: 11 June 2010 – 11 July 2010 Host country: SOUTH AFRICA Champions: Spain (1st title) Runners-up: Netherlands Third place: Germany

This is an overview of all title holders of the competition World Cup 2010 in chronological order. It also shows record winners and champion managers.