Next Friday, June 11th, South Africa will step onto the world stage
as host nation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup as the international soccer tournament begins - welcoming 32 teams from around the world.
as host nation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup as the international soccer tournament begins - welcoming 32 teams from around the world.
South Africa was selected as the host six years ago, and has been preparing ever since,
building five new stadiums, upgrading five existing stadiums,
and building up public transportation, including a new rapid transit railway.
building five new stadiums, upgrading five existing stadiums,
and building up public transportation, including a new rapid transit railway.
Over the past weeks, the teams and their legions of fans have begun arriving
while final preparations are made and and dress rehearsals held
for the Opening Ceremony on Friday.
while final preparations are made and and dress rehearsals held
for the Opening Ceremony on Friday.
The tournament takes place over a month, ending on July 11th.
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