Who won the soccer World Cup 2010?

Spain national football team
2010 FIFA World Cup/Champion

When did South Africa win the FIFA World Cup?

2010
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™

What teams were in the 2010 World Cup?

• Denmark (36)
• England (8)
• France (9)
• Germany (6)
• Greece (13)
• Italy (5)
• Netherlands (4)
• Portugal (3)

Has an African country ever won the World Cup?

1978: Tunisia registers the first African win at the tournament – defeating Mexico. 2010: South Africa host the Football World Cup, inspire the world with the vuvuzela and a missed penalty in the 90th minute that cost Ghana a place in the semi–final.

How will South Africa benefit from World Cup?

Opportunities for Public Space. Public space in South Africa also stands to benefit as a result of the World Cup. Like previous World Cup host Germany, South Africa’s host cities are creating fan parks during the tournament where the public can view games on big screens.

What is South Africa’s favorite sport?

Statistically, the most popular sports in South Africa are cricket, rugby and soccer. Other sport that enjoys a particularly good amount of following includes athletics, basketball, boxing, golf, netball, swimming, and tennis.

What is South Africa’s rankings in the world?

South Africa is the 60 most competitive nation in the world out of 140 countries ranked in the 2018 edition of the Global Competitiveness Report published by the World Economic Forum. Competitiveness Rank in South Africa averaged 51.69 from 2007 until 2019, reaching an all time high of 67 in 2018 and a record low of 35 in 2007.

What year was the World Cup in South Africa?

South Africa 2010. The South African World Cup event was the 19th FIFA World Cup. It was the first World Cup held in Africa (see 2010 host selection). The event started on the 11 June 2010, concluding with the final on 11th July.

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