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Welcome by Irvin Khoza, the chairman of the 2010 FIFA World CupTM Local Organising Committee.

South Africa A-Z

A is Apartheid

A is Apartheid

Apartheid was a policy of institutionalised segregation made into law in 1948 and was to the distinct detriment of the black population of the country.

Photos

  • India's Mahesh Gawali fights for the ball with Lebanon's Mohamed Halawi
  • Jordan's defender Mohammed Khamis vies for the ball with Kyrgystan's Vadim Harchenko
  • Brazil goalkeeper Julio Cesar waves to fans during a training session at in Rio de Janeiro
  • Pakistan's football player Tanveer Ahmed (R) controls the ball next to Iraqi Karrar Muhammad during
  • Members of Iraq's soccer team stand as their national anthem is played before the start of their ope

Calendar

  • 25 November 2007
    Preliminary Draw 2010 FIFA World Cup™ (Durban)
  • 14-28 June 2009
    FIFA Confederations Cup South Africa 2009 (South Africa)
  • 04 December 2009
    Final Draw for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ (South Africa)
  • 11 June - 11 July 2010
    2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ (South Africa)

FIFA Partners

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  • Coca-Cola
  • Emirates
  • Hyundai
  • Sony
  • Visa

FIFA World Cup™ Sponsors

  • McDonald's
  • MTN
  • Budweiser

National Supporters

  • FNB
  • Telkom