| Green Point Stadium (Cape Town)
The newly built Green Point Stadium is located in Cape Town and with a gross capacity of 66,005: it will host one of the two World Cup semi-finals. Described as one of the most artistically designed football venue in South Africa, Green Point Stadium will be used to stage major concert and events when the World Cup Final is over. Durban Stadium (Durban) Durban Stadium has a seating capacity of over 70,000 and will host one of the two World cup semi finals. Inspired by the South African flag, its huge arch represents the uniting influence of the World Cup with the legs symbolising a new and united South Africa. One of the stadiums key features is its cable car which ascends to a viewing platform at the top of the grand arch. Situated 106 metres above the pitch, visitors have breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the nearby coastline. Boasting spacious seats and incredible views, Durban Stadium will be one of the premier stadiums during the World Cup Finals. Soccer City Stadium (Johannesburg) Johannesburg's Soccer City Stadium will host the opening game of the FIFA World Cup between the hosts South Africa and Mexico, as well as hosting the thrillingly exciting World Cup Final. Recently reconstructed, the stadium is inspired by the 'Calabash' an iconic African pot which symbolises Soccer City Stadium as the most awe inspiring and striking football venue in the African Nation. Ellis Park Stadium (Johannesburg) Located at the very heart of Johannesburg, The Ellis Park Stadium is home to the Orlando Pirates one of the country’s most popular football teams. Ellis Park was originally built in 1928 as a rugby union stadium, but was demolished and completely rebuilt in 1982 to become one of the atmospheric stadiums in South Africa. With a seating capacity of 62,000, Ellis Park will host several matches during the FIFA World Cup Finals. Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium (Port Elizabeth) Situated in the idyllic Port Elizabeth, The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium was purposefully built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup Finals and named after the man who brought Apartheid to an end in South Africa. Completed a year ahead of schedule, this 46,000 seat stadium has a spectacular roof design and gives amazingly beautiful views of the bay. The 2010 FIFA World Cup Finals will kick start on Friday 11th June at the Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg where the world will be watching and cheering on their home nations. During the 4 weeks, 32 international football teams will play 64 games of incredible football to see who will take the title and glory of being crown the 2010 FIFA World Cup Champions. The 64 games will be played in 10 different stadiums throughout South Africa and include The Green Point Stadium, Durban Stadium, Ellis Park Stadium, Soccer City, Free State Stadium, Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Mbombela Stadium, Peter Mokado Stadium, Royal Bafokeng Stadium and the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria. Who will reign supreme in the clash of the world football elite? |
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