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Teams (North, Central America and Caribbean)
North, Central America and Caribbean - 35 teams, 3.5 places
With anticipation growing ahead of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™, the official Match Schedule has been released. To find out where the games will be played in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Mangaung/Bloemfontein, Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Rustenburg, Tshwane/Pretoria between 11 June and 11 July 2010.
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Getting closer and closer: Venue managers announced
It's less than two years away. It seems like only yesterday that we started this site with a petition to get as many names as possible from South Africa to support the World Cup bid. Well, in the latest step, the Local Organising Committee have announced the appointment of eight of the ten venue managers for the World Cup.
“After the Beijing Olympics, there will be only one big show on earth and that is the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Media interest in the World Cup will intensify and from an organising point of view we need to move from a centrally based headquarter to a decentralised structure. In each Host City we must begin to build a structure that will deliver this World Cup in all 10 host cities the event will take place in, with the infrastructure required to deliver in each of those cities. The appointment of the Venue Managers is therefore a first step and a very important step in that process,” said Danny Jordaan, CEO of the Local Organising Committee.
The lucky eight are Mandla “Shoes” Mazibuko (Pretoria), Veli Mahlangu (Nelspruit), Mmbulaheni Kirsten Nematandani (Polokwane) and Derek Blanckensee (Johannesburg), Teral Cullen (Cape Town), Mpho Colin Modisakeng (Rustenburg), Achileus Charalambous (Port Elizabeth) and Bongi Hlophe (Durban).
The Venue Managers will be responsible for leading and managing the venue operations in the host cities for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 and 2010 FIFA World Cup.
“After the Beijing Olympics, there will be only one big show on earth and that is the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Media interest in the World Cup will intensify and from an organising point of view we need to move from a centrally based headquarter to a decentralised structure. In each Host City we must begin to build a structure that will deliver this World Cup in all 10 host cities the event will take place in, with the infrastructure required to deliver in each of those cities. The appointment of the Venue Managers is therefore a first step and a very important step in that process,” said Danny Jordaan, CEO of the Local Organising Committee.
The lucky eight are Mandla “Shoes” Mazibuko (Pretoria), Veli Mahlangu (Nelspruit), Mmbulaheni Kirsten Nematandani (Polokwane) and Derek Blanckensee (Johannesburg), Teral Cullen (Cape Town), Mpho Colin Modisakeng (Rustenburg), Achileus Charalambous (Port Elizabeth) and Bongi Hlophe (Durban).
The Venue Managers will be responsible for leading and managing the venue operations in the host cities for the FIFA Confederations Cup 2009 and 2010 FIFA World Cup.
Stadium costs soar but 2010 World Cup is back on track
The cost for building five new stadiums and renovating five others is now expected to be 20% more than the original budget, but the good news is that they are all back on track and will all be ready for 2010.
South Africa's deputy Finance Minister, Jabu Moleketi said yesterday, the Government would be asking host cities to help cover the shortfall as they are struggling to cope with the unexpected increase in costs.
“The overruns can’t be a burden of the fiscus because (the) national treasury was not involved in issues such as design that have led to these cost overruns. It is only fair that they share the burden of these costs,” Moleketi said.
On one hand, you can understand him suggesting that the host cities take on some of the costs in building these stadiums, as they'll benefit from these for years to come, but it may also come as a shock to some people as the money will have to be found locally and not everyone is going to benefit from this.
“We are talking to the DBSA (Development Bank of Southern Africa) to see what packages can be made for host cities to meet some of their funding requirements,” Moleketi added.
Still, we only really care about the football. Bring on 2010.
South Africa's deputy Finance Minister, Jabu Moleketi said yesterday, the Government would be asking host cities to help cover the shortfall as they are struggling to cope with the unexpected increase in costs.
“The overruns can’t be a burden of the fiscus because (the) national treasury was not involved in issues such as design that have led to these cost overruns. It is only fair that they share the burden of these costs,” Moleketi said.
On one hand, you can understand him suggesting that the host cities take on some of the costs in building these stadiums, as they'll benefit from these for years to come, but it may also come as a shock to some people as the money will have to be found locally and not everyone is going to benefit from this.
“We are talking to the DBSA (Development Bank of Southern Africa) to see what packages can be made for host cities to meet some of their funding requirements,” Moleketi added.
Still, we only really care about the football. Bring on 2010.
More promotion needed for 2010 World Cup and ticket prices confirmed for SA residents
FIFA chief Sepp Blatter has left South Africa and judging by the noises coming from South Africa, he's happy with the progress. He did however, call for more publicity, so we'll do our best to help out.
"What I am missing a little bit here is the identification that next year is already the Confederations Cup," he said. "Believe in it," he said. "Make banners and not only in South Africa but everywhere in the world. ... so when you arrive at the airport it says: 'We are ready. Come.'"
As well as meeting with ANC President Jacob Zuma, he also met with Nelson Mandela and chairperson of the South African Broadcasting Corporation, Khanyi Mkhonza, at a function the SABC board held in Blatter's honour.
But the best news coming out of the visit was that the ticket prices wouldn't change, irrespective of the exchange rate in the future, for the lowest grade of ticket. The tickets will sell for $20 and the rate will remain at R7 to the dollar.
The tickets will be sold, as confirmed in March this year, for 140 Rand - regardless of the exchange rate in the future.
Organising committee chairman Irvin Khoza said “One of the motivating factors was to make sure that we protect the South African residents. You must understand that the building of the stadia comes out of the taxpayers money so its very important that we make the price reasonable for the people of this country.”
As for more promotion, if you have any ideas on how we can help with that, let us know!
"What I am missing a little bit here is the identification that next year is already the Confederations Cup," he said. "Believe in it," he said. "Make banners and not only in South Africa but everywhere in the world. ... so when you arrive at the airport it says: 'We are ready. Come.'"
As well as meeting with ANC President Jacob Zuma, he also met with Nelson Mandela and chairperson of the South African Broadcasting Corporation, Khanyi Mkhonza, at a function the SABC board held in Blatter's honour.
But the best news coming out of the visit was that the ticket prices wouldn't change, irrespective of the exchange rate in the future, for the lowest grade of ticket. The tickets will sell for $20 and the rate will remain at R7 to the dollar.
The tickets will be sold, as confirmed in March this year, for 140 Rand - regardless of the exchange rate in the future.
Organising committee chairman Irvin Khoza said “One of the motivating factors was to make sure that we protect the South African residents. You must understand that the building of the stadia comes out of the taxpayers money so its very important that we make the price reasonable for the people of this country.”
As for more promotion, if you have any ideas on how we can help with that, let us know!
South Africa will host a safe World Cup in 2010 according to Danny Jordaan
2010 World Local Organising Committee CEO, Danny Jordaan has said that in Vienna this week that South Africa would be ready and able to host a safe World Cup.
"South Africa has a track record of hosting big events - 11 in the past 14 years - without a single incident. These were safe and we will ensure that the World Cup is no different," he said.
Jordaan was hosting a South Africa evening in Vienna as a guest of Euro 2008 organisers, which was also attended by other 2010 officials and several former African footballers, including World Footballer of the Year George Weah.
Jordaan said that he hoped that an African team would be in the final. "I really think that this is possible. There are several good teams, like Ivory Coast or Senegal.
"Unfortunately our own team is going through a slump at the moment and we have a mountain to climb to be really competitive."
He said that high expectations for African teams would increase pressure on them. "But quite frankly, anybody who is afraid of pressure does not even did need arrive in South Africa."
"This doubt has been with us for 40 years, but we are now focused on ensuring that the challenge that everybody arriving in South Africa will celebrate. We are now past the stage of doubt."
He said that the organizing committee had a major goal. "We want them to say two things: Why did we wait so long to come to this country and secondly when can we come back.
"A football fan is just another name for a tourist and we are looking forward to welcoming them.
"We had 8 million tourists in 2008 and will have 10 million by 2010. Why can't we have 450,000 over 30 days who are safe?
"Our track record is better or equal to any other country in the world, what more do you need to be convinced?"
The South African deputy minister of finance Jabu Moleketi said that there were presently 60,000 CCTVs that will ensure that everybody is safe. And that figure is growing.
"Funds have also been secured to increase the number of police by 30,000," said Moleketi.
"Africa is a great continent with great potential and we will unleash that potential."
"2010 will show our ability to share with the rest of the world - travel and tourism will be the basis on which people will come to the country."
"South Africa has a track record of hosting big events - 11 in the past 14 years - without a single incident. These were safe and we will ensure that the World Cup is no different," he said.
Jordaan was hosting a South Africa evening in Vienna as a guest of Euro 2008 organisers, which was also attended by other 2010 officials and several former African footballers, including World Footballer of the Year George Weah.
Jordaan said that he hoped that an African team would be in the final. "I really think that this is possible. There are several good teams, like Ivory Coast or Senegal.
"Unfortunately our own team is going through a slump at the moment and we have a mountain to climb to be really competitive."
He said that high expectations for African teams would increase pressure on them. "But quite frankly, anybody who is afraid of pressure does not even did need arrive in South Africa."
"This doubt has been with us for 40 years, but we are now focused on ensuring that the challenge that everybody arriving in South Africa will celebrate. We are now past the stage of doubt."
He said that the organizing committee had a major goal. "We want them to say two things: Why did we wait so long to come to this country and secondly when can we come back.
"A football fan is just another name for a tourist and we are looking forward to welcoming them.
"We had 8 million tourists in 2008 and will have 10 million by 2010. Why can't we have 450,000 over 30 days who are safe?
"Our track record is better or equal to any other country in the world, what more do you need to be convinced?"
The South African deputy minister of finance Jabu Moleketi said that there were presently 60,000 CCTVs that will ensure that everybody is safe. And that figure is growing.
"Funds have also been secured to increase the number of police by 30,000," said Moleketi.
"Africa is a great continent with great potential and we will unleash that potential."
"2010 will show our ability to share with the rest of the world - travel and tourism will be the basis on which people will come to the country."
Schedule
All times are South African Standard Time (UTC+2).
Group stage tiebreakers
In world football, there are various methods used to separate teams with equal points in a league. For the World Cup tournament, FIFA uses the following system.
The ranking in each group is determined as follows:
a) greatest number of points obtained in all group matches;
b) goal difference in all group matches;
c) greatest number of goals scored in all group matches.
If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their rankings will be determined as follows:
d) greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned;
e) goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned;
f) greater number of goals scored in all group matches between the teams concerned;
g) drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee.
Group stage tiebreakers
In world football, there are various methods used to separate teams with equal points in a league. For the World Cup tournament, FIFA uses the following system.
The ranking in each group is determined as follows:
a) greatest number of points obtained in all group matches;
b) goal difference in all group matches;
c) greatest number of goals scored in all group matches.
If two or more teams are equal on the basis of the above three criteria, their rankings will be determined as follows:
d) greatest number of points obtained in the group matches between the teams concerned;
e) goal difference resulting from the group matches between the teams concerned;
f) greater number of goals scored in all group matches between the teams concerned;
g) drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee.
Rumours of tournament being moved
Rumours have circulated in various news sources that the 2010 World Cup could be moved to another country.[5][6] Some people, including Franz Beckenbauer, Horst R. Schmidt and, reportedly, some FIFA executives, have expressed concern over the planning, organisation, and pace of South Africa’s preparations.[7][5] However, FIFA officials have repeatedly expressed their confidence in South Africa as host, and have stated that the event will not be moved, with FIFA president Sepp Blatter re-iterating that "Plan A... Plan B... Plan C is that the 2010 World Cup will be staged in South Africa".[8][9] Blatter has stated that there is a contingency plan to hold the World Cup elsewhere but only in the event of a natural catastrophe, and that the 2006 World Cup in Germany also had a similar contingency plan.[10][9][11]
Recently, Japan was named as one of the three potential back up hosts. <http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/news/20080912p2a00m0na014000c.html?inb=rs>
Despite reassurances by FIFA that the event would only be moved in the case of natural catastrophe, rumours continue to circulate about possible relocation of the event.[12] These rumours have been criticised by South Africa's Deputy Finance Minister Jabu Moleketi, saying that some have targeted the event to reflect their persistent negativity towards South Africa and Africa.
Recently, Japan was named as one of the three potential back up hosts. <http://mdn.mainichi.jp/mdnnews/national/news/20080912p2a00m0na014000c.html?inb=rs>
Despite reassurances by FIFA that the event would only be moved in the case of natural catastrophe, rumours continue to circulate about possible relocation of the event.[12] These rumours have been criticised by South Africa's Deputy Finance Minister Jabu Moleketi, saying that some have targeted the event to reflect their persistent negativity towards South Africa and Africa.
Preparations
Five new stadiums are to be built for the tournament (three match venues and two practice grounds), and five of the existing venues are to be upgraded. Construction costs are expected to be R8.4bn.
The official 2010 FIFA World Cup poster.
In addition to the stadiums being built and upgraded, South Africa is also planning to improve its current public transport infrastructure, and implement special measures to ensure the safety and security of local and international tourists attending the matches in accordance with standard FIFA requirements.
The official 2010 FIFA World Cup poster.
In addition to the stadiums being built and upgraded, South Africa is also planning to improve its current public transport infrastructure, and implement special measures to ensure the safety and security of local and international tourists attending the matches in accordance with standard FIFA requirements.
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World Cup History
Germany 2006Winner: Italy
Runners-Up: France
Third: Germany
Fourth: Portugal
adidas Golden Ball: Zinedine ZIDANE (FRA)
adidas Golden Shoe: Miroslav KLOSE (GER)
Yashin Award for the Best Goalkeeper: Gianluigi BUFFON (ITA) Best Young Player Award: Lukas PODOLSKI (GER)
FIFA Fair Play award: Spain, Brazil
FIFA Award for the Most Entertaining Team: Portugal
Italy won their fourth world crown in Germany, beating France on penalties in Berlin. If Zinedine Zidane's red card was the Final's defining image, Italy's triumph would be remembered as a team effort with ten different Azzurri players finding the net. It was also a special month for Germany, the goals of Miroslav Klose helping secure third place in a tournament memorable for the festival mood across the host country.
Korea/Japan 2002
Winner: Brazil
Runners-Up: Germany
Third: Turkey
Fourth: Korea Republic
adidas Golden Ball: Oliver KAHN (GER)
adidas Golden Shoe: RONALDO (BRA)
Yashin Award for the Best Goalkeeper: Oliver KAHN (GER)
FIFA Fair Play award: Belgium
FIFA Award for the Most Entertaining Team: Korea Republic
Brazil became champions for the fifth time as top scorer Ronaldo exorcised the ghosts of 1998, scoring both goals in the Final against Germany. This was Asia's first FIFA World Cup and both host nations made history by reaching the knockout rounds - Korea Republic going as far as the last four. A tournament of surprises, it opened with France losing to Senegal and closed with Turkey third in the world.
France 1998
Winner: France
Runners-Up: Brazil
Third: Croatia
Fourth: Netherlands
adidas Golden Ball: RONALDO (BRA)
adidas Golden Shoe: Davor SUKER (CRO)
Yashin Award for the Best Goalkeeper: Fabien BARTHEZ (FRA)
FIFA Fair Play award: England,
France
FIFA Award for the Most Entertaining Team: France
Winner: France
Runners-Up: Brazil
Third: Croatia
Fourth: Netherlands
adidas Golden Ball: RONALDO (BRA)
adidas Golden Shoe: Davor SUKER (CRO)
Yashin Award for the Best Goalkeeper: Fabien BARTHEZ (FRA)
FIFA Fair Play award: England,
France
FIFA Award for the Most Entertaining Team: France
The home of tournament founder Jules Rimet, France enjoyed an unforgettable summer as its footballers finally tasted FIFA World Cup glory, Zinedine Zidane leading Les Bleus to victory over Brazil in the Final. France 98 was the first finals with an enlarged cast of 32 teams and among the newcomers were a Croatia side who, fired by the goals of top scorer Davor Suker, confounded expectations by finishing third.
USA 1994
Winner: Brazil
Runners-Up: Italy
Third: Sweden
Fourth: Bulgaria
adidas Golden Ball: ROMARIO (BRA)
adidas Golden Shoe: Oleg SALENKO (RUS),
Hristo STOICHKOV (BUL)
Yashin Award for the Best Goalkeeper: Michel PREUDHOMME (BEL)
FIFA Fair Play award: Brazil
FIFA Award for the Most Entertaining Team: Brazil
Runners-Up: Italy
Third: Sweden
Fourth: Bulgaria
adidas Golden Ball: ROMARIO (BRA)
adidas Golden Shoe: Oleg SALENKO (RUS),
Hristo STOICHKOV (BUL)
Yashin Award for the Best Goalkeeper: Michel PREUDHOMME (BEL)
FIFA Fair Play award: Brazil
FIFA Award for the Most Entertaining Team: Brazil
The United States staged a hugely successful 15th FIFA World Cup that became the best attended in history and ended with Brazil celebrating their first world title since 1970. Forwards Romario and Bebeto were the Brazilians' star performers while Roberto Baggio shone equally brightly for Italy despite his penalty miss that concluded the first ever Final shoot-out. While Sweden finished third, the undoubted surprise package were their fellow semi-finalists Bulgaria.
Italy 1990
Italy 1990
Winner: Germany FRRunners-Up: Argentina
Third: Italy
Fourth: England
adidas Golden Ball: Salvatore SCHILLACI (ITA)
adidas Golden Shoe: Salvatore SCHILLACI (ITA)
FIFA Fair Play award: England
When Lothar Matthaus lifted the FIFA World Cup for Germany, it was an undoubted triumph for Franz Beckenbauer, who became only the second winner of the trophy as both player and coach. If low on goals, Italy 1990 was certainly high on drama - from the feats of Italy's top scorer Toto Schillaci via the tears of England's Paul Gascoigne to the historic run of Roger Milla's Cameroon to the quarter-finals.
South African World Cup 2010
This was a video made by the South African people when we won the World Cup 2010 Bid. It's a pivital point in our history and can only benefit our country in every way.
2010 Lottery
Bogus emails are doing the rounds saying you have won the 2010 World Cup lottery. This is a scam and to be honest not a very good one.
They have even started a very dodgy looking website which on first glance shouldn't be trusted but you never know which is why we're telling you now; do not pass over any personal information of any kind!
The email will tell you that the lottery is sponsored by the likes of Microsoft, Coca Cola, Nokia, MTN and many other companies. It's not true. Do not believe it just because it's on the internet.
We've notified the 2010 Local Organising Committee and lawyers representing the 2010 LOC but that's all we can do to help. Again, do not pass over any personal data, you've not won anything and in passing over personal information you're only going to get fleeced.
They have even started a very dodgy looking website which on first glance shouldn't be trusted but you never know which is why we're telling you now; do not pass over any personal information of any kind!
The email will tell you that the lottery is sponsored by the likes of Microsoft, Coca Cola, Nokia, MTN and many other companies. It's not true. Do not believe it just because it's on the internet.
We've notified the 2010 Local Organising Committee and lawyers representing the 2010 LOC but that's all we can do to help. Again, do not pass over any personal data, you've not won anything and in passing over personal information you're only going to get fleeced.
World Cup 2010 Stadiums
Johannesburg will have two stadiums in the World Cup 2010 and also boasts the opening match, one semi final and the final match of the tournament.Soccer City is the jewel in South Africa's crown, built in 1987 and with a capacity of 94,700 (excluding Media and VIP's) it is sure to offer a great atmosphere for the lucky few that get tickets and hopefully as the stadium to be used for the first game, provide an excellent springboard for a magnificent tournament.
For 2010, the upper tier will be extended around the stadium, an encircling roof will be constructed, new changing room facilities will be developed and new floodlights will be installed.
In advance of 2010, a second tier will be added to the main grandstand of the Free State Stadium on the western side of the ground, increasing the net capacity beyond the 40,000-mark required for venues to stage first and second round matches.Additionally, new turnstiles will be erected, the floodlights will be upgraded, electronic scoreboards will be installed and the sound system will be revamped to the required standards.
The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will have a capacity of 49,500 and will be a multi purpose facility launched at the World Cup in 2010.
The roof over the existing west stand of the Peter Mokaba Stadium will be removed and replaced by a roof that covers the entire western stand of the new Stadium.
An additional 20 rows of seating will be built around the entire stadium to increase capacity to 40,000.
In addition to the structural work, the Peter Mokaba stadium will be provided with first rate equipment, including an electronic scoreboard in the northern stand, new floodlights, a modern sound system and a fire detection and protection system
The main west stand of the Loftus Versfeld stadium was completely rebuilt in 1977, and the other three stands have been rebuilt since, creating an impressive arena, that rises steeply on all sides and incorporates some of the country's finest facilities for corporate hospitality.Minimal upgrading will be required for the stadium to qualify as a venue for first and second round matches, but the floodlights, sound system and scoreboards will all be improved. The stadium has a capacity of 45,000 and this will probably rise to 50,000 for the World Cup.
Only minor renovations will be required to bring the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace into line with requirements for a stadium able to host first and second round matches at the 2010 World Cup. The stadium will have a capacity of just over 40,000.For 2010, essentially cosmetic measures such as installation of new electronic scoreboards and upgrading of the floodlights and public address system will render the Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace ready to welcome the football supporters of the world.
Construction of the new Mbombela Stadium on open land just eight kilometres north of Nelspruit will confirm the recently rising fortunes of this far north-eastern corner of South Africa.
The Mbombela Stadium has been designed to ensure it enjoys a prosperous life beyond the tournament as an adaptable, relevant multi-sport, entertainment and exhibition venue.
The stadium will be specifically constructed to ensure that it meets all FIFA Requirements and presents a compact and attractive venue for both first and second round matches with a capacity of just over 40,000.
Durban will boast the new Senzangakhona stadium, unveiled on June 15th 2006 at Durban's ICC by KwaZulu-Natal's Premier Sbu Ndebele and eThekwini Mayor Councillor Obed Mlaba.The stadium will be built on the site of the existing King's Park stadium and has been designed as a first-class multi-purpose sporting facility with a seating capacity of 70,000.
The stadium is named after one of the founding fathers of the Zulu nation, King Senzangakhona.
Cape Town is building a new stadium for the 2010 World Cup in the suburb of Greenpoint, 500 metres from the Atlantic Ocean with Table Mountain as a backdrop.Upon completion, the stadium should seat 70,000.
World Cup 2010 Qualifying Groups
Only 32 teams can compete for the World Cup from South Africa in 2010 and one of those we already know and the journey for that prize begun for all nations on November 25th when the preliminary draw for the 2010 World Cup took place in Durban, South Africa.
The purpose of the draw was to fairly split the countries from the four regions, Asia, Africa, Europe and North, Central America and Caribbean, into competing qualifying groups for the 2010 World Cup.
South America and Oceania do things a little differently and we'll explain that in more detail on their pages.
It's also worth nothing that not all groups do things the same way. For example, what happens in Europe, while achieving the same end result as every other qualifying group, isn't the way it's done in North, Central America and Caribbean. The format is slightly different and you will be forgiven for not grasping it straight away.
You can select a World Cup 2010 qualifying group by clicking on the link above or below and see where your country got placed. As and when the match schedules get published we will, if we are allowed, list the matches here also.
Otherwise, there really is only one place to go if you want all the official news; www.fifa.com.
The purpose of the draw was to fairly split the countries from the four regions, Asia, Africa, Europe and North, Central America and Caribbean, into competing qualifying groups for the 2010 World Cup.
South America and Oceania do things a little differently and we'll explain that in more detail on their pages.
It's also worth nothing that not all groups do things the same way. For example, what happens in Europe, while achieving the same end result as every other qualifying group, isn't the way it's done in North, Central America and Caribbean. The format is slightly different and you will be forgiven for not grasping it straight away.
You can select a World Cup 2010 qualifying group by clicking on the link above or below and see where your country got placed. As and when the match schedules get published we will, if we are allowed, list the matches here also.
Otherwise, there really is only one place to go if you want all the official news; www.fifa.com.
World Cup 2010 Qualifying Group: Africa
The 48 qualifiers will be split into 12 groups of 4 teams. These teams will play a full round-robin in 2008, with the 12 groups winners and 8 best runners-up advancing to the second group round.
For the first time since 1934, the host nation will also take part in the qualifying stage. However, South Africa will also automatically qualify, regardless of where they finish.
Group 1: Cameroon, Cape Verde, Tanzania, Mauritius
Group 2: Guinea, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Kenya
Group 3: Angola, Benin, Uganda, Niger
Group 4: Nigeria, South Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone
Group 5: Ghana, Libya, Gabon, Lesotho
Group 6: Senegal, Algeria, Liberia, Gambia
Group 7: Côte d'Ivoire, Mozambique, Botswana, Madagascar
Group 8: Morocco, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Mauritania
Group 9: Tunisia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Seychelles
Group 10: Mali, Congo, Sudan, Chad
Group 11: Togo, Zambia, Eritrea, Swaziland
Group 12: Egypt, Congo DR, Malawi, Djibouti
The 20 teams that qualify will be split into five mini groups of four teams. The winners of each group will qualify for the World Cup. As an added bonus the top three in each group will also qualify for the African Cup of Nations.
If South Africa advance to this stage the points will only count towards the 2010 African Cup of Nations qualifiers and not the 2010 World Cup.
If Angola advance to the second stage then all teams in the group will automatically advance to 2010 African Cup of Nations.
For the first time since 1934, the host nation will also take part in the qualifying stage. However, South Africa will also automatically qualify, regardless of where they finish.
Group 1: Cameroon, Cape Verde, Tanzania, Mauritius
Group 2: Guinea, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Kenya
Group 3: Angola, Benin, Uganda, Niger
Group 4: Nigeria, South Africa, Equatorial Guinea, Sierra Leone
Group 5: Ghana, Libya, Gabon, Lesotho
Group 6: Senegal, Algeria, Liberia, Gambia
Group 7: Côte d'Ivoire, Mozambique, Botswana, Madagascar
Group 8: Morocco, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Mauritania
Group 9: Tunisia, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Seychelles
Group 10: Mali, Congo, Sudan, Chad
Group 11: Togo, Zambia, Eritrea, Swaziland
Group 12: Egypt, Congo DR, Malawi, Djibouti
The 20 teams that qualify will be split into five mini groups of four teams. The winners of each group will qualify for the World Cup. As an added bonus the top three in each group will also qualify for the African Cup of Nations.
If South Africa advance to this stage the points will only count towards the 2010 African Cup of Nations qualifiers and not the 2010 World Cup.
If Angola advance to the second stage then all teams in the group will automatically advance to 2010 African Cup of Nations.
World Cup 2010 Qualifying Group: Europe
The nine group winners will automatically qualify for the 2010 World Cup and the eight best second placed teams will contest home and away play-off matches for the remaining four places.
In determining the rank of the second placed teams, only results against those finishing 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th will be counted.
Group 1: Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, Hungary, Albania, Malta
Group 2: Greece, Israel, Switzerland, Moldova, Latvia, Luxembourg
Group 3: Czech Republic, Poland, Northern Ireland, Slovakia, Slovenia, San Marino
Group 4: Germany, Russia, Finland, Wales, Azerbaijan, Liechtenstein
Group 5: Spain, Turkey, Belgium, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Armenia, Estonia
Group 6: Croatia, England, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Andorra
Group 7: France, Romania, Serbia, Lithuania, Austria, Faroe Islands
Group 8: Italy, Bulgaria, Republic of Ireland, Cyprus, Georgia, Montenegro
Group 9: Holland, Scotland, Norway, FYR Macedonia, Iceland
World Cup 2010 Qualifying Group: Asia
Twenty teams have made it to this stage and they were split into four pots of five teams. Of those four pots, five qualifying groups will be created where each country will play home and away. The teams which finish first and second in their group qualify for the next round.
The matches will take place on the following match days;
6th February 2008
26th March 2008
20th August 2008
11th October 2008
15th October 2008
19th November 2008
Group 1: Australia, China PR, Iraq, Qatar
Group 2: Japan, Bahrain, Oman, Thailand
Group 3: Korea Republic, Korea DPR, Jordan, Turkmenistan
Group 4: Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Lebanon, Singapore
Group 5: Iran, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Syria
Group 2: Japan, Bahrain, Oman, Thailand
Group 3: Korea Republic, Korea DPR, Jordan, Turkmenistan
Group 4: Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, Lebanon, Singapore
Group 5: Iran, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Syria
In the next round, the ten remaining teams will be drawn into two groups of five teams. The teams in each group play each other twice, home and away. The top 2 teams in each group will qualify for the World Cup finals in South Africa.
Fifth Place meets Oceania Group Winner
The two teams finishing 3rd in the last group stage play each other for 5th place. The winner will be the team with the highest aggregate score over two legs. These play off matches are scheduled for 10 October 2009 and 14 October 2009.
The 5th place team will then play the winner of the Oceania qualification group in a home and away play-off. The winner of this play-off will qualify for the World Cup finals.
The matches are scheduled for 14 November 2009 and 21 November 2009.
Fifth Place meets Oceania Group Winner
The two teams finishing 3rd in the last group stage play each other for 5th place. The winner will be the team with the highest aggregate score over two legs. These play off matches are scheduled for 10 October 2009 and 14 October 2009.
The 5th place team will then play the winner of the Oceania qualification group in a home and away play-off. The winner of this play-off will qualify for the World Cup finals.
The matches are scheduled for 14 November 2009 and 21 November 2009.
World Cup 2010 Qualifying Group: South America
There are ten teams playing eighteen rounds of football, all for for 4.5 places in the World Cup finals in 2010.
Matches are arranged so that there are always two games within a week, which is aimed at minimizing player travel time.
The top four countries in the final standings will qualify automatically for the 2010 World Cup. The 5th placed country will meet a team from North, Central American, and the Caribbean in a two-legged play-off for a place in the World Cup finals.
For an up to date league table and fixture list visit www.fifa.com.
World Cup 2010 Qualifying Group: North, Central American, and the Caribbean
There will be two preliminary rounds which will reduce the 35 entrants, first to 24 teams and then 12; Round 1 and Round 2.
This will then be followed by three semi-final groups of four teams. The top two in each semi-final group will advance to a final six team group.
The top three teams from the final group will qualify for the World Cup. The 4th place team will compete in a home-and-away play off match against the fifth-place team from the South America group.
The countries ranked 13 to 35 make up the teams for the first stage of the qualifying rounds. St. Vincent and the Grenadines go through to the second round automatically as they received a bye in round one.
Round 1 - Home and Away Match
Anguilla v El Salvador Aruba v Antigua and Barbuda Bahamas v British Virgin Islands Belize v Saint Kitts and Nevis Bermuda v Cayman Islands Dominica v Barbados Dominican Republic v Puerto Rico Netherlands Antilles v Nicaragua Suriname v Montserrat Turks and Caicos Islands v Saint Lucia U.S. Virgin Islands v Grenada
Round 2 - Home and Away Match
USA v Barbados or Dominica Guatemala v Saint Lucia or Turks and Caicos Islands Trinidad and Tobago v Bermuda or Cayman Islands Aruba or Antigua and Barbuda v Cuba Belize or Saint Kitts and Nevis v Mexico Jamaica v Bahamas or British Virgin Islands Honduras v Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico Canada v Saint Vincent and the Grenadines Grenada or U.S. Virgin Islands v Costa Rica Montserrat or Suriname v Guyana Panama v Anguilla or El Salvador Haiti v Netherlands Antilles or Nicaragua
World Cup 2010 Qualifying Group: Oceania
Oceania is the only FIFA confederation that does not have an automatic place in the finals to take place in South Africa.
The winner of the qualification rounds will meet the fifth placed country from the Asia qualifying group on the 14th and 21st of November 2009.
The countries currently playing for this opportunity are as follows:
New Zealand
New Caledonia
Fiji
Vanuatu
To view a current league table visit www.fifa.com.
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