World Cup 2010 - Soccer City

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• Name:Soccer City
• Capacity:95000
• Address:
  FNB Soccer City Stadium
  
  Johannesburg
  
  Gauteng
  
  South Africa

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Soccer City is one of the official World Cup Stadiums for South Africa 2010.

Soccer City, sometimes referred to as the FNB Stadium and currently has a capacity of 94,700, the largest in Africa. It is located next to the South African Football Association headquarters (SAFA House) where both the FIFA offices and the Local Organising Committee for the 2010 FIFA World Cup is housed.

The stadium is the centre-piece for the 2010 World Cup and will hold the opening match, four more first-round matches, one second-round match, one quarter-final, and the final.

World Cup 2010 - Royal Bafokeng Stadium

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• Name:Royal Bafokeng Stadium
• Capacity:42000
• Address:
  Royal Bafokeng Sports Stadium
  
  Rustenburg
  
  South Africa

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The Royal Bafokeng Stadium is one of the official World Cup stadiums for South Africa 2010

The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace is a rugby union, football and athletics stadium in Phokeng near Rustenburg.The capacity of the stadium was increased from 38,000 to 42,000 to be able to host four first and two second round matches at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

For 2010, the main west stand was substantially upgraded and enlarged and given a new cantilever roof at a cost of US$45million. Other improvements include the installation of new electronic scoreboards, new seats, and the upgrading of the floodlights and public address system.

World Cup 2010 - Peter Mokaba Stadium

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• Name:Peter Mokaba Stadium
• Capacity:46000
• Address:
  Peter Mokaba Stadium
  
  Polokwane
  
  South Africa

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Peter Mokaba Stadium is one of the official World Cup stadiums for South Africa 2010.

When completed in 2010 it should have a capacity of 46,000. It was named for Peter Mokaba, a former leader of the ANC Youth League. It is located 5 kilometers from the city centre and is located just east of the existing Pietersburg Stadium.

The stadium is one of five new stadiums that will be built for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

World Cup 2010 - Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium

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• Name:Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
• Capacity:46500
• Address:
  Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium
  
  Port Elizabeth
  
  South Africa

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The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is one of the official World Cup stadiums for South Africa 2010.

The five-tier, R1.1 billion Stadium was built overlooking the North End Lake, at the heart of the city. It is one of three coastal stadiums built in anticipation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

The stadium will have an eye-catching, unique roof-structure and a spectacular view, overlooking the North End Lake. There are not many stadiums in the world that are designed and constructed overlooking a lake; this in itself is a very distinctive feature of the Nelson Mandela Bay Multi-Purpose Stadium. The stadium building is approximately 40m high and consists of six levels on the western side in addition to five on each of the north, south and east stands.

The stadium will host 8 games during the tournament including a quarter final and the 3rd/4th play off.

World Cup 2010 - Mbombela Stadium

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• Name:Mbombela Stadium
• Capacity:46000
• Address:
  Mbombela Stadium
  
  Mbombela Rural
  
  South Africa

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Mbombela Stadium is one of the official World Cup Stadiums for South Africa 2010.

The stadium is currently under construction and will be approximately 46'000 all-seated. The signature feature of the stadium are the 18 roof supports that resemble giraffes. The stadium is close to the Kruger National Park so it is apt that the stadium reflect this inter-relation. Visitors to this World Cup venue will be able to couple this with a visit to the game reserve.