Is south africa hosting the 2010 FIFA cup, because no african country has ever hosted before.
137512
I am glad that South Africa is hosting the 2010 World Cup.  But I take it with a grain of salt.  I think FIFA wants an African host, but doesn't have the confidence in most African nations to be capable of hosting such a large international event.  It is unfortunate because of all the great soccer nations in Africa, South Africa is not on the top of my list.
653271
because starting this world cup, the holders have to qualify for the world cup. so, brazil had to play in the qualifying rounds to qualify for 2006 world cup. that is why now on, the hosts will play in the inaugural match. if we were to continue with the holders playing the opening match, then there is a real possibility that the holders may not qualify for the next world cup. just look at Greece, they may not qualify for the next european championship.
127767
2010 FIFA World Cup™ \nDanny Jordaan: South Africa 2010 is open for business \n(FIFA.com) 31 Mar 2005\n\nOn Friday, April 1, South Africa's Local Organising Committee for the hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup finals opens for business. The first employee of the organisation is Danny Jordaan, who will have just on five years to prepare the country to host the world's biggest sporting showpiece. \nThe FIFA World Cup in South Africa is a major watershed for the whole of the African continent and there is already a massive sense of anticipation, even if the event is still some way off.\n\nFormer political activist and Member of Parliament, the 53-year-old Jordaan has been the lynchpin of South Africa's successful campaign to win the bid and now is entrusted with making it happen by 2010.
592791
I hope yes,but it takes at lest 20 years.This is the next step after Africa.I wish to see the world cup there.
673197
since 2002, FIFA has rotate the host nation between their confederations namely:\n\nAFC (Asia)\nOFC (Oceania)\nUEFA (Europe)\nCONMEBOL (South America)\nCAF (Africa)\nCONCACAF (North & Central America & Carribbean)\n\nso the host nations so far is:\n\n2002 Korea Republic & Japan\n2006 Germany\n2010 South Africa\n2014 Brazil, perhaps coz every other nations in South America is supporting Brazil\n2018 Asia next??\n2022 Europe probably
570977
I think its in South Africa. Check out these sites.\n\nhttp://www.worldcup2010southafrica.com/\nhttp://www.southafrica.info/2010/
650820
The economic reforms sweeping through Asia for the two decades will ultimately reach Africa in the next two to five decades.  And hence by the end of this century, I expect some part of the Africa to become a first world country.\n\nIn marathon's African's have proven that they are best.  Now in the 2006 football world cup, they came in as under dogs and caught the imagination of the world.  By the end of next decade I expect some of the African nations to be best in the football.  This will change the face of Africa and that will be the starting point.\n\nGood luck.
642663
Well, I hope so! That would be a world premiere but while waiting, remember that an african nation already won the commonwealth or olympics games!
139830
No african team will win the world cup in any of our lifetimes.African football is so far removed from the modern game that it is unthinkable that they could win at the top level.
209420
i have never been to the mother land, ENGLAND nor have i been to SA. but i think they have really talented players. more talented then then kiwis. so i pick SA to win
672593
Currently, only the 2010 and 2014 finals have been decided. After that, it’s anybody’s. I think Australia should host it. Australia has world class stadiums including: Suncorp Stadium (Voted best Rugby stadium in the world), Telstra Stadium, The Telstra Dome, The MCG, and more. Also, as the Australian FA is run by Australia’s second richest man, funding shouldn’t be a problem.
290040
south africa sucks at the moment. we lost to a team ranked 103rd (namibia) in the world the other day. im not suprised we didnt qualify for the world cup. we dont deserve it at the moment.
143626
only south africa because the other countries have to play in the different confedertions one against others to know which are the qualifyed teams. In Europe there are different groups and the winner of each group clasify to the world cup. The better seconds of the groups play additional matches to know which will qualify. you can check fifa.com
179266
There is no doubt that the finals hosted by the states in 1994 were very good and the supporters were shocked by the high number of spectators... A country with the ability to bring people from all over the world in that way deserves the honor of hosting the world cup again. A country which has a very secure environment for everyone from players and country offcials to spectators must have the chance to host again. It would be fair that the fifa makes the 2014 world cup in the States
641685
It is insulting to call Ghana  "the brazil of Africa". Ghana is Ghana and Ghana has a good football/soccer team. They should be recognized for their own merit and not "the brazil of Africa". bottom line, they are good, i have been very impressed with the Ghanaian team. watch out for them in 2010.
633766
African teams get better and better in every World Cup. \nIt wont be long until 1 of them win it, not this 1 but maybe in the next 1 or 2 World Cups
276009
Yes I am. An avid fan, not fanatic, of soccer, I love not to only watch the matches; but also to see part of the culture of the host city. I think it will give South Africa to shine.