African nation will host 2010 World Cup

FIFA's executive committee has decided the 2010 World Cup will be held in Africa.

African nation will host 2010 World Cup
Thu, 15 Mar, 2001 - 18:19

FIFA's executive committee has decided the 2010 World Cup will be held in Africa.

It is the first time that football's governing body has ever agreed to award a World Cup to a continent without allowing other continents to bid .

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