World Cup 2010: South Africa wins bidding contest

South Africa today won the contest to stage the 2010 World Cup.

World Cup 2010: South Africa wins bidding contest
Sat, 15 May, 2004 - 12:26

South Africa today won the contest to stage the 2010 World Cup.

The vote by FIFA’s 24-man executive committee here in Zurich led to joyous celebrations from the South African bid delegation including former president Nelson Mandela.

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