South Africa prepares for World Cup opener
South Africa is ready to stage a "Ferrari" of a World Cup as today's big kick-off approaches.
The opening ceremony and the hosts' Group A clash with Mexico at Johannesburg's Soccer City will see years of planning and investment come to fruition and the excitement around the country is almost tangible.
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