Serbia year 2010 stamps ☀ Football – World cup South Africa full set ☀ MNH**
The 2010 FIFA World Cup, held in South Africa, marked a significant moment in the history of football as it was the first time the tournament was hosted by an African nation. Here are some key points about the event:
South Africa won the bid to host the tournament in May 2004, beating out competing bids from Morocco and Egypt. It was the first time the World Cup was held on the African continent.
Matches were played in nine cities across South Africa, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, and Port Elizabeth. The tournament featured a total of 32 teams and 64 matches.
The Spanish national team emerged as the champions, winning their first-ever World Cup title. They defeated the Netherlands 1-0 in the final match, which took place at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg on July 11, 2010.
The 2010 World Cup set attendance records, with over 3.1 million spectators attending the matches. The average attendance per match was over 49,000, making it one of the most-watched sporting events in history.
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