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2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa

Host Country - South Africa
Openning Date - 11th June 2010
Closing Date - 11th July 2010
No. of Teams - 32 Teams (1 Host Team + 31 Qualifiying Teams)
No. of Venues - 10 (in 9 host cities)

Official Mascot for 2010 FIFA World Cup - Zakumi

South Africa's World Cup flows over

In one of the largest displays of national spirit ever seen in the country, South Africans took to the streets at midday on Wednesday in a massive display of support for the home team as a proud nation let the world know just what kind of tournament Africa's first World Cup will be.

Around Johannesburg the crowds were there to welcome the national side, Bafana Bafana, who were travelling in an open-top bus, at every turn they made on their way from their hotel in Sandton to their training ground at Wits University.

In Durban, Cape Town, Port Elizabeth and the other host cities, the atmosphere was no less electric as World Cup fever spread quickly, signalled by the distinct drone of the vuvuzela.

Celebrating the spirit of the nation

"I'm here to support Bafana Bafana and to get behind my country," said Johannesburg resident Zeyn Tilly. "It feels amazing to be here, it is the first time in my life I have seen this unity in South Africa. The atmosphere is just electric."

For Tilly, this is the start of a fun-filled six weeks. "You can have no idea how incredible this is for me. I just want it to go as slow as possible so that I can enjoy every minute. This tournament is about more than just football."

For Joseph Mabea, Wednesday's street parade was about celebrating the spirit of the country. "I am a huge Bafana fan," Mabea said over the din of the vuvuzelas. "I have seen the passion in them, and I want them to know I am with them all the way."

Mabea has a ticket for the opening match, and the atmosphere of the parade is only getting him more excited. "I will be there, and I can't wait. Seeing such a match live, no longer on the television, is amazing for me. The feeling here is amazing, I am running short of words. I wish this could happen more often, I wish this could be my life, showing how united we are as a nation."

Support for the national side has been growing in recent weeks, both as a result of the proximity of the tournament and due to their recent performances on the pitch. "This is a great team," said another Joburger, Muhammed Moosa. "Twelve unbeaten games – they are just great, and they will do us proud."

Many businesses allowed their staff to come and join the party in the streets, adding a huge number of people to the midday festivities.