With less than 250 days left to the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, the qualifying rounds are coming to an end in exciting matches that are determining who will come to South Africa next year and take their place in the Top 32 soccer teams in the world. This week will see the last of the 2010 qualifying games before the play-offs take place.
At the last count, 19 teams have booked their place in African’s World Cup, so we are just over halfway with the tally. The Final Draw will take place at the Green Point Stadium in Cape Town on 4 December 2009.
I am sure that travel agents are busy in the respective countries making arrangements for the teams, management, and the fans alike to book their tickets to the 2010 World Cup.
The teams that have secured their plcees are:
- South Africa – Hosts
- Denmark – UEFA Winners Group 1
- Germany- UEFA Winners Group 4
- Spain – UEFA Winners Group 5
- England – UEFA Winners Group 6
- Serbia – UEFA Winners Group 7
- Italy – UEFA Winners Group 8
- Netherlands – UEFA Winners Group 9
- Brazil – CONMEBOL Top Four
- Paraguay – CONMEBOL Top Four
- Chile – CONMEBOL Top Four
- Ghana – CAF Winners Group D
- Ivory Coast – CAF Winners Group E
- USA – CONCACAF Top Three
- Mexico – CONCACAF Top Three
- Japan – AFC Group A Runner-Up
- Australia – AFC Group A Winners
- South Korea – AFC Group B Winners
- Korea DPR – AFC Group B Runner-Up
Groups and Standings fifa.com
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Sir,
I am writing this letter in reguard to what is being said about the upcoming world cup in South Africa. That is, whether the transport system can compete with any otherand whether we will be able to deal with any mishaps or delays with the present transport system.
Firstly, I would like to say that foreigners do not like to be treated without respect. We as South Africans have given up our repect as we feel that the world owes us a favour and we are getting what is due to us, but to compete with the best, we must strive to be the best. We must forget our road rage and be helpful to others for the sake of our futures.
Secondly, I would like to say that we cannot compete with first world country if our transport system does not work well. The private, as well as public transport system has to be upgraded with an emphasis on luxury, ease of use, and most importantly, it must run on time. These factors are more important than the x amount of rand that has been spent on wheelchair access, etc.
In short, Durban is not up to scratch when it comes to transport in general. We need to pour money into the ideas of luxury busses and other luxury transport that will cater for all people to make this world cup successful.
Your faithfully
Mr N.Peer
2108 Mangrove Beach Centre
91 Somtseu Rd.
Durban
Kwazulu/Natal
4001