South Africa — World Cup History
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4
Tournaments
0
World Titles
Group Stage
Best Finish
1998
First WC
Key Story
South Africa hosted the 2010 World Cup — the first African nation to do so. Siphiwe Tshabalala's opening goal of that tournament was pure magic.
Did You Know?
Hosted the 2010 World Cup — the first ever on African soil
Siphiwe Tshabalala's curling opener vs Mexico at the 2010 WC is iconic
The vuvuzela craze originated at the 2010 South Africa WC
Became the only host nation in WC history to be eliminated in the group stage (2010)
Nelson Mandela was a frequent presence at the 2010 WC — a global symbol
Confederation: CAF
