Sources: BBC
In association football, the South Africa soccer team qualifies for the upcoming FIFA World Cup following a 3-0 win against Rwanda. This will be their first appearance in the FIFA World Cup since hosting the tournament in 2010. 2025-10-14
An engine on the Saudi Arabian team's plane catches fire; the plane lands safely in Rostov-on-Don for the team's Wednesday match with Uruguay. 2018-06-19
Uruguay striker and 2010 FIFA World Cup player of the tournament Diego Forlán is a popular attraction among the inhabitants of Kolkata as he participates in a talent search. 2010-08-5
The French Football Federation suspends its entire team that played in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. 2010-07-23
Police in Nigeria seize the passports of four top football officials who were sacked after the national football team's poor performance at the 2010 FIFA World Cup leads to fraud allegations. 2010-07-16
South Africa confirms a plan to bid for the 2020 Summer Olympics after its success in hosting the 2010 FIFA World Cup which concluded on Sunday. 2010-07-13
Spain defeats Germany 1-0 to win its semi-final and for its first time, along with Netherlands make the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final. 2010-07-7
FIFA receives a complaint about its security after a football fan breaks into the dressing room of the England national football team during a 2010 FIFA World Cup game in which the team were booed in South Africa. 2010-06-18
Nelson Mandela cancels his much anticipated public appearance at the opening ceremony due to the death of his great-granddaughter on her way home from the opening concert last night. 2010-06-11
The first African edition of the association football tournament begins in South Africa. 2010-06-11