Sources: BBC
In association football, Kevin Pina scores Cape Verde's first-ever goal at a FIFA World Cup in a 2–2 draw against Uruguay in the group stage. 2026-06-21
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
Human rights groups express dismay at Kenya for the secret sending to Uganda of four suspects after the 2010 FIFA World Cup attacks in Kampala. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents are also said to have engaged in illegal interrogation of three of them. 2010-08-19
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
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's victorious 2010 FIFA World Cup "campeones" return to Madrid where they are met by millions of people in the streets, the royal family and politicians. 2010-07-12
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
South African police shoot a lachrymatory agent at hundreds of 2010 FIFA World Cup stewards at pay cut protests in Durban. 2010-06-13
Al Jazeera Sports, which has exclusive broadcasting rights for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in the Middle East and North Africa, says its Nilesat and Arabsat signals are being sabotaged in an "act of piracy", as criticism mounts across the affected regions and on the internet. 2010-06-12