South Africa is the place to be come June.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place in ten different South African stadiums between June 11 and July 11, 2010. It is a historic undertaking because it is the first time that the famous series of matches will be hosted by an African nation. It is expected that more than one billion fans will tune into many of the games and follow all of the events that happen during this time.

The new stadiums in South Africa are some of the most spectacular venues in the world and they will collectively seat more than 570,000 people. The Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban has a steel arch 105 m above the middle of the pitch, and by using a cable car, spectators will enjoy a stunning view of the Indian Ocean.

Soccer City in Johannesburg takes the form of a calabash, a traditional African drinking vessel. The outer skin area spans 43 000 m2 and will be constructed from wholly natural energy-efficient material. It is the biggest stadium in Africa, seating almost 95,000 people.

The Mbombela Stadium in Nelspruit is situated in a region known for its wild beauty and animals, close to the Kruger National Park. Its signature feature is the 18 roof supports that resemble giraffes. Stadiums in townships are being upgraded, some as training venues.

These include; Orlando Stadium, which has been completed ahead of schedule, and Dobsonville Stadium in Soweto, Rand, Cecil Payne, Rabie Ridge and Ruimsig stadiums in Johannesburg, HM Pitje, Super and Giant stadiums in Tshwane/Pretoria, Sesa Ramabodu Stadium in Rocklands, Cape Town, Princess Magogo, King Zwelithini and Sugar Ray Xulu stadiums in Durban and Olympia Park Stadium in Rustenburg.

In terms of transportation, around R11.7-billion is being invested in the transport infrastructure program to ensure the smooth movement of fans, teams and media. The 2010 FIFA World Cup transport projects are an integrated part of the government’s overall investment in transport, which is revolutionizing the transport system for the long term benefit of commuters and the economy.

The roads, rail and bus-route upgrade will provide an integrated transport system. This includes innovations like Rapid Rail and bus rapid transit systems, which include special public transport lanes and interchange nodes for commuters to switch from one form of transport to another.

The 2010 FIFA World Cup will also pioneer the use of integrated electronic ticketing, which sees commuters using one ticket to access buses, trains and taxis.

Which country will win the 2010 FIFA World Cup? Bodog sportsbook has the odds.

Spain 5.50

Brazil 6.00

England 7.00

USA 41.00

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