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Wonder how long it takes for them to sort a visa out. The earliest my wife could book for in April was mid July.All the players apparently, wonderful organisation on show there…
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Bafana Bafana's World Cup departure delayed by visa problems
Bafana Bafana's preparations for the World Cup have suffered a setback after visa issues forced the team to postpone its departure to Mexico.www.thesouthafrican.com
According to some reports, the squad and technical team are still waiting to receive their visas. Head coach Hugo Broos is reportedly the only member of the travelling contingent who has obtained his visa.
What a goal, placed that ball right in the corner!!Opening goal of World Cup 2010
What a goal, placed that ball right in the corner!!
Despite the prices the stadium looks packed and quite a few South African flags in the crowd but perhaps the flag wavers are not all South Africans?
Opening goal of World Cup 2010
What a goal, placed that ball right in the corner!!
Despite the prices the stadium looks packed and quite a few South African flags in the crowd but perhaps the flag wavers are not all South Africans?
…the 2010 World Cup was held in South Africa and prices were very cheap…
The 2026 WC only starts next week.
Sorry I missed that it was in 2010I watched Spain vs Honduras at Ellis Park and Germany vs Ghana at the FNB Stadium. Both games were packed and there were lots of South Africans in attendance at both games.
Mexico being the most expensive by far and being one of the host gives some evidence as to who is really behind the pricing.
SA ranked 60th.
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Yeah it was a dream start, unfortunately it was as good as it gotWhat a goal, placed that ball right in the corner!!
Despite the prices the stadium looks packed and quite a few South African flags in the crowd but perhaps the flag wavers are not all South Africans?
It truly was an incredible tournament. Football really is the peoples gameI remember that day like it was yesterday. You could hear the screaming and shouting and of course the vuvuzelas throughout the neighboruhood when he smashed that home.
My brother was outside and I ran out the house and violently shook him to let him know whe had just scored.
Is that why the average ticket to a game in the USA is over a thousand dollars?It truly was an incredible tournament. Football really is the peoples game
The average face-value ticket price for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa was approximately \(\$139\) (around R970). Prices were divided into four categories, ranging from a budget-friendly R140 (\(\$20\)) for local residents up to R6,300 (\(\$900\)) for the highest-tier Final tickets.
For 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, face-value ticket prices start at $60 (approx. R1,150) for the exclusive Supporter Entry Tier, but average closer to $250–$615 (approx. R4,750–R11,700) for regular group-stage matches. Premium seating and later-stage games can range from $1,500 to over $10,990 (approx. R28,500–R208,000+) on official channels.
yup that and greedIs that why the average ticket to a game in the USA is over a thousand dollars?