FIFA World Cup 2010 - Soccer News Update

South Africa 2010-New Football Stadiums & When to Purchase Tickets

Oct 9, 2009

FIFA World Cup 2010, new stadium development at October 2009, Bogus World Cup Ticket operations, Where to Purchase Tickets for World Cup & Teams Qualified at October 2009

A tour of the newly developed stadiums in early October 2009, by over 50 FIFA experts together with various members of the South African organising committee, has confirmed that there are no problems with any of the new stadiums for the World Cup. The all-new Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium is already complete and several games have now been hosted at the venue. The other four new stadiums are 90% complete, with landscaping being the major outstanding item.

Bogus World Cup Ticket Operation on the Internet

A recent news item in The Times newspaper highlighted that a Scotland Yard investigation by the E-Crime unit was requested by FIFA due to the sale of bogus World Cup tickets on the internet. The investigation has already closed down over 100 internet sites which have been selling bogus World Cup tickets worldwide. Up to 20 of these sites were based in the UK, with the remainder being located worldwide. It is thought that this may well be the tip of the iceberg, as many fans may already have handed over money and be holding worthless tickets. South Africa expects at least 500,000 football fans from the 32 participating nations to visit during the World Cup and FIFA are extremely apprehensive about the impacts of the bogus ticket operations.

Where to Purchase Tickets for World Cup 2010

Tickets for the World Cup have so far only been available through the Fifa website and authorised tour companies selling either tour packages or football games tickets

The first phase of World Cup tickets sold by FIFA from January 2009 were allocated on a lottery basis, with all correct applications being considered for ticket allocation and chosen by a draw system.

The second sales phase for World Cup tickets started on 4 May 2009 and runs until 16 November 2009. Ticket applications for this release are being processed, subject to availability, on a first come first served basis, in the order of receipt.

The third phase of ticket allocations, starting on 5 December 2009 and running until 22 January 2010 will again be based on a lottery system, with all correct ticket applications being entered into a draw for tickets.

The fourth phase of World Cup ticket allocations will start on 9 Febrary 2010 and runs until 7 April 2010 and this will again be processed on a first come first served basis, in order of receipt of application.

Finally, the fifth phase of ticket allocations starts on 15 April 2010 when there will be a last minute sales phase for World Cup tickets and they will be sold on a first come, first served basis and allocated immediately at the point of sale.

Official Corporate Hospitality Rights for World Cup 2010

FIFA have allocated one rights holder for the Official Hospitality Programme for the World Cup who are called MATCH. These tickets are aimed at corporate customers.

FIFA World Cup 2010 - Teams Already Qualified

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Oct 10, 2009 1:05 PM

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And Denmark just qualified today! Such wonderful news for a true Dane! :)