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Soccer City
Overview
Soccer City in Johannesburg was the symbolic centre of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Key facts
History
Soccer City hosted the opening match of the 2010 World Cup between South Africa and Mexico, the game remembered for Siphiwe Tshabalala’s opening goal. The venue also became one of the defining stadium images of the tournament and anchors Footballopedia links to South Africa 2010, Johannesburg, the national team and the competition’s major matches.
Sources
FIFA: Tshabalala electrifies Soccer CityPublisher: FIFA · Accessed: 2026-10-08
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