2010 FIFA World Cup - Schedule with time

Date	Teams	Time (GMT)	Stadium
Group Stage
June 11 Fri	South Africa vs Mexico (A)	14:00	Soccer City, Johannesburg
	Uruguay vs France (A)	18:30	Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
June 12 Sat	South Korea vs Greece (B)	11:30	Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
	Argentina vs Nigeria (B)	14:00	Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
	England vs United States (C)	18:30	Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg
June 13 Sun	Algeria vs Slovenia (C)	11:30	Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane
	Serbia vs Ghana (D)	14:00	Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
	Germany vs Australia (D)	18:30	Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
June 14 Mon	Netherlands vs Denmark (E)	11:30	Soccer City, Johannesburg
	Japan vs Cameroon (E)	14:00	Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
	Italy vs Paraguay (F)	18:30	Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
June 15 Tue	New Zealand vs Slovakia (F)	11:30	Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg
	Ivory Coast vs Portugal (G)	14:00	Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
	Brazil vs North Korea (G)	18:30	Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
June 16 Wed	Honduras vs Chile (H)	11:30	Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
	Spain vs Switzerland (H)	14:00	Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
	South Africa vs Uruguay (A)	18:30	Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
June 17 Thu	Argentina vs South Korea (B)	11:30	Soccer City, Johannesburg
	Greece vs Nigeria (B)	14:00	Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
	France vs Mexico (A)	18:30	Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane
June 18 Fri	Germany vs Serbia (D)	11:30	Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
	Slovenia vs United States (C)	14:00	Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
	England vs Algeria (C)	18:30	Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
June 19 Sat	Netherlands vs Japan (E)	11:30	Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
	Ghana vs Australia (D)	14:00	Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg
	Cameroon vs Denmark (E)	18:30	Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
June 20 Sun	Slovakia vs Paraguay (F)	11:30	Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
	Italy vs New Zealand (F)	14:00	Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
	Brazil vs Ivory Coast (G)	18:30	Soccer City, Johannesburg
June 21 Mon	Portugal vs North Korea (G)	11:30	Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
	Chile vs Switzerland (H)	14:00	Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
	Spain vs Honduras (H)	18:30	Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
June 22 Tue	Mexico vs Uruguay (A)	14:00	Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg
	France vs South Africa (A)	14:00	Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
	Nigeria vs South Korea (B)	18:30	Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
	Greece vs Argentina (B)	18:30	Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane
June 23 Wed	Slovenia vs England (C)	14:00	Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
	United States vs Algeria (C)	14:00	Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
	Ghana vs Germany (D)	18:30	Soccer City, Johannesburg
	Australia vs Serbia (D)	18:30	Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
June 24 Thu	Slovakia vs Italy (F)	14:00	Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
	Paraguay vs New Zealand (F)	14:00	Peter Mokaba Stadium, Polokwane
	Denmark vs Japan (E)	18:30	Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg
	Cameroon vs Netherlands (E)	18:30	Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
June 25 Fri	Portugal vs Brazil (G)	14:00	Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
	North Korea vs Ivory Coast (G)	14:00	Mbombela Stadium, Nelspruit
	Chile vs Spain (H)	18:30	Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
	Switzerland vs Honduras (H)	18:30	Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
Round of 16
June 26 Sat	1A vs 2B (Match 1)	14:00	Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
	1C vs 2D (Match 2)	18:30	Royal Bafokeng Stadium, Rustenburg
June 27 Sun	1D vs 2C (Match 3)	14:00	Free State Stadium, Bloemfontein
	1B vs 2A (Match 4)	18:30	Soccer City, Johannesburg
June 28 Mon	1E vs 2F (Match 5)	14:00	Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
	1G vs 2H (Match 6)	18:30	Soccer City, Johannesburg
June 29 Tue	1F vs 2E (Match 7)	14:00	Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Pretoria
	1H vs 2G (Match 8)	18:30	Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
Quarter Final
July 2 Fri	W5 vs W7 (QF 1)	14:00	Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
	W1 vs W3 (QF 2)	18:30	Soccer City, Johannesburg
July 3 Sat	W2 vs W4 (QF 3)	14:00	Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
	W6 vs W8 (QF 4)	18:30	Ellis Park Stadium, Johannesburg
Semi Final
July 6 Tue	Winner of QF1 vs Winner of QF2 (SF 1)	18:30	Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town
July 7 Wed	Winner of QF3 vs Winner of QF4 (SF 2)	18:30	Moses Mabhida Stadium, Durban
Third Place play-off
July 10 Sat	Loser SF1 vs Loser SF2	18:30	Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium, Port Elizabeth
Final
July 11 Sun	Winner SF1 vs Winner SF2	18:30	Soccer City, Johannesburg

* 1A- Group A Champion, 2A- Group A Runner up,

1B- Group B Champion, 2B- Group B Runner up,

1C- Group C Champion, 2C- Group C Runner up,

1D- Group D Champion, 2D- Group D Runner up,

1E- Group E Champion, 2E- Group E Runner up,

1F- Group F Champion, 2F- Group F Runner up,

1G- Group G Champion, 2G- Group G Runner up,

1H- Group H Champion, 2H- Group H Runner up,

*QF- Quarter Final

*W1- Winner of Match 1

W2 Winner of Match 2

W3 Winner of Match 3

W4 Winner of Match 4

W5 Winner of Match 5

W6 Winner of Match 6

W7 Winner of Match 7

W8 Winner of Match 8

*SF- Semi Final

2010 FIFA World Cup - Schedule

Group A

    * South Africa
    * Mexico
    * Uruguay
    * France

    Group B

    * Argentina
    * Korea Republic
      Nigeria
    * Greece

    Group C

    * England
    * United States
    * Algeria
    * Slovenia

    Group D

    * Germany
    * Australia
      Ghana
    * Serbia

Group E

    * Netherlands
    * Japan
    * Cameroon
    * Denmark

    Group F

    * Italy
    * New Zealand
    * Paraguay
    * Slovakia

    Group G

    * Brazil
    * Korea DPR
    * Cote D'Ivoire
    * Portugal

    Group H

    * Spain
    * Honduras
    * Chile
    * Switzerland

Match      Date/Time      Location      Group      Teams      Tickets
Match 1     6/11/10     Johannesburg     A     South Africa vs Mexico   
Match 2     6/11/10     Cape Town     A     Uruguay vs France   
Match 3     6/12/10     Johannesburg     B     Argentina vs Nigeria   
Match 4     6/12/10     Port Elizabeth     B     Korea Republic vs Greece   
Match 5     6/12/10     Rustenburg     C     England vs USA   
Match 6     6/13/10     Polokwane     C     Algeria vs Slovenia   
Match 7     6/13/10     Durban     D     Germany vs Australia   
Match 8     6/13/10     Pretoria     D     Serbia vs Ghana   
Match 9     6/14/10     Johannesburg     E     Netherlands vs Denmark   
Match 10     6/14/10     Bloemfontein     E     Japan vs Camaroon   
Match 11     6/14/10     Cape Town     F     Italy vs Paraguay   
Match 12     6/15/10     Rustenburg     F     New Zealand vs Slovakia   
Match 13     6/15/10     Port Elizabeth     G     Cote d'Ivoire vs Portugal   
Match 14     6/15/10     Johannesburg     G     Brazil vs Korea DPR   
Match 15     6/16/10     Nelspruit     H     Honduras vs Chile   
Match 16     6/16/10     Durban     H     Spain vs Switzerland   
Match 17     6/16/10     Pretoria     A     South Africa vs Uruguay   
Match 18     6/17/10     Polokwane     A     Mexico vs France   
Match 19     6/17/10     Bloemfontein     B     Greece vs Nigeria   
Match 20     6/17/10     Johannesburg     B     Argentina vs Korea Republic   
Match 21     6/18/10     Port Elizabeth     C     Germany vs Serbia   
Match 22     6/18/10     Johannesburg     C     Slovenia vs USA   
Match 23     6/18/10     Cape Town     D     England vs Algeria   
Match 24     6/19/10     Rustenburg     D     Ghana vs Australia   
Match 25     6/19/10     Durban     E     Netherlands vs Japan   
Match 26     6/19/10     Pretoria     E     Cameroon vs Denmark   
Match 27     6/20/10     Bloemfontein     F     Slovakia vs Paraguay   
Match 28     6/20/10     Nelspruit     F     Italy vs New Zealand   
Match 29     6/20/10     Johannesburg     G     Brazil vs Cote d'Ivoire   
Match 30     6/21/10     Cape Town     G     Portugal vs Korea DPR   
Match 31     6/21/10     Port Elizabeth     H     Chile vs Switzerland   
Match 32     6/21/10     Johannesburg     H     Spain vs Honduras   
Match 33     6/22/10     Rustenburg     A     Mexico vs Uruguay   
Match 34     6/22/10     Bloemfontein     A     France vs South Africa   
Match 35     6/22/10     Durban     B     Nigeria vs Korea Republic   
Match 36     6/22/10     Polokwane     B     Greece vs Argentina   
Match 37     6/23/10     Port Elizabeth     C     Slovenia vs England   
Match 38     6/23/10     Pretoria     C     USA vs Algeria   
Match 39     6/23/10     Johannesburg     D     Ghana vs Germany   
Match 40     6/23/10     Nelspruit     D     Australia vs Serbia   
Match 41     6/24/10     Johannesburg     E     Slovakia vs Italy   
Match 42     6/24/10     Polokwane     E     Paraguay vs New Zealand   
Match 43     6/24/10     Rustenburg     F     Denmark vs Japan   
Match 44     6/24/10     Cape Town     F     Cameroon vs Netherlands   
Match 45     6/25/10     Durban     G     Portugal vs Brazil   
Match 46     6/25/10     Nelspruit     G     Korea DPR vs Ivory Coast   
Match 47     6/25/10     Pretoria     H     Chile vs Spain   
Match 48     6/25/10     Bloemfontein     H     Switzerland vs Honduras   
Match 49     6/26/10     Port Elizabeth     Round of 16     1A-2B     World Cup Round of 16

Match 50     6/26/10     Rustenburg     Round of 16     1C-2D     World Cup Round of 16

Match 51     6/27/10     Bloemfontein     Round of 16     1D vs 2C     World Cup Round of 16

Match 52     6/27/10     Johannesburg     Round of 16     1B vs 2A     World Cup Round of 16

Match 53     6/28/10     Durban     Round of 16     1E vs 2F     World Cup Round of 16

Match 54     6/28/10     Johannesburg     Round of 16     1G vs 2H     World Cup Round of 16

Match 55     6/29/10     Pretoria     Round of 16     1F vs 2E     World Cup Round of 16
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Match 56     6/29/10     Cape Town     Round of 16     1H vs 2G     World Cup Round of 16

Match 57     7/02/10     Port Elizabeth     Quarterfinal     Game C     World Cup Quarterfinal

Match 58     7/02/10     Johannesburg     Quarterfinal     Game A     World Cup Quarterfinal

Match 59     7/03/10     Cape Town     Quarterfinal     Game B     World Cup Quarterfinal

Match 60     7/03/10     Johannesburg     Quarterfinal     Game D     World Cup Quarterfinal

Match 61     7/06/10     Cape Town     Semifinal     Game I     World Cup Semifinal
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Match 62     7/07/10     Durban     Semifinal     Game II     World Cup Semifinal

Match 63     7/10/10     Port Elizabeth     3rd Place     3rd Place Game     World Cup 3rd Place

Match 64     7/11/10     Johannesburg     Final     Final     World Cup Final

2010 FIFA World Cup - Official Emblem and Poster

 Official Emblem

The 2010 identity is unique, vibrant and dynamic, graphically encapsulating the African continent while more intimately dipping into South Africa's rich and colorful heritage for inspiration.

The graphic figure strikes a resemblance to the earliest rock art paintings for which our country is also famous. This figure is caught in mid-action performing a bicycle kick - a style of play that captures the flair of African football.

The figure is lucid, energetic and indirectly illustrates an inherent passion for the beautiful game. It is kicking a football upwards - an invitation from Africa to other nations of the world to join the game.

The actual ball is a modern representation of a football, suggesting that it belongs to FIFA. And for the first time ever, this ball that has traveled across the globe will touch African soil.

The colorful backdrop behind the figure represents the South African national flag. The ‘swishes' extend upwards, from south to north, reaching out to the world. They embody the energy, diversity and fiery passion of our country, and they symbolize the rise of the rainbow nation.

The typeface is an original creation. It reflects our personality and reinforces the idea that in South Africa we do things uniquely. It is playful, naive and free-spirited. It is also bold, welcoming and friendly.

The logo is celebratory in nature and energetic in its feel.

Poster

The official 2010 FIFA World Cup™ poster was unveiled on 23 November 2007 following a board meeting of the Local Organising Committee in Durban. The poster was designed by the South African creative agency Switch, who also created the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ emblem. The design beat three rivals in a public vote held throughout South Africa from 11 September to 30 September 2007. As the lucky winner in a lottery among all of the voters, South African Marilyn Rhoda was presented with a prize of two 2010 FIFA World Cup™ tickets provided by official sponsor MTN.

"Portraying a country in the shape of a man heading a ball is a new idea with potent symbolism. For me, football is all about emotion and passion, which is why I was particularly attracted to this poster. It invites the world to join in the celebration of the greatest football event on earth, while highlighting the pride and passion of the African continent and her people. It represents the African dream come true. The South Africans made a good selection for the poster, which will represent their country all the way up to 2010," said FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter.

For the first time in football history, the FIFA World Cup™ will be hosted on African soil from 11 June to 11 July 2010. The artwork depicts a celebration of the African continent as well as everyone who calls it home. The simple and yet iconic rendering is symbolic of the relationship between football and Africa and captures a sense of excitement, awe and aspiration. It also reflects the positive impact that the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ will have on Africa. Africa is the "hero" of the official event poster. The unique shape of the continent almost naturally lends itself to the shape of a man's profile, while the face represents every single African supporter from Morocco in the north, Gambia in the east, Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia in the west to South Africa in the south.

"The official poster symbolises the important role of football in the history, tradition and culture of the African continent. It's also a recognition that football has always been an inspiration for a better future and a generator of hope in Africa. It recognises that Africa has a football face and a football heart," explained Danny Jordaan, CEO of the 2010 FIFA World Cup Organising Committee.

Bright, vibrant and celebratory, the colours of the poster are inspired by the South African flag, but also draw upon the African continent. The strong yellow background symbolises the sun as the source of warmth, energy and life.

From a total of 16 creative entries, all submitted by South African-based agencies, three proposals had been pre-selected for the public vote by South African residents. The jury was made up of FIFA General Secretary Jérôme Valcke, CEO of the 2010 South African Local Organising Committee Danny Jordaan, Minister in the South African Presidency Essop Pahad, Deputy Finance Minister Jabu Moleketi, South African playwright and author Wally Serote, and artist and director of the Vega School of Brand Communication Gordon Cook. Following on from the 2006 FIFA World Cup™ in Germany, this was the second time that residents of the host country have been actively involved in the selection of the official event poster.

Mr. Magic, hip-hop producer, dies of heart attack

A well-known, super rockin' Mr. Magic, who helped almost single handedly bring hip-hop into the mainstream, has died of a heart attack recently.

Mr.Magic, whose real name was John Rivas, co-founded WBLS-FM's Rap Attack radio show in 1983 and helped inspire budding stars like Notorious B.I.G. and Nas with early East Coast rhymes. Rap Attack went off the air in 1989, but Magic remained influential.

He was featured as a DJ for one of the in-game radio stations of the 2002 video game Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, exposing him to a new audience. Magic's WBLS radio show can also be heard during a scene in "Notorious," the story of B.I.G.'s life.

When not lending his voice to those projects, Magic worked as a hip-hop producer and released a series of greatest hits from Rap Attack.