2010 FAQ

With six months to go before the kick-off of the 2010 FIFA Soccer World Cup, many people around the world have many questions. Am I safe? Where can I buy my tickets to see my team play? Do I have to book my accommodation now, or can I do that later? Who is Zakumi? Which countries qualified for the 2010 World Cup Football? What is a vuvuzela, and how do I play it? These are just a few of the questions people ask themselves with regards to the world cup soccer, which will take place in South Africa next year. I have gathered them and put them – and the answers – online. The categories are for now:

2010 FAQ – General: A section with all your general questions with regards to the 2010 FIFA World Cup, such as which countries will be playing, where they’ll be playing, and when the World Cup takes the place.

2010 FAQ: FIFA Logo and trade marks: What are the rules for using FIFA’s logo and trade marks? Who are the sponsors of the 2010 world cup in South Africa? What are the slogans I cannot use? What about ‘Cape Town 2010′ and ‘Football south africa’?

2010 FAQ – Safety and Security: This deals with all your questions with regards to safety, security, and crime in South Africa.

2010 FAQ – World Cup Tickets: Where to buy your tickets, how to buy your tickets and how much you will have to pay for them.

2010 FAQ – Final Draw: A series of FAQ that deals with the Final Draw of the 2010 World Cup, which took place in Cape Town on December 4, 2009.

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