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The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be hosted in South Africa and is scheduled to take place between 11 June and 11 July 2010. Keep up-to-date with all the latest World Cup news with thisisfootball.co.uk.

World Cup 2010

Blatter explains technology block

Thursday, 11 March 2010, 6:54 pm

Fifa president Sepp Blatter has defended their decision to throw out the idea of introducing goal-line technology.

91 days to go

Thursday, 11 March 2010, 4:08 pm

The number 91 is a special one for Diego Maradona who won 91 caps for Argentina and helped La Albiceleste win the 1986 FIFA World Cup™.

Bunjaku: Plenty to play for

Thursday, 11 March 2010, 7:31 am

Though hardly a stellar name in European football, Swiss international Albert Bunjakuhas made a real impact in the Bundesliga this term.

Blue is the colour for Hamsik

Thursday, 11 March 2010, 6:48 am

Marek Hamsik is in the form of his life, an undisputed first choice in the light blue of Napoli and a certain starter in the dark blue of Slovakia.

Verbeek: No decision on future

Thursday, 11 March 2010, 5:51 am

Australia coach Pim Verbeek says he has yet to make a decision on whether he will stay with the Socceroos beyond the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Hiddink 'agrees' Elephants role

Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 5:24 pm

Guus Hiddink has agreed to coach Ivory Coast at this year's World Cup, according to Dutch broadcaster NOS.

Capello enjoying England challenge

Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 3:38 pm

Fabio Capello has insisted that he remains happy in his post as England manager and has described the job as the most important challenge of his life.

92 days to go

Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 3:21 pm

Brazil and Germany have both played 92 matches, the most by any nation, but have played each other only once in the FIFA World Cup: the 2002 Final.

Cape Flats ready for its close-up

Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 3:10 pm

Famous for producing footballers, the Cape Flats outside of Cape Town is ready to show the visiting world how the real Capetonians live.

Campbell clings to England dream

Wednesday, 10 March 2010, 2:06 pm

Arsenal's veteran centre-half Sol Campbell, 35, has said that he refusing to give up hope on a England recall for the FIFA World Cup in South Africa.