Loftus Versfeld Stadium facts for kids
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| Location | Pretoria, South Africa |
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| Coordinates | 25°45′12″S 28°13′22″E / 25.75333°S 28.22278°E |
| Capacity | 42,858 |
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| Built | 1906 |
| Renovated | 2008 |
Loftus Versfeld Stadium is a famous sports stadium located in Pretoria, South Africa. It's a very important place for sports fans in the country.
This stadium is mostly used for exciting rugby games. Many big matches happen here, drawing large crowds of cheering fans.
Hosting the FIFA World Cup
Loftus Versfeld Stadium had a special role in the 2010 FIFA World Cup. This was a huge international football tournament. The stadium was one of only 10 places in South Africa chosen to host matches.
Many exciting World Cup games were played at Loftus Versfeld. Football teams from all over the world competed here. It was a memorable time for sports fans in South Africa and around the globe.
Images for kids
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A South African fan plays his vuvuzela, June 2010
See also
In Spanish: Estadio Loftus Versfeld para niños
