Mbombela Stadium facts for kids
The Mbombela Stadium is a large sports stadium located in Nelspruit, South Africa. It's a special place where many exciting games and events happen.
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What is Mbombela Stadium?
Mbombela Stadium is a modern sports arena. It was built to host big events, especially football (soccer) matches. The stadium's design is unique, with roof supports that look like giraffes, one of Africa's most famous animals!
Hosting the FIFA World Cup
This stadium was one of the important venues for the 2010 FIFA World Cup. The World Cup is a huge international football tournament where national teams from all over the world compete. South Africa was the host country in 2010, and Mbombela Stadium was one of the 10 stadiums chosen to hold the exciting matches.
Matches Played at Mbombela Stadium
During the 2010 FIFA World Cup, Mbombela Stadium hosted several group stage matches. Here are the teams that played there:
| Date | Time | Group | Team 1 | Team 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday, 15 June | 13:30 | Group H | Honduras | Chile |
| Sunday, 20 June | 16:00 | Group F | Italy | New Zealand |
| Wednesday, 23 June | 20:30 | Group D | Australia | Serbia |
| Friday, 25 June | 16:00 | Group G | Korea DPR | Côte d'Ivoire |
All times are given in South African Standard Time (UTC+2).
Images for kids
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On January 4, 2009, a strong storm caused a construction crane to fall through the stadium's roof and seating areas. This is what it looked like inside.
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A close-up view from above showing the stadium's roof supports, which are designed to look like giraffes.
See also
In Spanish: Estadio Mbombela para niños
