Soccer City facts for kids
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Exterior after the Germany vs Ghana 2010 World Cup match
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| Former names | FNB Stadium |
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| Location | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Coordinates | 26°14′5″S 27°58′56″E / 26.23472°S 27.98222°E |
| Capacity | 88,460 |
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| Built | 1987 |
| Renovated | 2009 |
Soccer City is a large sports stadium located in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was first built in 1987 and was originally known as the FNB Stadium.
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Stadium Improvements
In 2009, the stadium got a big makeover. Workers added more seats, making it even bigger. They also built new locker rooms for players and installed bright new floodlights. These changes helped prepare the stadium for major events.
Hosting the FIFA World Cup
Soccer City was a very important place during the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It was one of the ten stadiums in South Africa where World Cup games were played. Many exciting matches happened here, including the final game!
2010 World Cup Matches at Soccer City
All times are given in South African Standard time (UTC+2).
| Date | Time | Group | Team #1 | Team #2 |
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| Friday, 11 June | 16:00 | Group A | South Africa | Mexico |
| Monday, 14 June | 13:30 | Group E | Netherlands | Denmark |
| Thursday, 17 June | 13:30 | Group B | Argentina | Korea Republic |
| Sunday, 20 June | 20:30 | Group G | Brazil | Côte d'Ivoire |
| Wednesday, 23 June | 20:30 | Group D | Ghana | Germany |
| Sunday, 27 June | 20:30 | Round of 16 | 1B | 2A |
| Friday, 2 July | 20:30 | Quarter-finals | W49 | W50 |
| Sunday, 11 July | 20:30 | Final | W61 | W62 |
Nelson Mandela Memorial
On December 5, 2013, Nelson Mandela, a very important leader in South Africa, passed away. A large memorial service was held for him at Soccer City. This event brought many people together to remember his life and work.
Stadium Use Today
After the World Cup, Soccer City (also known as FNB Stadium) is still very busy. It often hosts big concerts with famous musicians. It's also used for smaller soccer tournaments. When the popular South African soccer team, the Kaizer Chiefs, plays there, about 15,000 fans come to watch.
Images for kids
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Inside the FNB stadium during the Nelson Mandela memorial.
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FNB Stadium before its big renovation in 2005.
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Construction work happening at Soccer City in May 2008.
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More construction work at Soccer City in December 2008.
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The completed Soccer City stadium.
See also
In Spanish: Estadio Soccer City para niños
