Soccer City

Soccer City is a sports stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. It was first built in 1987. At that time, it was named the FNB Stadium.

 Renovation 
In 2009, the stadium was improved.  More seats were added. New locker (dressing) rooms and new floodlights were built.

 FIFA World Cup 
The stadium co-hosted the 2010 FIFA World Cup. It is one of the 10 stadiums where World Cup matches were played.

2010 World Cup Matches

All times are given in South African Standard time (UTC+2).
DateTimeGroupTeam #1Team #2Friday, 11 June16:00Group ASouth AfricaMexicoMonday, 14 June13:30Group ENetherlandsDenmarkThursday, 17 June13:30Group BArgentinaKorea RepublicSunday, 20 June20:30Group GBrazilCôte d'IvoireWednesday, 23 June20:30Group DGhanaGermanySunday, 27 June20:30Round of 161B2AFriday, 2 July20:30Quarter-finalsW49W50Sunday, 11 July20:30FinalW61W62

 Nelson Mandela 
On June 29, the South African  government announced that a memorial service for Nelson Mandela would be held 10 to 14 days after his death at Soccer City.Nelson Mandela Death Fears: Government Reveals Plan for Memorial Service at Soccer City at International Business Times.com Mandela died on December 5, 2013 and a memorial service was held at Soccer City.

 Post World Cup Use 
FNB Stadium is mostly used for concerts and local 5-a-side tournaments.  When South Africa's most popular soccer team, the [Kaizer Chiefs] play in the stadium, they attract approximately 15,000 fans, during rival soccer matches and derbies  they attract approximately more than 75 000 fans when they play there among the rotating venues that they use.

 References 

 Other websites 

 Official Soccer City Site 
 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)

Category:FIFA World Cup
Category:Football stadiums in South Africa
Category:Buildings and structures in Johannesburg
Category:1987 establishments in Africa
Category:1980s establishments in South Africa