THE GAME

• First time for the tournament to be hosted by an African Nation, after South Africa beat Morocco and Egypt in the bidding process.
• Scheduled to start from 11 June – 11 July.
• Comprising 32 teams, 10 stadiums and 9 host cities.
• Fifa World Cup will be the 19th World Cup.
• It is a culmination of a qualification process that began in August 2007 and involved 204 of the 208 FIFA National teams.

THE BALL

• The Match Ball will be named “Jabulani”.
• The Ball is made by Adidas.
• Jabulani means “bringing joy to everyone” in isiZulu.
• The number 11 (eleven) plays a prominent role in the new technologically advanced ball.
• It is the 11th (eleventh) World Cup match ball made by the German Sports equipment maker.
• The Match ball features 11 (eleven) colours.
• The 11 Colours represents one for each player on the football pitch.
• There are 11 (eleven) official languages in South Africa.

Travelshoppe Company Limited is offering various packages for Clients to go and witness this sports event for the first time ever in Africa.

We can offer quick one day packages for clients who cannot be out for too long. Packages include match tickets, flights to destination and accommodation.

Prices are on Request.