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by GenCept | May 27, 2010

I'm not much into soccer, but I just love the passion and craze some of my friends and many people around the world have for this game, and as everyone should know I'm also an admirer of good architecture. In this case, as we are getting closer to the World Cup in Africa, I decided to make a collection showing the beautiful stadiums that were built for this event, which is certainly one of the biggest sportis events in the world.

Many were still unfinished in the photos (taken from the site FIFA) but they give us a good idea of what we can expect in terms of comfort and technology.

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup
Mapa dos estádios na África do Sul

Now prepare your sofas and warm the mood for the show which begins on June 11. But before that you should check it out where the teams will play in that list that I separated. Oh, be prepared, Robinho and Kaka will bring the Hexa from Brazil!

Green Point Stadium - Cape Town

One of the most artistic football venues in South Africa, the newly-built Green Point Stadium is situated in one of the much sought-after areas in the city of Cape Town. Green Point Stadium is one of the two semi-final venues for the FIFA World Cup™.

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

Durban Stadium

The newly-built Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban will host one of the semi-finals of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. The ground epitomises the architectural innovation on display in South Africa and takes its design inspiration from the South African flag, with its grand arch representing the unity of this sport-loving nation.

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

Ellis Park Stadium - Johannesburg

Ellis Park Stadium is located in the centre of Johannesburg and has hosted many epic sporting events including the final of the 2009 FIFA Confederations Cup between Brazil and the United States. The ground was given a significant face-lift before the Confederations Cup finals and now seats 62,000 fans, increasing its capacity by almost nine per cent from the previous 57,000.

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

Soccer City Stadium - Johannesburg

The ground's design is inspired by the iconic African pot known as the calabash, and its aesthetic appeal will be heightened when the stadium is lit at night. Soccer City is located in Johannesburg's southwest and is only a short distance from one of the country's football-crazy townships, Soweto.

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

Free State Stadium - Mangaung / Bloemfonteing

The Free State Stadium was upgraded from a capacity of 38,000 to 45,000 during the refurbishments. The stadium has hosted numerous major football and rugby union matches, and Bloemfontein's natives are renowned for their passion for sport.

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

Port Elizabeth Stadium - Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth

The Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium will host the match for third place , and a quarter-final amid a total of eight matches during the FIFA World Cup. The stadium has an eye-catching, unique roof-structure and a spectacular view, overlooking the North End Lake.

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

Mbombela Stadium - Nelspruit

The Mbombela comes as a welcome addition to football life in Nelspruit, and will leave a legacy of the beautiful game for all the people of Mpumalanga. Before the Stadium's construction, Nelspruit had no top football venue to host international matches.

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

Peter Mokaba Stadium - Polokwane

The design of the largely concrete structure is inspired by the locally iconic Baobab tree, with the steel structure supporting the roof plane gathered together at each corner of the stadium and supported by giant ‘trunk' structures which accommodate vertical circulation ramps and service cores.

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

Royal Bafokeng Stadium - Rustenburg

The Royal Bafokeng Sports Palace is one of the stadiums for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. The stadium is named after the Bafokeng people who live in the area.

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

Loftus Versfeld Stadium - Tshwane/Pretoria

Since 1948 it has undergone perennial upgrades. It has been used for both rugby and football matches and is home to one of the country's top rugby teams, the Blue Bulls. South Africa's national team, Bafana Bafana, achieved its first ever victory over a European side at this venue when they beat Sweden 1-0 in 1999.

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

The 10 Staduims of the 2010 World Cup

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