The 2010 FIFA World Cup was hosted by South Africa from 11 June to 11 July and featured several City players – and thousands of vuvuzelas!A colourful fiesta of noise, sunshine and controversy, it

World Cup watch parties in San Diego. Team coverage from Doug Kolk and Rekha Muddaraj. The fans were going crazy at O'Brien's, Shakespeare Pub and Tilted Kilt.

Will Mexico repeat an unfortunate part of its World Cup history against South Africa on Thursday?

Here's a look at every FIFA World Cup, a trip through the world's biggest sporting event's history that includes wild bits of U.S. soccer trivia.

The first World Cup in Africa is hugely symbolic for a continent that is so often mired in the misery of mankind: famine, war and poverty. It has the potential to be a coming-out party, an opportunity to put a firm foot forward and make a bid for respect where to date there has been but pity and derision.

Ronaldo, Mourinho, and parallels from 2010

An unforgettable opening match in 2010 that showcased what a vibrant World Cup Africa could put up, now has its reverse fixture at the Azteca 16 years later

Shakira’s connection to the FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies is unforgettable, but one appearance changed everything and marked the end of an era fans still question today. Shakira performed at the FIFA World Cup opening ceremony in 2010 .