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World Cup Kicks Off in South Africa With a Tie

The 2010 World Cup tournament kicked off with today, as tens of thousands of enthusiastic fans filled South Africa’s Soccer City for the opening ceremony and first match. South Africa’s Bafana Bafana national team faced Mexico, beating expectations in a game that ended in a 1-to-1 tie. Mexico – Sport – FIFA World Cup – South Africa – World Cup

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World Cup Kicks Off in South Africa With a Tie

For South Africa, the World Cup is finally a time to shine

The excitement that has swept across South Africa in the six-year buildup to the World Cup will give way to euphoria Friday, when the national team known as Bafana Bafana (“The Boys,” in Zulu) takes the field for the tournament’s opening match.

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For South Africa, the World Cup is finally a time to shine