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The 2010 FIFA World Cup will be the 19th FIFA World Cup, an international tournament for association football, that is scheduled to take place in South Africa. This will be the first time that the tournament has been held on the African continent.
Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 World Cup as part of a new policy to rotate the event between football federations. Five African nations placed bids to host the 2010 World Cup:
* Egypt
* Libya (to co-host with Tunisia)
* Morocco
* South Africa
* Tunisia (to co-host with Libya)
Following the decision of the FIFA Executive Committee not to allow co-hosted tournaments, Tunisia withdrew from the bidding process. The committee also decided not to consider Libya's solo bid as it no longer met all the stipulations laid down in the official List of Requirements.
After one round of voting, the winning bid was announced by FIFA president Sepp Blatter at a media conference on May 15, 2004 in Zurich. South Africa was awarded the rights to host the tournament, defeating Morocco and Egypt.
Results:
1. South Africa, 14 votes
2. Morocco, 10 votes
3. Egypt, 0 votes
4. Tunisia withdrew on May 8, 2004 after joint bidding was not allowed
5. Libya not considered. bid did not meet the List of Requirements
2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Teams
Most Confederations have yet to start the qualification process for the 2010 World Cup. As the host nation, South Africa is the only team currently qualified.
Africa (CAF)
* South Africa (Host Nation)
An unknown number of other places will be given to the Confederation of African Football. The Confederation has received 5 places in each of the 1998, 2002 and 2006 World Cups.
Asia (AFC)
An unknown number of places will be awarded to the Asian Football Confederation. The AFC received 3.5 places in 1998 and 4.5 places in 2002 and 2006.
South America (CONMEBOL)
An unknown number of places will be granted to CONMEBOL. Previously the confederation has received 5 places in 1998 and 4.5 places in 2002 and 2006.
Oceania (OFC)
An unknown number of places will be assigned for the Oceania Football Confederation. The confederation has received 0.5 places in the last three World Cups.
Europe (UEFA)
An unknown number of places will be award to UEFA. The confederation received 15 places in 1998, 14.5 places in 2002 and 14 places in 2006.
North America, Central America & Caribbean (CONCACAF)
An unknown number of places will be assigned to CONCACAF. Previously they have received 3 places in 1998 and 2002, and 3.5 places in 2006. | 
