Johannesburg Hotels near Soccer City Stadium

Soccer City Stadium has the dubious honor of hosting both the first and last matches in the 2010 South African World Cup Series. The first football game in the series is set to start at 4:00pm on Friday, June 11th, 2010. The entire schedule for Soccer City Stadium is as follows:

• Friday, June 11th, 2010 – First World Cup Match – South Africa vs. Mexico
• Monday, June 14th, 2010 – The Netherlands vs. Denmark
• Thursday, June 17th, 2010 – Argentina vs. Korea Republic
• Sunday, June 20th, 2010 – Brazil vs. Cote d’Ivoire
• Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 – Ghana vs. Germany
• Sunday, June 27th, 2010 – Round of 16
• Friday, July 2nd, 2010 – WC 2010 Quarterfinal
• Friday, July 11th, 2010 – WC 2010 Final Match

Enjoying Your Time in Johannesburg

The city of Johannesburg has plenty to see, do, and enjoy – whether you’re visiting just to see the South African World Cup or to enjoy an entire vacation experience. While you’re in the city, you’ll want to make a special effort to take a guided tour of Soweto, one of South Africa’s biggest townships. There, you’ll see the homes of several African revolutionaries, including the famed Nelson Mandela. The Apartheid Museum, home to a great deal of South African history, is also a must-see for travelers, historians, and educators. Make sure you make Johannesburg your home during your World Cup travels. You’ll be glad you took some extra time to look around.

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