The 2010 World Cup: In Review

Jess writes:

The 2010 World Cup ended on Sunday, July 11th, with Spain taking its first World Cup victory!! I was personally rooting for Netherlands, but Adam felt strongly that Spain would be the ultimate victor. Of course, there is a lot of Dutch history here in South Africa, so the Spanish victory was a bit disheartening for many in the country, not only myself!

We watched the final game here in Graskop, as our stay has been extended several times while we await site change. We gathered together a small group of partially homeless and partially house PCVs, as well as our new biker friends from Rider’s Rest, and headed to the Canimambo Cocktail Lounge for the big-screen game. All in all, despite the Dutch loss, the night was filled with plenty of fun with our very makeshift, very international, very enthusiastic group!!

But now there is a bit of a void where Ayoba fever once was… shame. So in honor of everything 2010 World Cup, we’ve included here an epic summary of images* to put a worthy close on our World Cup posts. Enjoy!

*All images from Fifa.com and Google Images

Introduction to the 2010 World Cup

The 2010 FIFA World Cup Logo

The 2010 FIFA World Cup "Ayoba" Mascot

The Group Teams

The 2010 South African Stadiums

The Makaraba (headgear)

The "Vuvu" vs. the "Kudu"

The "Jabulani" World Cup Ball (It means "Happiness")

The FINAL Bracket!!!!


2010 World Cup Imagery

The Best of 2010 World Cup in Photos

Mandela at the Opening Ceremonies

South African National Anthem

Mini Fans

Blow your Vuvuzelas!!

Spain scores in the Final

Dutch Sorrow

...And to the victors goes the spoils!

"Hey South Africa, thanks for making it Ayoba!!"