Cape Town ready to host the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final Draw

 

Cape Town will host eight World Cup matches in 2010, but the city’s soccer fans need not wait till then to enjoy some FIFA action. Capetonians will be lucky enough to feel the World Cup fever on December 4.

The Final Draw, to be held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre on December 4, will see FIFA executives, celebrities, members of the international media and representatives of each of the 32 qualifying teams in attendance.

An estimated 8 000 people are expected to gather at the Cape Town International Convention Centre to witness the draw, which will reveal the match order for Africa’s most anticipated sporting event.
The Final Draw will also feature performances by the Soweto Gospel Choir and Johnny Clegg. The 90-minute event will be broadcast in 200 countries to millions of viewers.

In an interview with iafrica.com, the Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Dan Plato, expressed Cape Town’s enthusiasm for hosting this event. “The Final Draw in Cape Town is a critical date and an important milestone for us. And we could not find a better city in which to host it. Cape Town’s a wonderful location and its new stadium is a landmark, one of the best in the world.”

As the Final Draw will prove, Cape Town is ready to welcome the world in 2010.

The City of Cape Town has not held back on its resources to ensure safety and security around the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Police numbers have increased and they – along with volunteers – will do their best to keep locals and visitors safe.

Cape Town’s transportation services will get a major upgrade in time for 2010. The Integrated Rapid Transport System (IRTS) will shuttle visitors around, while the city’s fleet of buses, taxis and coaches will also be available.

As the official visitor support service for Cape Town, Cape Town Tourism is ready to field questions and assist with bookings and travel plans. A dedicated website provides answers to questions commonly asked and is a great partner when planning a 2010 FIFA World Cup. Visit: http://www.capetown.travel/2010

Download a PDF of all temporary road restrictions during the Final Draw here.