2010 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony
The 2010 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony took place on 11 June at the Soccer City stadium in Johannesburg, two hours before the opening match of the tournament. The ceremony started at 2pm local time and lasted 40 minutes. The ceremony involved 1500 performers, including American superstar R.Kelly, Thandiswa Mazwai, Timothy Moloi, Hugh Masekela, Khaled, Femi Kuti, Osibisa, TKZee, Hip Hop Pantsula and the Soweto Gospel Choir. During the ceremony, the tournament was declared opened by President Jacob Zuma.
Crowds near Sandton City two days prior to the opening ceremony. | |
| Date | 11 June 2010 |
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| Time | 14:00 South African Standard Time (UTC+2) |
| Location | Soccer City, Nasrec, Johannesburg, South Africa |
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