According to FIFA, a total of 3.1 million spectators attended the 64 matches of the 2010 tournament, which is the third highest aggregate attendance behind the United States in 1994 and Germany in 2006.
The revamped Wonderboom National Airport in Pretoria is expected to be used extensively during the 2010 FIFA World Cup to transport fans and FIFA delegates to and from the host city.
Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa has given the Local Organising Committee the thumbs up for successfully hosting the Fifa Confederations Cup without major incidents.
The Tshwane Community Safety Department has expressed satisfaction with the smooth operations during the 2009 Confederations Cup match between Italy and the USA.
Bafana Bafana is ready to take on Iraq in the Fifa Confederations Cup opening match on Sunday, says team Coach Joel Santana. Addressing a media briefing with a few hours to go before the tournament kicks off in South Africa, Santana said the players had pledged to play as hard as they can to win the match.
The Department of Health is satisfied that all the necessary preparations in terms of health and emergency medical services have been put in place ahead of Sunday’s opening Fifa Confederations Cup match.
The South African Police Services has assured soccer fans that they need not fear for their safety, when they are in the country for the Fifa Confederations Cup.
President Jacob Zuma has welcomed the various soccer teams as well as the fans that have begun trickling in to South Africa for the Fifa Confederations Cup.
With the Fifa Confederations Cup just around the corner, government has urged South Africans to develop a sense of patriotism and pride towards the country and its national symbols.
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has announced that air space around the 2009 Fifa Confederations Cup venues will be restricted for security reasons.
