Host selection
Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 World Cup as part of a new policy to rotate the event between football confederations(which was later abandoned in October 2007). Five African nations placed bids to host the 2010 World Cup:
Africa was chosen as the host for the 2010 World Cup as part of a new policy to rotate the event between football confederations(which was later abandoned in October 2007). Five African nations placed bids to host the 2010 World Cup:
After one round of voting, the winning bid was announced by FIFA president Sepp Blatter at a media conference on 15 May 2004 in Zurich. South Africa was awarded the rights to host the tournament, defeating Morocco and Egypt.
Tunisia withdrew on 8 May 2004 after joint bidding was not allowed. 
Libya bid was rejected: bid did not meet the list of requirements and joint bidding was not allowed.Football World Cup 2010 South Africa
