Matches
2010 FIFA World Cup matches schedule.
All times are South African Standard Time (UTC+2)
Group stage
In the following tables:
* Pld = total games played
* W = total games won
* D = total games drawn (tied)
* L = total games lost
* GF = total goals scored (goals for)
* GA = total goals conceded (goals against)
* GD = goal difference (GF−GA)
* Pts = total points accumulated
The teams placed first and second (shaded in green) qualified to the round of 16.
For the World Cup tournament, FIFA uses the following criteria to rank teams in the
Group Stage.
1. greatest number of points in all group matches;
2. goal difference in all group matches;
3. greatest number of goals scored in all group matches.
4. greatest number of points in matches between tied teams;
5. goal difference in matches between tied teams;
6. greatest number of goals scored in matches between tied teams;
7. drawing of lots by the FIFA Organising Committee or play-off depending on time schedule.
