Who is the best player in World Cup 2010?
striker Diego Forlan
(CNN) — Uruguay striker Diego Forlan has won the FIFA Golden Ball award for the top player of the 2010 World Cup after inspiring his country to its best performance at the global showpiece in 40 years.
Which country won the FIFA Cup in 2010?
Spain
In the final, Spain, the European champions, defeated third-time losing finalists the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time to win their first world title.
Was the 2010 World Cup a success?
While Bafana Bafana failed to advance past the group stages, the tournament progressed flawlessly and is still fondly remembered around the world. …
Who won the last Golden Boot?
Harry Kane
Harry Kane scored 23 to win last season’s Golden Boot but plenty of elite forwards are in the running this term.
Who has most Motm in FIFA World Cup?
Most Man of the Match Awards in a FIFA World Cup
| World Cup | Player winning most MOM Awards | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 South Korea/ Japan | Rivaldo | Brazil |
| 2006 Germany | Andrea Pirlo | Italy |
| 2010 South Africa | Wesley Sneijder | Netherlands |
| 2014 Brazil | Lionel Messi | Argentina |
Who won FIFA World Cup 2010 final?
Spain national football team
2010 FIFA World Cup/Champion
How did Spain win the World Cup 2010?
Spanish players celebrate with the trophy after the ceremony following the 2010 FIFA World Cup between the Netherlands and Spain on July 11, 2010 at Soccer City stadium in Soweto, South Africa. In an intense overtime match, Spain prevailed over the Netherlands to win their first World Cup 1-0.
How did the 2010 World Cup benefit South Africa?
For South Africa’s economy, a direct benefit of hosting the tournament was that it added 0.4% to national economic growth, translating into R38-billion that year, as estimated by the finance minister, Pravin Gordhan. This occurred at a time when the rest of the world had fallen into recession.
How did the 2010 World Cup create jobs in South Africa?
Construction of stadia has made a significant contribution to the growth of employment and training. For example, the new Green Point Stadium in Cape Town is creating thousands of new jobs, with a positive spin-off for the city’s economy.
Who won the most golden boots?
Lionel Messi is the all time record winner of the award, having won it six times overall. He also holds the record for most goals and most points in a single season (50 and 100 respectively, in 2011–12). Eusébio was the first winner of the prize in 1968.
Where was the 2010 FIFA World Cup held?
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was the 19th FIFA World Cup, the world championship for men’s national association football teams. It took place in South Africa from 11 June to 11 July 2010.
When did South Africa qualify for the 2010 World Cup?
On 6 June 2015, The Daily Telegraph reported that Morocco had actually won the vote, but South Africa was awarded the tournament instead. The qualification draw for the 2010 World Cup was held in Durban on 25 November 2007. As the host nation, South Africa qualified automatically for the tournament.
How many Asian teams qualified for the 2010 World Cup?
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) section of the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification was allocated four assured qualifying berths for the final tournament in South Africa, and one place in a play-off. 43 teams were in the running for these spots; Laos, Brunei and the Philippines did not attempt to qualify.
How many people watched the World Cup in 2010?
Broadcasting. The 2010 FIFA World Cup was expected to be the most-watched television event in history. Hundreds of broadcasters, representing about 70 countries, transmitted the Cup to a TV audience that FIFA officials expect to exceed a cumulative 26 billion people, an average of approximately 400 million viewers per match.