What was the 19th FIFA World Cup?
Q: What was the 19th FIFA World Cup?
A: The 19th FIFA World Cup was a world championship between 32 men's national football teams held in South Africa from 11 June to 10 July 2010.
Q: Who were eligible to host the tournament?
A: Only African countries were eligible to host the tournament.
Q: How many stadiums and cities hosted matches for the tournament?
A: Ten stadiums in nine cities around the country hosted matches for the tournament.
Q: What team won the final match of this tournament?
A: Spain, the European champions, won the final match of this tournament by defeating Netherlands 1-0 in extra time with Andrés Iniesta's goal in 116th minute.
Q: What did Spain become by winning this title?
A: By winning this title, Spain became first European team to win a World Cup outside Europe and also became first team to win a World Cup after losing their first match.
Q: Which three teams failed to qualify for knockout stage?
A: Host nation South Africa, winner (Italy) and finalist (France) of previous World Cup all failed to qualify for knockout stage.
Q: Was there any team that did not lose any matches but still didn't advance to knockout stage?
A: Yes, New Zealand was only team that did not lose any matches but it also did not advance to knockout stage.
