2010 FIFA World Cup Lists
The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa featured 32 teams and was won by Spain, who defeated the Netherlands 1–0 after extra time in the final. It was known as the first World Cup in Africa and for the constant sound of vuvuzelas.
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- The winner of the tournament was Spain. See the 2010 final standings, and the list of all winners.
- Spain became the first European nation to win a World Cup held outside Europe, and South Africa became the first host nation eliminated in the group stage of its own World Cup. See more World Cup Firsts
- The top goal scorer in 2010 was the German player Thomas Müller with 5 goals. See the Top Goal Scorers for 2010, and the list of all Golden Boot winners.
- The match format comprised 32 teams competing in eight groups of four. The top two teams from each group advanced to a knockout stage starting with the round of 16, where group winners were paired against runners-up. See the format changes over the years.
- The 2010 World Cup was the first with no débutante associations, although two of the qualifiers (Slovakia and Serbia) had previously appeared as parts of former nations. See each tournament debut.
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