2010 FIFA World Cup
Hosted by South Africa. First World Cup in Africa. Iniesta's extra-time goal gave Spain their first title.
The 2010 FIFA World Cup at a glance
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was hosted by South Africa and contested by 32 teams over 64 matches, producing 145 goals (2.27 per match). First World Cup in Africa. Iniesta's extra-time goal gave Spain their first title. The final, Spain 1-0 Netherlands (a.e.t.), was played at Soccer City, Johannesburg.
Thomas Müller, Diego Forlán, Wesley Sneijder, David Villa of Various won the Golden Boot with 5 goals. Scoring rate of 2.27 goals per match was 0.03 lower than the previous edition's 2.30. Final standings: 1st Spain, 2nd Netherlands, 3rd Germany, 4th Uruguay.
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2010 FIFA World Cup records
| Champion | Spain |
| Runner-up | Netherlands |
| Third place | Germany |
| Fourth place | Uruguay |
| Final score | Spain 1-0 Netherlands (a.e.t.) |
| Final venue | Soccer City, Johannesburg |
| Host country | South Africa |
| Teams | 32 |
| Matches | 64 |
| Goals | 145 |
| Goals per match | 2.27 |
| Top scorer | Thomas Müller, Diego Forlán, Wesley Sneijder, David Villa (5 goals) |
| Top scorer nationality | Various |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2010 FIFA World Cup?
Spain won the 2010 FIFA World Cup, beating Netherlands 1-0 Netherlands (a.e.t.) in the final at Soccer City, Johannesburg.
Where was the 2010 World Cup held?
The 2010 FIFA World Cup was hosted by South Africa. The final was played at Soccer City, Johannesburg.
Who was the top scorer at the 2010 World Cup?
Thomas Müller, Diego Forlán, Wesley Sneijder, David Villa was the top scorer at the 2010 FIFA World Cup with 5 goals.
How many teams and matches were at the 2010 World Cup?
32 teams played at the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, totalling 64 matches and 145 goals — an average of 2.27 goals per match across roughly 32 days.
Who finished 3rd and 4th at the 2010 World Cup?
Germany finished third and Uruguay finished fourth at the 2010 FIFA World Cup.
How did the 2010 World Cup differ from the previous edition?
The previous FIFA World Cup, in 2006, was won by Italy (147 goals across 64 matches; 2.30 goals per match). The 2010 edition produced 145 goals across 64 matches (2.27 per match) and was won by Spain.
What is the significance of the 2010 World Cup?
First World Cup in Africa. Iniesta's extra-time goal gave Spain their first title.
Can I get 2010 World Cup historical data via API?
Yes. TheStatsAPI provides historical FIFA World Cup data going back to 1930, including match results, lineups, top scorers, final standings, and team appearance records. Query historical endpoints with year=2010 to retrieve the full dataset.
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