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1.1        SECURING TICKETS

Tickets for 2010 FIFA World Cup™ are best obtained via the FIFA website at www.fifa.com/2010. It is now also possible to book matches by telephone. The South African number is ( 083 123 2010 and the International number is ( +41 44 583 2010.

We are currently in the final last minute ticket sales phase between 15 April and 11 July 2010. It is believed that a number of tickets may still become available as these get released by sponsors and associations. Check latest availability on the FIFA web site at https://lmsfwctickets.fifa.com/LMS/MatchAvailability.aspx.

You can purchase a maximum of 4 tickets per match for up to 7 matches. Group matches range from US$80 to US$160; Round of 16 between US$100 and US$200; Quarter Finals between US$150 and US$300; Semis between US$250 and US$600; 3rd and 4th Playoff between US$150 and US$300 and the Final between US$400 and US$900.

There are special prices for South African residents. These tickets may not be transferred to non-South Africans, so don’t even think of trying to buy one of these tickets from a local.

Transfer of tickets can only be done through FIFA channels. Full details on ticketing are available at www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/ticketing/index.html. Info on Ticketing Collection Centers can be found at http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/ticketing/collectionlocations.html

1.2        ACCOMMODATION

The 2010 FIFA World Cup™ Accommodation Office is operated by MATCH Event Services.  MATCH have both hotel and non-hotel accommodations (bed and breakfasts, guesthouses, safari lodges and camps within South African National Parks) for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. The booking engine is found at https://ams.match-ag.com/match-pty-booking/

Match Hospitality is run by Fifa president Sepp Blatter's nephew Philippe Blatter, through his sports marketing company Infront.

However, fans attending the World Cup can also use other avenues to secure accommodation. There are many hotels and other establishments that did not sign up with MATCH. We suggest you contact Greenlife Africa Safaris on info@greenlife.co.za or visit their main web portal www.e-gnu.com, which lists 250 South African accommodation establishments. This company has 20 years experience in the local travel and safari industry, offers discounted rates and has accommodation available for the World Cup..

There are also a number of web sites offering villa, house and apartment rentals.  We suggest searching on google. There are also listings on gumtree and kijiji.com. Be sure to use a company with credentials and make sure there is a proper agreement in place with the agency or home owner.

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