Excellent news for soccer lovers and travel buffs alike: the 2010 World Cup will be in South Africa next year! Construction and maintenance on the stadiums that will house the 2010 World Cup are almost complete as South Africa gears up for an influx of thousands of visitors for the soccer tournament. This is the first time any World Cup will be held in Africa, a big deal for South Africa as well as the sport. The opening ceremonies and a number of games will be held in Johannesburg, and soccer fans and teams are already booking accommodations and flights. If you want to enjoy the 2010 World Cup start booking your flights to South Africa now!