South Africa, France crash out

South Africa became the first host country in the FIFA World Cup history to crash out in the opening round despite a 2-1 victory over France, who also ended their miserable campaign with 10 men......

South Africa beat France to restore pride

South Africa took advantage of a dispirited France team, who were reduced to 10 men for more than a hour, to win 2-1 in their last World Cup Group A match and restore some pride on Tuesday. The......

South Africa hopes in danger after Forlan double

A goal in each half from Diego Forlan helped Uruguay to a 3-0 victory over hosts South Africa who finished with 10 men after keeper Itumeleng Khune was sent off in their World Cup Group A match on......

South Africa drop striker McCarthy

South Africa's all-time leading scorer Benni McCarthy was one of five players cut from the World Cup hosts' squad on Tuesday as coach Carlos Alberto Parreira settled on his 23 players for the June......

Goal scorers at 2010 World Cup finals

Player Team Goals Thomas Muller Germany 5 Diego Forlan Uruguay 5 David Villa Spain 5 Miroslav Klose Germany 4 Robert Vittek Slovakia 4 Gonzalo Higuain Argentina 4 Wesley Sneijder......