Mandela intends to appear at World Cup opener

Nelson Mandela, 91-year-old former South African president, firmly intends to make a brief appearance at Friday's World Cup opening match, organisers and his family said on Thursday. But World Cup......

World Cup chiefs won't ban vuvuzelas

Vuvuzela trumpets will not be banned from the World Cup, organisers say, despite complaints from teams over the cacophony and a run on earplugs as South Africans fret about their hearing. The......

World Cup ticket cash sales running out of steam

More than half of the 500,000 World Cup tickets offered for cash sales are still available, organisers said on Wednesday, just over a month before the tournament starts. Initial brisk business......

FIFA, WC organiser considering Vuvuzela ban

A secret horn called 'Vuvuzela', which is creating an ear-shattering experience during FIFA World Cup in South Africa, could be banned from use inside the stadiums. Wolrd Cup organising committee......

About 200,000 World Cup tickets unsold

Although around 200,000 World Cup tickets remain unsold exactly a month before the tournament starts, organisers believe the finals will be a sell out. "We are beyond 90 percent sold ... we will......