* Date: June 11, 2010
* Time: 8PM South Africa time, GMT +2, EST +7
* Stadium site for Concert: Orlando Stadium in Soweto, just outside of Johannesburg
* Location of Opening Ceremony: Soccer City, Johannesburg, South Africa
* First played: First World Cup held in Uruguay, 1930
* Television coverage: Expected performers: Shakira, John Legend, Angelique Kidjo, Alicia Keys and Black Eyed Peas
* Odds: Proceeds: All proceeds from the opening ceremony go to the 20 centres for 2010 charity
