FIFA has already opened its pre-registration services on www.FIFA.com, while national sponsor of the tournament, FNB, will be making it possible for local football fans to buy tickets at specific branches throughout the country.

The 2010 World Cup is the first in the tournament’s 70 year history to ever take place on African soil. In order to see as many local fans enjoy the event, FIFA, tournament sponsors and the Local Organising Committee have drawn up a creative and inclusive ticketing plan.

According to FIFA the ticket prices for the 2010 World Cup are comparable to 2006 prices with an average of USD 139 per ticket compared with USD 136 in 2006. The most expensive tickets will cost a hefty US900 (Category 1 ticket for the final) while the cheapest tickets will cost USD 20 (category 4 ticket for a group stage match). In 2006, the cheapest ticket cost USD 51.