South Africa draw 1 -1 with Mexico in opening game of World Cup The World Cup . South Africa is the first African nation to host the 80-year-old tournament . 32 teams competing for glory ; Mexico , Mexico considered favorites . FIFA President Blatter paid tribute to Mandela , who was instrumental in South Africa 's campaign to host the tournament . Fan : `` the 2010 is inside us . We are eating , sleeping and feeling it . ''
South Africa draw 1 -1 with Mexico in opening game of World Cup The World Cup . South Africa is the first African nation to host the 80-year-old tournament . 32 teams competing for glory ; Mexico , Mexico considered favorites . Fan : `` the 2010 is inside us . We are eating , sleeping and feeling it . ''