World Cup trophy arrives in South Africa to begin final leg of its tour around the planet . `` Nelson Mandela expressed his wish that he would see Bafana Bafana win the FIFA World Cup . Nelson Mandela presented with trophy before it visits various cities and towns across country . The 91-year - old was present in 2004 when South was awarded right to host tournament . World Cup kicks off on June 11 in Johannesburg with the final to be played a week later .
World Cup trophy arrives in South Africa to begin final leg of its tour around the planet . Nelson Mandela presented with trophy before it visits various cities and towns across country . The 91-year - old was present in 2004 when South was awarded right to host tournament . World Cup kicks off on June 11 in Johannesburg with the final to be played a week later .