the wait is over for millions of football fans around the world - the world cup is finally here.

2010年6月10日，南非世界杯開幕式即將來臨。

it's a big moment for south africa as this is the first time the world's biggest footie tournament has been held in an african country.

對于南非，這是一個值得紀(jì)念的日子。 世界上最大的體育盛事有史以來第一次在非洲國家舉行。

the opening ceremony kicks off on friday afternoon at thesoccer city stadium in johannesburg.

世界杯開幕式將于星期五晚上在約翰內(nèi)斯堡的足球城體育場拉開帷幕。

that'll be followed by the first match of the competition. hosts south africa take on mexico.

揭幕戰(zhàn)將由東道主南非迎戰(zhàn)墨西哥。

 concert

南非世界杯官方演唱會

lots of big music stars such as shakira, alicia keys and the black eyed peas performed at the special gig at the orlando stadium in soweto.

來自歐美和非洲的多位歌手包括艾莉西亞-凱斯、夏奇拉以及黑眼豆豆將在索韋托奧蘭多體育場為現(xiàn)場以及全球的觀眾帶來了一場別樣的視聽盛宴。

the winner will be decided in the final on 11 july.

世界杯總決賽將于7月11日舉行。