World Cup Football 2010 South Africa

Rustenburg

Rustenburg is almost a mile above sea level on the Highveld Plateau. It was home to Paul Kruger and was one of the earliest Boer settlements. Nearby is the world-famous Sun City leisure complex.

The stadium itself is located in Phokeng.

Stadium Details

NameRoyal Bafokeng Stadium
Capacity42,000
Opened1999
Club(s)None

Matches in Rustenburg

Group Stage

  • Match 5. Saturday 12th June 2010, Rustenburg, 19:30 BST
    Group C Match
    England 1–1 United States
    England goal: Gerrard (4′)
    United States goal: Dempsey (40′)
    Coverage: ITV1

  • Match 12. Tuesday 15th June 2010, Rustenburg, 12:30 BST
    Group F Match
    New Zealand 1–1 Slovakia
    New Zealand goal: Reid (90′+3)
    Slovakia goal: Vittek (50′)
    Coverage: BBC1

  • Match 24. Saturday 19th June 2010, Rustenburg, 15:00 BST
    Group D Match
    Ghana 1–1 Australia
    Ghana goal: Gyan (25′ penalty)
    Australia goal: Holman (11′)
    Coverage: BBC1

  • Match 33. Tuesday 22nd June 2010, Rustenburg, 15:00 BST
    Group A Match
    Mexico 0–1 Uruguay
    Uruguay goal: Suárez (43′)
    Coverage: ITV4

  • Match 43. Thursday 24th June 2010, Rustenburg, 19:30 BST
    Group E Match
    Denmark 1–3 Japan
    Denmark goal: Tomasson (81′)
    Japan goals: Honda (17′), Endō (30′), Okazaki (87′)
    Coverage: BBC3

Round of 16

  • Match 50. Saturday 26th June 2010, Rustenburg, 19:30 BST
    Round of 16
    United States 1–2 Ghana after extra time
    United States goal: Donovan (62′ penalty)
    Ghana goals: K.-P. Boateng (5′), Gyan (93′)
    Coverage: ITV1

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Official Book