A week from today I will be boarding a plane for South Africa, where I will attend my third straight World Cup. It will be an exciting time to say the least, not just because of the new continent I will get to see, but also because of the great soccer that awaits and the great fans I know I'll see from all over the world.
As the days count down until my trip I couldn't help but wonder how many SBI readers will have the good fortune of making the trip as well. I know the United States leads the way among countries sending fans to the World Cup, but it's tough to really get a sense of just how many people are making the lengthy trek.
So if you are an SBI reader and you are heading to South Africa. Let us know. Tell us where you are from, and tell us about the trip you have planned.
Share your stories below.
I will be outside the stadium for the opening game, taking a camper up to Rustenburg for USA v England with a friend. We’ll head to Kruger and then Durban. In Durban we’ll see Netherlands play Japan before returning to Johannesburg to see Ivory Coast take on Brazil.
Ives, will you be taking in the fan’s view in Rustenburg or up in the press booth? American fooligans are organizing a meet-up before the game, check twitter.
See ya there!
Hey now, that child she’s carrying will be our #10 in the 2030 WC in Italy and the 2034 WC in Argentina … and setting you up w/ tkts to both.
Seriously though, have a great time. I hope you enjoy watching the USMNT’s African Lion hunting safari … I understand there’s a 3-bag limit.
My two sons (13 and 17) and I are going along with the coach of the older boy’s Manhattan Soccer Club team. We’ll see three R16s, two 1/4 finals, and a semi — all won in the lottery a year and a half ago. Get to Jo’burg on 6/26, then onto CT, Port Elizabeth and Durban. We leave 7/12, the day after the final. Allows us to meet cousins we’d never met before.
We are really getting excited!
I have two USA-England tickets that I can’t use. Let me know if you want to buy them.
what category are the round of 16 games? are they the conditional tickets or by location?
A group of 5 of us from Philly and NYC are going for 2 weeks too. Also starting in Cape Town, flying over to Durban for 2 games, and then roadtrip to Kruger and finally to JoBurg. We fly out at midnight so if USA is in the quarterfinal match on July 3rd we’ll try to get tix!
I live in San Diego. Heading out from L.A. Sunday (6-Jun) via Virgin Atlantic (stopover in London). Staying until the day after the England game. Selling a few tickets, too. They are all US. 3 for US/England CAT 1, 2 for USA/Slovenia CAT 2, 2 for USA/Slovenia CAT 1, 4 for Round of 16 CAT 1, 2 for quarterfinal CAT 1, and 2 for semifinal CAT 1 (all conditional from Round of 16 for U.S.A.). If interested let me know: jesuise at hotmail.com… Oh, and staying with Sam’s Army in Jo’burg…
Sorry Scooter – The movie is horrible. Go read the book – that’s the real deal.
Absolutely headed to SA – will see USA group matches plus Ro16 if we advance
Originally from Brooklyn, NY and currently living in Mexico City. I’ll be heading to Johannesburg on June 12 in the morning to catch the England vs USA match. Also have tickets for Slovenia and Algeria matches and conditional tickets, as well as Mexico vs. Uruguay, Mexico vs. France, a R16, and a Quarterfinal match. I’m very excited to be heading down. Be safe everyone and Go USA… We’re gonna run this town tonight
A couple loud and proud USA fans from California will be there June 14th – June 27th. Can’t wait….Go USA!
I’m currently living in NYC. Going to Durban from the 18th to the 30th. Watching Nigeria vs South Korea, Brazil vs Portugal and round of 16 – probably Holland vs Paraguay??? Can’t wait. Will be going to the Tala game reserve in Durban and watching most games at the beach!
I’m also from SLC. I’ll be down there June 20-30. Durban for a few days, then Jo’burg for the rest. Sounds like you’re headed back about the time I arrive.
Bro and I saw the cup in 2006 together. Now we are both married so this time we are bringing our women. My wife and I are heading to J’burg from NYC next Thursday via ATL. Meeting my brother and his wife who are flying in from Edinburgh. Yes, she is English I can’t wait to see her dressed up in her kit in our fan section. Should be fun. In the meantime, going to keep working on our Makarapas.
From Reston, VA (DC area), leaving on June 10 and getting into Rustenburg just in time for the England game. Will be at all 3 USA opening round games plus the Portugal/N. Korea game in Cape Town.
I’ve got 1 extra CAT 2 to USA/Slovenia
and 2 extra CAT 1 to USA/Algeria
Will sell at face value, let me know if you’re interested.
I wont be able to go this year but am targeting 2014 as my first world cup.
A suggestion, Before all of you watch the US v England game try to watch The Game of Their Lives if you havnt seen it yet. If you have watch it again, it really gets you fired up for the game.
hope everyone has a safe and fun trip to SA
Call them back. Four of my friends that are coming to the WC with us are using Continental miles.
I’m really happy just to see all these U.S. fans going over!!
Me +4 from Philadelphia, PA… Flying into Cape Town 6/11 and driving cross country from there. USA v. Algeria, USA v. Slovenia, Brazil v. Ivory Coast, Italy v. Paraguay, USA Rd of 16 match and another Rd of 16 match. Come on you Yanks! 1776, 1950, 2010.
Thanks for the info, Steve.
I’m in Pretoria about the same time…found a hostel for about $16 a night. In country the 17th-30th. Flying solo…but would love to hook up with some like-minded Yanks while I’m there.
Ives, I’ll be there.
Game #52
Game #57
Look for the Gouda.
Going from 13-26JUN and have tickets to 9 games. I’m overseas with the gov’t so I’m have a slightly longer flight than most people and also a 14 and 16 hr layover in Lisbon each way. Going with a cousin and an old army buddy. staying in probably the worst hostel know to man.
Yeah I heard the same thing
there are 322 on the buses but according to the email i got he is not adding anymore people but hopefully you got in under the wire
Got tickets to all of the USA games, through the semifinals (if they make it). Also lucked out in the lottery with TST-6 tickets for Brazil.
In addition to the drunken revelry and soccer madness, I’m stoked to see my first North Korean. But, rumor has it that in order to avoid the embarrassment of mass defections N.Korea is “importing” Chinese people to pose as Koreans…
I am from California and I will be attending all of the USA games. I also plan to catch 8 other games. This will be my 5th World Cup and I am so very grateful for the opportunity to be there! This blog has become my favorite source of information for news about the US team and MLS. From top to bottom, soccer in America has never been as accessible as it is today. It’s everywhere! U-S-A!
Looks like jealousy runs strong on this blog.
“Let’s tip over police cars together to celebrate our victory over England! -Andrew”
Lol…
Be safe Andrew and keep your head. Otherwise I fear this is may be the last post we’ll ever see from you on this board!
I won’t be going to the WC but neither will be Giuseppe Rossi.
I’m a divorced father of three, so I’ll be paying for my ex-wife and her new husband to watch the game on their HDTV, while I watch the kids.
Matter of fact, can someone put me in touch with that “attorney”?
I am American living in Zambia and will be driving down to SA for the first 10 days of the world cup. The other 4 in the group are an Irish guy (bitter, looking to fight anyone french), A Dane (blindly devoted to Nicolas Bendtner), and 2 Swedes (female, blonde, and beautiful).
I’m looking for tickets to any games, but especially the first 2 USA matches. If anyone is looking to sell, send me an email: jonathanwellscoleman-at-gmail-dot-com
hey nic, what’s your email?
Hey Ziggy, I’m driving down to SA from Zambia, where I live at the moment. I’d love to talk about these tickets you have available. please email me: jonathanwellscoleman at gmail dot com
Hey LMS,
Let me know if you’re still trying to sell tickets. I gotta get into at least 1 US game.
email:jonathanwellscoleman at gmail dot com