The Mbombela Stadium located just 7km outside of Nelspruit in Mpumalanga has been designed to ensure it enjoys a life beyond the 2010 World Cup tournament as an adaptable sports, entertainment and exhibition venue. Mbombela Stadium has been proposed as for both the first and second round matches with a capacity of just over 40,000. 

FIRST ROUND MATCHES AND DATES:
• Wednesday, 16 June 2010 - Honduras vs Chile
• Sunday, 20 June 2010 - Italy vs New Zealand
• Wednesday, 23 June 2010 - Australia vs Serbia
• Friday, 25 June 2010 - Korea DPR vs Côte d'Ivoire