Johannesburg - Nine South African cities and seven cities over five continents will be host FIFA's official public viewing events for the 2010 World Cup. All nine South African host cities as well as Berlin, London, Mexico City, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Rome and Sydney will host the official fan fests, football's world governing body said Monday.
It will enable millions of fans to watch all 64 matches for free on giant screens at outdoor areas.
The fan fests will repeat the successful public viewing events held for the first time at the 2006 World Cup in Germany.
In South Africa, the fan fests will be organised by the host cities together with FIFA and the local organising committee, with the international FIFA fan fest cities and FIFA taking responsibility for the international events.
