FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and Jacob Zuma, the President of the Republic of South Africa, have highlighted the FIFA World Cup's positive impact in a warm exchange of letters.
FIFA.com takes a closer look at some of the hottest young properties unearthed at the recently concluded FIFA World Cup in South Africa.
Never out of the news, Paul the octopus held the FIFA World Cup's only 100 per cent record and has become one of the tournament's most sought-after stars.
Amid the feverish post-match celebrations of Spain's 1-0 win over the Netherlands, world famous operatic tenor Placido Domingo made time for an exclusive chat with FIFA.com.
South American football has resumed business, with the countdown to Brazil 2014 already under way and plenty of activity on the domestic and international scenes.
FIFA.com takes a look at the European continent, as many countries count down to the start of their new seasons and international coaches look to wipe the slate clean.
David Beckham has revealed he has no ambition of becoming a manager. The 35-year-old has also discussed his recovery from injury and England's failure in South Africa.
What better way to relive the 2010 FIFA World Cup thank to take a few moments flicking through our hundreds of exclusive photos and videos from the month-long tournament?
During the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, some of the tournament's biggest names spoke to FIFA.com. Here, we look back at a selection of what they had to say.
Andres Iniesta spoke at a press conference on Tuesday where he talked about how it felt to score the goal that made him a national hero.
Disappointment turned to celebration in Amsterdam on Tuesday as some 500,000 Dutch fans turned out to honour the FIFA World Cup runners-up.
Netherlands forward Arjen Robben has admitted he is being haunted by thoughts of his 2010 FIFA World Cup Final™ miss.
Multimedia platforms proved central to fans' enjoyment of the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ as FIFA successfully delivered a range of complementary digital experiences to football enthusiasts around the world.
As the curtain came down on the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, anticipation levels were already beginning to build for Brazil 2014.
FIFA.com takes a look through the statistics that matter, including records broken and top performers, in our look back at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa.
Liverpool are hopeful that the groin injury suffered by Spanish striker Fernando Torres in Sunday's FIFA World Cup final is not as serious as was first feared.
Ricki Herbert has turned his back on lucrative club offers from Europe, Asia and Africa to extend his contract with the Wellington Phoenix until the end of the 2012/13 A-League season.
South Africa 2010 was bursting with unprecedented events in a whole range of areas, from team results to player landmarks. FIFA.com now takes you through a full list of firsts.
Spain's FIFA World Cup winners enjoyed a heroes' reception as jubilant supporters took to the streets of Madrid to welcome home the team.
Bryan Adams has told FIFA.com that his experience in Soccer City for the Final between Spain and the Netherlands was a more enjoyable experience than the Italy-France encounter four years ago.
The 19th FIFA World Cup ended with a first triumph for Spain but the host nation had equal reason to celebrate. FIFA.com reviews South Africa 2010.
FIFA.com had special behind-the-scenes access in the Spain dressing room after their 1-0 win over the Netherlands which secured their first-ever FIFA World Cup™. Find out what happened.
Spain earned respect and praise from the global media on Monday after winning their first FIFA World Cup™ with a victory over the Netherlands in South Africa.
Germany's Thomas Muller admits he never believed he would win the adidas Golden Boot before the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ began.
South Africa 2010 has seen Uruguay striker Diego Forlan prove doubters in England wrong after his disappointing stint at Manchester United several years ago.
After quieting all of the naysayers, South Africa is ready to use the 2010 FIFA World Cup as a springboard to even greater achievement in the future.
Spain rewrote their FIFA World Cup history in South Africa, putting past disappointments behind them to claim the crown. FIFA.com reviews their winning campaign.
FIFA World Cup runners-up Netherlands will receive the acclaim of their countrymen on a canal tour of Amsterdam on Tuesday and they have every reason to feel proud.
FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter has praised South Africa, it's people and former President Nelson Mandela at the post-FIFA World Cup™ press conference at the Sandton Convention Centre.
Spanish newspapers on Monday hailed the country's victory in the FIFA World Cup™ as the crowning glory for a nation which has developed an insatiable appetite for sporting success.
Sergio Ramos has topped the Castrol Index at the end of a FIFA World Cup in which Spain's outstanding defence provided the foundation for a first-ever world title.
The Dutch press expressed disappointment and sadness on Monday after the Netherlands' 1-0 FIFA World Cup Final loss to Spain, but paid tribute to the national team that fought "like lions".
The post-2010 FIFA World Cup™ media conference was broadcast on Monday 12 July on FIFA.com, and you can watch it again here.
The South African media said the country has to build on the success and unity inspired by the FIFA World Cup™ to tackle pressing social challenges.
Join FIFA.com as we take a look back at all of the 32 sides that contributed to the football extravaganza that was South Africa 2010.
Spain captain Iker Casillas concedes it will take time for him and his team-mates to realise the magnitude of their FIFA World Cup victory after they beat the Netherlands 1-0 at Soccer City.
Cesc Fabregas, Andres Iniesta and coach Vicente Del Bosque have expressed their delight at Spain's maiden FIFA World Cup triumph.
Spain midfielder Xavi described his country's FIFA World Cup™ victory as a dream come true following their 1-0 defeat of the Netherlands at Soccer City.
Spain's run of 1-0 victories, a long wait for an extra-time goal ending, and European teams' success in their maiden Final all feature in this statistical review.
Spanish media hailed their team's triumph over the Netherlands as a "dream come true", while their Dutch counterparts lamented another chapter in their "football trauma".
Just minutes after learning of his award, the adidas Golden Ball winner for the 2010 FIFA World Cup granted an exclusive interview to FIFA.com.
Paul the "psychic" octopus finished the FIFA World Cup™ with a flawless record as Spain's 1-0 win over the Netherlands left him with eight perfect predictions.
Uruguay's Diego Forlan has been rewarded for some superb performances in South Africa with the adidas Golden Ball previously won by the likes of Diego Maradona, Ronaldo and Zinedine Zidane.
The Netherlands' 14-match winning streak came to an end in heartbreaking fashion in Soccer City, leaving Bert van Marwijk's men to reflect on what might have been.
Spain hero Andres Iniesta hailed "an incredible feeling" after his goal secured his country the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history.
Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas proved he is at the peak of his powers in South Africa, deservedly picking up the adidas Golden Glove as well as the FIFA World Cup.
As the final whistle blows on Africa's first FIFA World Cup, fans reflect on what they will take away from the historic tournament.
There was bitter disppointment for Dutch captain Giovanni van Bronckhorst as he ended his 14-year Oranje career after the 1-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup final.
The counterpoints of Spanish ecstasy and Dutch despair were there for all to see at the end of the FIFA World Cup Final and FIFA.com was on hand to take it all in.
FIFA.com wants to know what was your favourite moment of South Africa 2010.
It's party time in Spain as fans across the country celebrate their first ever FIFA World Cup™ Trophy after their dramatic 1-0 extra-time victory over the Netherlands on Sunday.