World Cup final results and wrap-up

Posted on | July 12, 2010 | 3 Comments

The World Cup has come and gone. Well done to Spain for winning the tournament and well done to everyone involved. It’s been an incredible time to be in South Africa and everyone I know has absolutely loved it. Good luck to the next host country, Brazil, for 2014. South Africa has set a very high standard.

Here are the final results and the winners of the various awards:

  • Winning Country: Spain
  • Runner-Up: Holland
  • Third Place: Germany
  • Fourth Place: Uruguay
  • Winner of the Golden Ball Award (Player of the tournament): Diego Forlan (Uruguay)
  • Winner of the Golden Boot Award (Top scorer): Thomas Muller (Germany). His tally of five goals was equal to that of Diego Forlan (Uruguay), Wesley Sneijder (Holland) and David Villa (Spain). Muller takes the award as he provided assists for three goals, which is the next criteria taken into account if there’s a tie in the goal tally. The other three players did not match or better Muller’s three assists.
  • Winner of the Golden Glove Award (Best goalkeeper): Iker Casillas (Spain)
  • Best Young Player of the Tournament: Thomas Muller (Germany)
  • FIFA Fair Play Trophy: Spain
Category: Sports & Fixtures

Comments

3 Responses to “World Cup final results and wrap-up”

  1. Kim
    July 12th, 2010

    Well done to Spain for winning the cup. A great team and a great performance. Viva Espana!

  2. Gary
    July 12th, 2010

    Great goal by Iniesta and a great win by Spain. Also well done to Muller from Germany, a star for the future. And Forlan was brilliant throughout the tournament. Will enjoy the rugby for now but already looking forward to the Premier League, La Liga and the Champions League.

  3. Neil
    July 13th, 2010

    The World Cup was amazing. I’m so glad I was right here in South Africa to experience every minute of it. Can’t wait to go to the stadiums again for events on the way!

Leave a reply and have your say