George has been selected by the Western Cape government as the town within the Eden district municipality on the Garden Route that will host the 2010 World Cup public viewing, reports The Herald.
The Pacaltsdorp stadium in George won the bid against those in Oudtshoorn, Knysna, Mossel Bay and Plettenberg Bay. More than 10 000 soccer fans are expected at the stadium each day during the World Cup next year.
George has also complied with Fifa’s requirements for hosting a base camp, at its Outeniqua Park stadium.
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