12 Un-known Facts About World Cup 2010

12 Un-known Facts About World Cup 2010

1) Which country has the most fans to 2010 World Cup?

USA - It was reported that 160,000 tickets have been sold in the U.S. so far.

2) Which national team comes from the smallest country among 32 competing nations?

Slovenia- With a population of just over two million.

3) Which team is highest scoring qualifier?

England- There were a total of 107 goals scored with England scoring the majority of them with 34.

4) Which team has the best defense in qualifying?

Australia- The Socceroo's only conceded one goal in eight qualifying games.

5) Who are the highest scorers in qualifying?

Theofanis Gekas of Greece
Humberto Sauzo of Chile

6) Who is the oldest player?

David James (England)- 3rd WC at 39 Years.

7) Who is the oldest outfielder player?

Cuauhtemoc Blanco (Mexico)- 37-year old.

8) Who is the youngest player?

18-year-old Tommy Oar from Australia.

9) Who is the oldest coach?

71-year-old Otto Rehhagel (Coach of Greece).

10) Who is the youngest coach?

45-year-old Vladimir Weiss (Coach of Slovakia).

11) Who is the tallest player?

Nikola Zigic (Serbia)- Height of 2.03m.

12) Which team earned the most World Cup records?

Brazil- 64 wins with 201 Goals.