Multiple choice general knowledge

How many matches were played in this world cup

  1. 56

  2. 78

  3. 64

  4. 88

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C Correct answer
Explanation

The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa featured 64 matches total - 32 teams in 8 groups of 4, followed by knockout stages. This matches the standard World Cup format: 48 group matches (32 teams × 3 matches each / 2) plus 16 knockout matches (Round of 16: 8, Quarterfinals: 4, Semifinals: 2, Third-place: 1, Final: 1) equals 64 matches.