Who played in the first match at the 2010 World Cup finals?
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Germany v Australia
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England v USA
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South Africa v Mexico
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Uruguay v France
C
Correct answer
Explanation
The opening match of the 2010 World Cup was hosts South Africa vs Mexico on June 11, 2010 at Soccer City Stadium in Johannesburg. The match ended 1-1. As tradition, the host nation always plays the first match of the tournament. England vs USA happened later that same day in Group C, while the other options were group stage matches played on subsequent days.