Opening Ceremony Events and Concerts details of world cup soccer

As we approach the start day of the 2010 world cup football championships in SA, all eyes are not only on the football matches but also on the spectacular opening ceremony that is planned on June 10th.

We are going to have many events, concerts and some special appearances during the opening ceremony of the championships.

TV Schedule of World cup Soccer Matches

Complete Schedule of World Cup Football Matches

What is the start time of World Cup Soccer opening ceremony? Start time of World cup football matches. See below -

The concert is schedule to start at 8PM local time (Note: South Africa local time is GMT + 2 - they are ahead of GMT time). This event will take place in Orlando Stadium in Soweto, Johannesburg.

Some top celebrities will be part of this opening ceremony, including pop artists Shakira, John Legend, Angelique Kidjo, Alicia Keys and Black Eyed Peas.

In addition to the above the concert will feature performances by popular African Musical artists and we will get to see some of our past Football legends. Don't miss the opportunity to see this event - Or at least make plans to watch the highlights.

Official theme song and lyrics of this years soccer championships

Give me Freedom Give me Fire: Wavin Flag by K'naan

I just saw the video of the official theme song of 2010 world cup Soccer championships in South Africa and I liked it very very much. I am sure all the football fans will get to watch it during the tournament many times. Even the lyrics of this song are so nice - here it is:

You tube video of world cup soccer official theme song
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhM-cpSwrmM&feature=related

Lyrics of the above song - credit to the writer

Oooooh Woooooh Oooooooh Woooooooh Give me freedom, give me fire, give me reason, take me higher
See the champions, take the field now, unify us, make us feel proud
In the streets are, hands are liftin’, as we lose our inhibition Celebration, its around us, every nations, all around us Singin’ forever young, singin’ songs underneath that sun Lets rejoice in the beautiful game

And together at the end of the day WE ALL SAY When I get older, I will be stronger They’ll call me freedom Just like a wavin’ flag Andthen it goes back

And then it goes back And then it goes back And then it goes When I get older, I will be stronger
They’ll call me freedom Just like a wavin’ flag And then it goes back And then it goes back
And then it goes back And then it goes

Oooooh Woooooh Oooooooh Woooooooh Give you freedom, give you fire, give you reason, take you higher

See the champions, take the field now, unify us, make us feel proud In the streets are, hands are lifting, every loser inhibition Celebration, its around us, every nations, all around us Singin’ forever young, singin’ songs underneath that sun

Lets rejoice in the beautiful game And together at the end of the day We All Say When I get older, I will be stronger They’ll call me freedom Just like a wavin’ flag
And then it goes back And then it goes back And then it goes back And then it goes When I get older, I will be stronger

They’ll call me freedom Just like a wavin’ flag

New USA Home Soccer Jersey is now available on www.worldsoccershop.com

As we are coming close to the start of the world cup soccer, many soccer fans are gearing up for buying jerseys and related sports accessories. If you are interested in buying the USA Home Soccer team jersey, that is now new and available then please see this: http://www.worldsoccershop.com/usa-2010-home-jersey.html

You can buy these soccer jersey online or you can also customize based on your favorite United States of America's Soccer Team player.

I find this site interesting as it has lots of details related to the upcoming world cup football championships and also options of shopping online based on team, country, league, player and world cup.

Please go through their terms and policies - also here is some information on Shipping rates of the stuff you buy:
http://www.worldsoccershop.com/shipping-rates.html

Happy Shopping and enjoy Soccer championships.