Photo: “No 15%, No World Cup”.

Anywhere in Europe would be great…but I doubt it will be a plan B to go to Europe.

After all the talk, speculation, doubt and people standing up for South Africa, this makes them look real good.

Can play them all in the new Cowboy Stadium =).

Yeah, sorry, but you have to pull the plug now and give it to the country that can best host an event on short notice. Does this mean that the US would get a seed if we hosted?

BTW, what’s the minimum age requirement to work in South Africa?

Plan B: No 2010 WC. Clubs will be very happy.

strikes, corruption. it’s just the beginning. wait until the cup in Brazil.

Yea, I’m all in favor of a move somewhere else. Was not impressed with the Confed. Cup to be quite honest.

It would be a shame to have to move it, except for the fact that there would be NO VUVUZELAS!!!

And it could go to England, and our odds to host in 2018 or 2022 (when the US could have a possible shot at winning if the program keeps improving+home field advantage) would increase.

Everybody seems pretty eager to ditch SA, give them a chance.

I do think we’re being a little premature with dumping South Africa. Let’s keep our fingers off the button for just a little while longer.

I think we’ve been standing by while the tournament has been slipping down the tube, and this strike is nearly the last straw.

The question still stands. Let’s say that the WC does move. Would the new host get a seed in place of SA, or would SA still receive it. I can’t believe that FIFA has anything in place for this, to be honest, I could see them giving a seed to both SA and the host, and going with the Top 6 instead of the Top 7.

I remember Sepp saying that Germany was plan B.

I think we’re eager to ditch it because it’s a shithole and no one wants to travel there.

its funny, why is everyone against South Africa?? Its a great place, great stadiums and trying to make it in this world. give it a chance, No one works harder thatn a SOuth African, strike or no strike, the job will be done, so stop complaining

The stadiums will be completed on time — most are already ahead of schedule. I was at the Confed Cup final at Ellis Park and it was a truly great experience (even if the wrong team won). If you haven’t been to SA, I’d suggest you reserve judgement.

CSD, just another one of the reasons I (and many others) have been pretty much against SA from the start. Although I did give them plenty of chances to see how they would do, this is ridiculous.

mike, so you have given South Africa plenty of chances, please man, dont be an ass. South Africa has hsted many international events, sucessfully, and you have given South Africa chances. typical american arrogance

Yes, I have given them many chances to put this world cup together, build their stadiums, increase security, etc, and then they pull crap like this, which just makes them look bad and makes lots of people not want to go to the WC there.
Typical british arrogance, thinking americans are all arrogant.

This is normal, german workers were also striking before WC2006. The stadiums will be completed on time and were going to be having the tourney next year.
Dont fret youngsters!!

man just pay them honestly how u like to make a 1 hr give them a honest pay ride on south Africa ……..1OVE

South Africa on anyone’s top 10 vacation spots?

Frankly, a lot of arrogance overall, as no one here is actually a decision maker with regards to where to hold the cup.

That said, a strike is SA at this point is not that unusual, and its a bit early to panic. Oh, and SA its’s an very interesting spot to visit, plenty of modern facilities, and a good base of operations for tourism in the region.

American Arrogance rearing it’s ugly head again. This is a free countrr the last time i checked. Everyone has a right to strike if they feel agrieved. Unfortunately, because of our country’s past the construction industry has a histry of exploitation and these poor people have a right to strike. Mike i agree, you’re an ass. Get over yourself.

It’s actually ridiculous how ignorant some of the above comments were. The same posters probably think that lions roam the streets in South Africa. Thinking that a world cup will be moved in one year because of 2 days of strike? – what a joke. This is the ignorance i seem to only see from “some” black sheep americans online – Thankfully only some. Are you so selfishly over-involved in your own country that you think up comments like these? I’ve heard that some American’s think that South Africa is one of their own states lol. Is this why the US likes making war…to protect their own while the rest of the world suffers?

Back to the point: Strikes were probably budgeted for, cause they know SA workers strike – It is anyways being resolved as we speak.

mike, i still dont get it, they have had alot of time to do this, and most stadiums are done. The rest are close to completion. Its just strange how an american puts an African state down like that. I love South Africa, great place to visit, give them a chance, you never hear a south african complaining about any other country. How about some faith in a developing country, let them develop and see what a great nation they can be. I will definately be there next year, and i know it will be the best world cup yet. So get your act together and have faith in other people, not just americans. typical

From wiki:

-”The spread of AIDS (acquired immuno-deficiency syndrome) is an alarming problem in South Africa with up to 31% of pregnant women found to be HIV infected in 2005 and the infection rate among adults estimated at 20%”

-”According to a survey for the period 1998–2000 compiled by the United Nations, South Africa was ranked second for murder and first for assaults and rapes per capita. Total crime per capita is 10th out of the 60 countries in the data set.”

-”In May 2008 long standing state hostility to African migrants exploded in a series of pogroms that left up to 100 people dead and 100,000 displaced.”

Yeah, you’re all right… sounds like a lovely place. Building huge stadiums that they won’t be able to support after the World Cup is exactly what they need.

I guess I can’t have a conflicting a opinion without everyone feeling the need to be a douche about it.
And you all think I’M the arrogant ass, what a world we live in.

wouldn’t worry too much about this – there are always seem to be strikes ahead of major events like Olympics (there were certainly strikes in Athens) amd World Cups

SA could probably host an Ok world cup even if those stadiums were not completed – there are so many good stadiums already (Ellis Park, Newlands, Kings Park, Pretoria, Bloemfontein)

Soccer City is the most important (and ambitious) as long as that’s finished on time, but it should all be fine