Visa and the FIFA World Cup

Visa is one of just six partners in the FIFA World Cup™. The partnership provides Visa with worldwide exclusive access to the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups™ and more than 40 other FIFA competitions. 
 
Through this partnership, Visa is committed to enhancing the fan’s FIFA World Cup™ experience by developing cardholder programs that touch the very core of their passion for the game.
 

Ticketing

For fans who wish to join their team in South Africa, there are three ways to purchase tickets for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™.  For all methods of purchase, tickets are subject to availability. 
 
1.  Through the FIFA website by visiting http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/organisation/ticketing/index.html
 
2.  One of over 50 participating tour operators through the Tour Operators Program. A full list of official participating tour operators which can be found at http://www.fifa.com/mm/document/tournament/ticketing/01/03/02/39/pto_5.8.2009.pdf.
 
3.  MATCH Hospitality, FIFA’s worldwide exclusive Official Hospitality Program provider for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. Corporate customers may purchase hospitality packages that always include a 2010 FIFA World Cup™ match ticket with certain on-site match-day hospitality services which include food, beverages and preferential parking. Travel and accommodation are not included in the hospitality packages but they are available upon request. Customers can learn more about Hospitality Program by visiting www.FIFA.com/hospitality.
 
Be cautious of unauthorised operators claiming to sell tickets to the 2010 FIFA World Cup™. Tickets to the tournament can only be sold by companies who are commercially affiliated with FIFA. A full list of official FIFA Sponsors and Commercial Affiliates can be found through the Authorised Ticket Sales Channel page on FIFA.com located at: http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/marketingtv/partners/fifapartners.html.
 
When purchasing tickets, remember Visa is the preferred card for the 2010 FIFA World Cup™ and Visa credit, debit and prepaid cards will be the only payment cards accepted, along with cash, at all FIFA venues and the onsite stadium merchandise booths.
 

Accommodation

Fans can visit www.hotels.fifa.com to search for available rooms in cities throughout South Africa as well as neighbouring countries. For information on travel or sites to see while visiting South Africa, fans can visit South Africa’s official tourism website, http://www.southafrica.net/.