{"id":306,"featured":0,"modified":"2026-06-23 19:15:20","latitude":-28.8166236,"longitude":24.991638999999999,"title":"2010 FIFA World Cup Tickets and Official Ticket Guide","address":"","thumbnail":"https:\/\/aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu\/files\/square_thumbnails\/e8c5abd381a3d5091d8254f0de125aaf.jpg","creator":["F\u00e9d\u00e9ration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA)"],"description":"This artifact consists of four original tickets from the 2010 FIFA World Cup along with an official ticket guide booklet. The tickets are for a Group E match between the Netherlands and Japan, representing entry into one of the most historically significant sporting events, as it was the first World Cup held on the African continent. Beyond their practical use, these tickets symbolize a moment of unity, national pride, and global recognition for South Africa following the end of apartheid. As someone originally from South Africa, this artifact holds deeper cultural meaning, reflecting not only a global event but also a defining moment in the country\u2019s modern identity. The accompanying ticket guide provides insight into how the event was organized and experienced by fans.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nID:<br \/>\r\nThe artifact includes four rectangular paper tickets arranged in a slightly overlapping formation on a flat surface. Each ticket is predominantly yellow with a gradient background and features a bold black silhouette of a soccer player kicking a ball, surrounded by curved streaks of red, green, and yellow, reflecting the colors associated with South African identity. Printed text on the tickets includes match information such as \u201cNetherlands vs Japan,\u201d \u201cMatch 25,\u201d and detailed seating information including section, row, and seat numbers. Along the right edge of each ticket is a vertically printed barcode used for entry scanning. Behind the tickets is a red and orange booklet labeled \u201c2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa Official Ticket Guide,\u201d decorated with flowing graphic lines and the official FIFA World Cup logo. Positioned next to the booklet is a small plush figure of Zakumi, the official World Cup mascot, characterized by its yellow body, green hair, and soccer-themed design. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPhysical Dimensions: Tickets: Approximately 6.5 inches by 3 inches each; Guide booklet: Approximately 5 x 7.5 inches","accessinfo":"","website":"","related_resources":[],"files":{"https:\/\/aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu\/files\/fullsize\/e8c5abd381a3d5091d8254f0de125aaf.jpg":{"id":1087,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","title":"Untitled","thumbnail":"https:\/\/aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu\/files\/square_thumbnails\/e8c5abd381a3d5091d8254f0de125aaf.jpg"},"https:\/\/aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu\/files\/fullsize\/a838ce849ff1ad3fd06cf3c4bb39e9b0.jpg":{"id":1088,"mime-type":"image\/jpeg","title":"Untitled","thumbnail":"https:\/\/aegisdigitalmuseum.kennesaw.edu\/files\/square_thumbnails\/a838ce849ff1ad3fd06cf3c4bb39e9b0.jpg"}}}