2010 FIFA World Cup
The stadium was one of the venues for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and hosted five group games, one second round game and a semi-final match. During the World Cup, the stadium was referred to as "Durban Stadium."
| Date | Time (UTC+2) | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Round | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-06-13 | 20:30 | Germany | 4–0 | Australia | Group D | 62,660 |
| 2010-06-16 | 16:00 | Spain | 0–1 | Switzerland | Group H | 62,453 |
| 2010-06-19 | 13:30 | Netherlands | 1–0 | Japan | Group E | 62,010 |
| 2010-06-22 | 20:30 | Nigeria | 2–2 | Korea Republic | Group B | 61,874 |
| 2010-06-25 | 16:00 | Brazil | 0–0 | Portugal | Group G | 62,712 |
| 2010-06-28 | 16:00 | Netherlands | 2–1 | Slovakia | Round of 16 | 61,962 |
| 2010-07-07 | 20:30 | Germany | 0–1 | Spain | Semi-final | 60,960 |
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