2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (video game)

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa is a football (soccer) video game developed by EA Canada and published by EA Sports. It was released in April and May 2010, in anticipation of the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa.

The game allows players to control any of the 199 national teams that participated in the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification process, and compete in a virtual recreation of the tournament. It features all ten official stadiums used in the World Cup, as well as some other venues.

Gameplay focuses on improving upon the gameplay engine used in FIFA 10, with tweaks to player physics, passing accuracy, and AI behavior. A key feature is the "Battle for Possession" system, emphasizing realistic midfield play and ball control.

2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa includes several game modes, such as the traditional World Cup mode, a "Story of Qualifying" mode where players can relive and alter key moments from the qualifying rounds, and a "Captain Your Country" mode where players create a virtual footballer and try to earn a place on their national team.

The game was released on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii, PlayStation Portable, and mobile phones. Reviews were generally positive, with critics praising its presentation, improved gameplay, and authentic World Cup atmosphere. However, some reviewers noted that the game was more of an incremental update to FIFA 10 rather than a completely new title.