The 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa is the 19th time the tournament will be played, and the first time on African soil. To celebrate this historic event, 33 pieces of artwork were created for ESPN. One for every participating country and one overarching World Cup piece. Each painting brings to life the story of that nation. The look of the artwork is inspired by hand-painted African art found in the streets and townships across South Africa, and the entire African continent.


Algeria


Argentina


Australia


Brazil


Cameroon


Chile


Denmark


England


France


Germany


Ghana


Greece


Honduras


Italy


Ivory Coast


Japan


Mexico


The Netherlands


New Zealand


Nigeria


North Korea


Paraguay


Portugal


Serbia


Slovakia


Slovenia


South Africa


South Korea


Spain


Switzerland


Uruguay


USA