Former England international Wayne Rooney has described the 2010 FIFA World Cup as the “worst” experience of his career.
The 2010 edition was the first World Cup to take place on African soil.
Despite it being a memorable tournament in Africa, Rooney, who was a key player for England national football team at the time, has a different view.
Speaking on The Overlap, the former striker explained his disappointment, saying:
“Listen, you couldn’t have had a worse World Cup than in South Africa.
“You know what I mean? The atmosphere in the stadium was okay, but I mean the trip itself.”
“Before the first game against the USA, we were driving to the stadium — total darkness around, no fans nearby. Usually, when you’re going to a World Cup game, fans greet you everywhere, there’s an incredible atmosphere. There was nothing. It didn’t feel like a World Cup at all.”
Rooney feels the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set to be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, will be one of the best tournaments ever.
He added: “In America, it will be different. There will be lots of fans. I think it’s going to be really cool.
“The conditions will be tough — I mean flights and prices, that’s an issue for people. But the one thing I’ll say about Americans: they’re the best at organising sporting events. They’re the biggest and the best at it, so the tournament will be top class.”
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