The waiting is over. The World Cup is about to kick off. The first game between hosts South Africa and Mexico is literally hours away.

    漫长的等待终于结束了，南非世界杯即将鸣锣开战。由东道主南非队对阵墨西哥队的揭幕战将在几小时后激情上演。

    The opening concert had the usual fireworks and music to start proceedings. Sharia and the Black Eyed Peas were the highlights.

    与往届世界杯开幕式一样，本届世界杯开幕式也将以焰火和音乐作为开场白。夏奇拉（点此听歌）和黑眼豆豆合唱团将成为开幕式的亮点。

    Colombian singer, Sharia, was joined on stage by Clef Jean to do 《Hips Don't Lie》.

    哥伦比亚歌后夏奇拉将与克莱夫同台演唱《Hips Don't Lie》(《屁股不会说谎》)。

    Fergie from the Black Eyed Peas' was wearing a black space age suit as they sung a number of hits.

    来自于黑眼豆豆合唱团的菲姬（点此听歌）将身着黑色“太空时代礼服”，为观众们献上热歌几曲。

    Nelson Mandela is rumoured to be attending despite his ill-health.

    据传言，尽管身体状况欠佳，尼尔森·曼德拉（南非前总统，黑人领袖）将出席世界杯开幕式。

    Portuguese forward Cristiano Rinaldo met with the former South African leader earlier.

    曾在早些时候，南非的领导人会见了葡萄牙前锋克里斯蒂亚诺·罗纳尔多（C罗）。