It looks like there couldn’t have been a better day to open. Lots of pics and details from the opening after the jump

FIFA president Sepp Blatter, left, delivers his message as South African President Jacob Zuma looks on, prior to the opening game of the Confederations Cup, Group A soccer match between South Africa and Iraq

South African children perform during the opening ceremony

Supporters from both sides representing well

Oh yeah, there was a game too.. ..

South Africa’s Benson Mhlongo, right, jumps for a header with Iraq’s Karrar Jassim, second from right in foreground, and Ali Hussein Rehema (15), during their Confederations Cup Group A soccer match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 14, 2009.

South Africa’s Bernard Parker, right, vies for the ball with Iraq’s Mohammed Ali Kareem

South African Katlego Mashego (L) jumps over Iraqi goalkeeper Mohammed Kassid (C) next to Iraqi Mohammed Ali Kareem (R)

South Africa’s Bernard Parker, second from left, reacts after accidentally blocking the ball near the goal as teammate Katlego Mashego, left, Iraq’s Ali Hussein Rehema, right, and Iraq’s Salam Shaker, second from right look on, during their Confederations Cup Group A soccer match at Ellis Park Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, Sunday, June 14, 2009.

The match ended 0-0.

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