Your Team-by-Team Guide to The World Cup Bases in South Africa
In this guide to the official World Cup camps announced by FIFA this week, Neal points out: Remember, altitude could be a vital factor. Games in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Rustenburg, Bloemfontein, and Polokwane will be played at around 5,000 feet, the height of the average European ski resort. The air is thin, and acclimation is vital. Durban, Port Elizabeth, and Cape Town are, obviously, at sea …