Fifa has announced that the 2010 World Cup in South Africa will take place between 11 June and 11 July.
World football's Executive Committee has also decided to keep the qualifying format from the last World Cup so the host's place is guaranteed.
"We didn't change anything," said Fifa president Sepp Blatter.
Blatter reiterated that Fifa had faith in South Africa, but added: "...we have said that they should bring a little bit of fire to the preparations."
The decision to keep the same number of qualifying places will see five African teams plus South Africa secure a place in the tournament.
In addition, there will be places for 13 European countries, five Asian and Oceania teams, and a total of eight for South America and the Central American region.
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