The star-studded draw ceremony, held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, began with a video messagefrom revered former South Africa president and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela.
Pope Benedict delivered a compassionate message, recognising that Africa suffers disproportionately from food shortages, poverty, financial turmoil and a changing climate.
Former South African President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Nelson Mandela will also send a live video message to the "Football for a Better World - From Germany to South Africa" gathering.