This paper aims to examine child trafficking and child prostitution in relation to the potential dangers of the 2010 FIFA World Cup (FWC) in South Africa. The overview covers key concepts that are relevant for the purpose of this article. The article also discusses child trafficking vis-à-vis the strategies to combat it, and critically analyses strategies in the context of the 2010 FWC. Finally, based on the analysis, the paper takes a position with regard to the potential dangers of the 2010 FWC and offers suggestions for Namibia’s response to them.