Scanners protect World Cup Aussies: photos

Fans said the biometric scanners made them feel safer and found it more convenient because they didn't have a room key to lose.

In order to house around 1200 fans, the Fanatics have taken over Durban Cricket ground for the duration of the 2010 World Cup.

One of the biometric fingerprint scanners in use.

Fans kept themselves entertained between matches by playing the FIFA 2010 World Cup game on the Xbox 360.

Whether it was on a screen, in a stadium or in the bar — soccer was everywhere!

Literally hundreds of Fanatics bean bags littered the bar to keep supporters in comfort.

What is usually the media room has been converted into an internet cafe to help fans keep in touch back home.

All the streets in tent city are named after former and current Socceroos, including Mark Viduka, Johnny Warren, Ned Zelic and Robbie Slater to name a few.

The main bar at tent city is named after former Socceroos goalkeeper Mark Bosnich.

To help Sydneysiders feel at home, the transport meeting point is named after Sydney's most famous meeting place — Town Hall Steps.

In keeping with Australia's tradition of "big" landmarks, tent city included a gigantic Fanatics jersey (just in case you forgot where you were!)

Even the breakfast room is decorated with football memorabilia including country flags, balls and pieces of turf.

The biggest issues with the biometric readers were caused by alcohol — and there was no shortage of beer.

Phil VB, Fanatics site manager.