Kick Around the World was an online promotion ran by Disney XD on several of their locations worldwide as a tie-in to the FIFA World Cup being held in South Africa between June 11 and July 11, 2010. Developed by collaborator Curious Media, the address went live on May 11, 2010 supporting the shortcut DisneyXD.com/World.
The website featured a globe showing the countries participating in the tournament. Clicking on one of the flags brought up a window that included FIFA ranks and other stats, a link to the Trade-inator to get a card for that country, and either a video about the players and team for that country or a "Phineas and Ferb Bonus Video", a montage of clips featuring a Phineas and Ferb character.
Five games were included in the Kick Around the World promotion: FIFA World Cup Glory, Hoverboard World Tour, Escape from Mole-tropolis, FIFA World Cup Juggling, and FIFA World Cup Shoot Out. The goal was to accumulate enough miles/kilometers by playing the games to move the ball from Germany (the host nation of the previous World Cup) to South Africa while visiting the different player nations along the way, with all players worldwide adding to the total. Hereafter June 10, this had been achieved, with the ball travelling 43,579 miles (70,135 kilometers) around the world.
As the ball made its way to South Africa, Phineas gave different messages of encouragement on the homepage, commenting on which continent the ball was on its way to and how close they were to South Africa. His last message was "Congratulations! Welcome to Johannesburg. You guys did a spectacular job. Sit back, relax and enjoy the game. Thanks for playing. You guys are our favorite team."
Ball Progress[]
Notes: Distances noted in kilometers are exact, while those in miles are approximated. Times and stretches are sourced to internal data.[1]
| Country | Unlock Date | Unlock Time | Distance Kicked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | May 11 | 12 am | 0 mi (0 km) |
| Denmark | May 12 | 8 am | 311.36 mi (501.09 km) |
| Netherlands | 12 pm | 607.53 mi (977.73 km) | |
| Switzerland | 5 pm | 1,000.26 mi (1,609.76 km) | |
| England | May 13 | 8 am | 1,713.59 mi (2,757.75 km) |
| France | 12 pm | 2,326.24 mi (3,743.72 km) | |
| Portugal | 5 pm | 3,002.38 mi (4,831.87 km) | |
| Spain | May 14 | 8 am | 3,217.48 mi (5,178.04 km) |
| Italy | 12 pm | 4,109.12 mi (6,612.98 km) | |
| Greece | May 15 | 8 am | 4,655.28 mi (7,491.94 km) |
| Serbia | 12 pm | 4,989.55 mi (8,029.91 km) | |
| Slovenia | 5 pm | 5,312.08 mi (8,548.96 km) | |
| Slovakia | May 16 | 8 am | 5,574.23 mi (8,970.85 km) |
| Korea DPR | May 18 | 5 pm | 10,455.56 mi (16,826.59 km) |
| Korea Republic | May 19 | 12 pm | 10,664.44 mi (17,162.76 km) |
| Japan | May 20 | 8 am | 11,250.98 mi (18,106.69 km) |
| Australia | May 22 | 5 pm | 15,467.17 mi (24,891.99 km) |
| New Zealand | May 23 | 8 am | 17,971.56 mi (28,922.43 km) |
| Argentina | May 25 | 5 pm | 23,996.73 mi (38,618.99 km) |
| Uruguay | May 26 | 12 pm | 24,462.34 mi (39,368.32 km) |
| Chile | May 27 | 8 am | 25,368.46 mi (40,826.58 km) |
| Paraguay | May 28 | 12 pm | 26,305.31 mi (42,334.30 km) |
| Brazil | May 29 | 12 pm | 27,223.97 mi (43,812.73 km) |
| Honduras | May 31 | 5 pm | 29,985.17 mi (48,256.45 km) |
| Mexico | June 1 | 8 am | 31,136.71 mi (50,109.67 km) |
| USA | June 2 | 12 pm | 32,305.55 mi (51,990.74 km) |
| Algeria | June 4 | 5 pm | 38,160.94 mi (61,414.08 km) |
| Cote d'Ivoire | June 5 | 8 am | 39,637.08 mi (63,789.70 km) |
| Ghana | June 6 | 8 am | 39,842.21 mi (64,119.82 km) |
| Nigeria | June 7 | 5 pm | 40,537.93 mi (65,239.47 km) |
| Cameroon | June 8 | 12 pm | 40,926.56 mi (65,864.91 km) |
| South Africa | June 10 | 8 am | 43,579.48 mi (70,134.37 km) |
Player Profiles[]
Notes: Stats presented refer to the teams' qualifications before the 2010 tournament. Figures and trivialities are sourced to internal data.[1]
| Country | FIFA Rank | WC Appearances | WC Record (W-L-D) | SPI | Fun Fact |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | 5 | 17 | 55-18-19 | 6 | Ulm Cathedral in Ulm, Germany is the tallest church in the world. It measures in at 528 feet tall and took over 300 years to build starting in 1377! |
| Denmark | 27 | 4 | 7-4-2 | 21 | Denmark is home to Tivoli Gardens, the second oldest amusement park in the world. It opened in 1843 and is home to the world's tallest carousel ride. |
| Netherlands | 3 | 9 | 16-10-10 | 4 | In the Netherlands, when Dutch schoolchildren pass their exams, they hang a Dutch flag and a school bag outside their homes. |
| Switzerland | 13 | 9 | 8-13-5 | 31 | Switzerland has a rich history of folklore or customs and stories. Jack o' the Bowl is a spirit that Swiss housewives believed was helpful so at night they would leave him a fresh bowl of cream to thank him! |
| England | 7 | 13 | 25-13-17 | 3 | Merry-go-rounds that are made in the country of England are built to move in a clockwise direction. But everywhere else, merry-go-rounds are made to move in a counterclockwise direction. |
| France | 9 | 13 | 25-16-10 | 7 | France is home to the Musee du Louvre or as locals refers to it, the Louvre. It is one of the largest and most visited museums in the world and major tourist attraction of Paris. |
| Portugal | 10 | 5 | 11-7-1 | 10 | A famous form of Portuguese art is called Azulejo; it's the art of intricate tile painting. This art form is a long standing tradition in Portugal and hand painted tiles can be found all over churches, schools and other buildings in Portugal. |
| Spain | 2 | 13 | 22-15-12 | 2 | Did you know that every year in Valencia, Spain there is a giant tomato fight? La Tomatina Festival is held every August and 20,000 travel to Valencia to participate in the world’s biggest tomato fight! |
| Italy | 4 | 17 | 44-14-19 | 13 | The very first Pizzeria ever, opened in Naples, Italy in 1830. It was called Port 'Alba, the owner made his pizzas in an oven lined with lava rock from Mount Vesuvius, one of 3 volcanoes in Italy. Mt. Vesuvius is considered to be one of the deadliest volcanoes in the world! |
| Greece | 16 | 17 | 0-3-0 | 36 | The highest point in Greece is Mount Olympus, at 9577 feet, legendary home of Zeus and the other Olympian gods and goddesses. |
| Serbia | 20 | 2 | 14 | Serbia is the largest raspberry exporter, accounting for one third of all the raspberries in the world. Close to 95 percent of the world's top quality raspberries come from Serbia. | |
| Slovenia | 49 | 2 | 38 | Triglav National Park in Slovenia is one of the oldest National Parks in Europe. | |
| Slovakia | 33 | 1 | 0-0-0 | 50 | The inventor of the first parachute is from Slovakia! Stefan Banic built a prototype and demonstrated his parachute invention by jumping from a 41-story building. He was awarded the first U.S. Patent on August 25, 1914. |
| Korea DPR | 91 | 2 | 1-2-1 | 91 | The Complex of Goguryeo Tombs is in North Korea. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site and has 30 individual tombs from the later Goguryeo kingdom, one of Three Kingdoms of Korea. |
| Korea Republic | 48 | 8 | 4-13-7 | 42 | Hallyu is the term for the love of South Korean culture. This includes music, television shows and video games! Hallyu became a phenomenon in recent years in China and Japan and thanks to the internet is spreading to South and North America! |
| Japan | 40 | 4 | 2-6-2 | 34 | Sumo Wrestling originated in Japan and is considered the national sport. Japan is the only country in the world where Sumo is practiced professionally. |
| Australia | 24 | 3 | 1-4-2 | 22 | Australia is home to the longest coral reef in the world, The Great Barrier Reef. It is over 2010 Kilometers long located in the Coral Sea. The Great Barrier Reef is so big it can be seen from outer space. |
| New Zealand | 83 | 2 | 0-3-0 | 92 | New Zealand has only been inhabited by man for 1000 years; because of this the island is rich in natural beauty and home to 14 National Parks. New Zealand's "Island Restoration" projects allow endangered species to live in untouched ecological environments. |
| Argentina | 6 | 15 | 33-19-13 | 5 | The Los Glaciares National Park in Argentina is home to The Perito Moreno Glacier. It is one of three Patagonian glaciers that are not retreating. It has a total ice depth of 558 ft and is a popular attraction to Argentina. |
| Uruguay | 25 | 11 | 15-15-10 | 9 | A Chivito is famous sandwich of Uruguay and is made of beef, bacon, mayonnaise; black or green lives, mozzarella and tomatoes, ham and egg might be added too! |
| Chile | 17 | 8 | 7-12-6 | 8 | The City of Valparaiso in Chile hosts the largest New Year's Eve fireworks show in South America. People travel from all over Chile to attend and even camp out the night before to get a good spot. |
| Paraguay | 21 | 8 | 6-9-7 | 20 | Paraguay owns the Itaipu Dam with Brazil. This dam is the largest hydroelectric power plant in the world and Paraguay is largest maker and exporter of hydroelectric power (electricity made from water). |
| Brazil | 1 | 19 | 64-14-14 | 1 | Brazil is home to "Carnival" which is an annual festival held 40 days before Easter. Carnival is the most famous holiday in Brazil and includes huge celebrations of dancing, singing and costumes. |
| Honduras | 35 | 2 | 0-1-2 | 25 | Honduras is home to The Ruins of Copan which contain ancient temples, tombs and sculptures. |
| Mexico | 18 | 14 | 11-22-12 | 19 | The Ancient Mayan and Aztec cultures of Mexico were the first known people to make chocolate. They first used cacao seeds to make a spicy chocolate drink, which led to other recipes around the world and the flavors of chocolate we know and love today. |
| USA | 11 | 9 | 6-16-3 | 16 | The United States is home to the world's tallest roller coaster! Kingda Ka is located at Six Flags in New Jersey and stands 456 ft high and accelerates up to 128 miles per hour. |
| Algeria | 29 | 3 | 2-3-1 | 49 | Intik is a popular Algerian rap group that blends reggae and Algerian melodies to rap about political issues and send a message of peace. |
| Cote d'Ivoire | 19 | 2 | 1-2-0 | 11 | French is the official language, but Cote d'Ivoire has a large non-French speaking population (Dioula and other African dialects). |
| Ghana | 38 | 2 | 2-2-0 | 35 | Southern Ghana is covered with dense rain forest, partially cleared to plant cocoa, coffee, banana, and oil palm trees. |
| Nigeria | 32 | 4 | 4-6-1 | 33 | Nigeria is the most populated country in Africa with over 149 million people living there. |
| Cameroon | 14 | 6 | 4-6-7 | 15 | Waza National Park is located in Cameroon and is home to many different species including lions, elephants, the endangered Western Giraffe and hundreds of different bird species. Visitors can take Safari tours to the park and explore the wild life. |
| South Africa | 85 | 3 | 1-2-3 | 65 | South Africa is home to the Rovos Rail, a luxurious train line that travels through the country of South Africa featuring royal suites and fine dining. |
Bonus videos[]
Bonus videos were shown prior to approximately a third of the country team videos. The videos relating to Phineas and Ferb were:
- Rock music in Phineas and Ferb — before South Africa's video
- Ferb is a man of action — after South Africa's video
- Isabella asking "What'cha doin'?" — before Ghana's video
- "Aren't you a little young?" — before Honduras' video
- "Where's Perry?" — before the Netherlands' video
- Dr. Doofenshmirtz — before Argentina's video
Other videos included commercials for Kid vs. Kat, Zeke and Luther, and Beezy from Jimmy Two-Shoes.
Participant countries[]
Below is a list of the worldwide Disney websites that participated in the event.
| Location | Name | Website |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kick Around the World | Disney XD US |
| United Kingdom | Disney XD UK | |
| Spain | Chutando Alrededor del Mundo | Disney XD Spain |
| France | Mission: Afrique du Sud | Disney XD France |
| Italy | Calcio Intorno al Mondo | Disney XD Italy |
| Germany | Kick Rund um die Welt | Disney XD Germany |
| Netherlands | Kick Around the World | Disney XD Netherlands |
| Poland | Z Piłka Dookoła Świata | Disney XD Poland |
| Denmark | Spark Bolden Jorden Rundt | Disney XD Denmark |
| Sweden | Kicka Bollen Runt Jorden | Disney XD Sweden |
| Norway | Spark Ballen Rundt Jorda | Disney XD Norway |
| Finland | Pallo Ympäri Maapallon | Disney XD Finland |
| Greece | Kick Around the World | Disney XD Greece |