FIFA warn Brazil over 2014 World Cup preparations

Dec. 19 | FIFA’s top executive will visit Brazil every two months to keep the pressure on to speed up preparations for the 2014 World Cup. Jerome Valcke, FIFA’s secretary general, says ‘a lot of work’ remains to be done, especially on transport...

Pele backs Brazil to host ‘best ever’ World Cup

Aug. 3 | Brazil legend Pele has moved to allay fears regarding his country’s organisation of the 2014 World Cup and believes it will be the best one yet. The South American nation’s preparations have been dogged by speculation regarding their progress,...

2014 World Cup Preliminary Draw in full

Jul. 30 | Intercontinental play-offs Asia – South America North, Central America and the Caribbean – Oceania African Zone Draw Group A: South Africa, Botswana, Central African Republic, Somalia or Ethiopia Group B: Tunisia, Cape Verde Islands, Sierra Leone,...