FIFA and LOC delighted at Pele’s involvement in Preliminary Draw

July 30th, 2011 FIFA.com - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ - News Posted in World Cup 2010 No Comments »

The legendary former international was invited back in April to take part in the first event of the FIFA World Cup Brazil.


Statement regarding abandoned 2014 FIFA World Cup Qualifier Myanmar against Oman

July 29th, 2011 FIFA.com - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ - News Posted in World Cup 2010 No Comments »

The Bureau of the Organising Committee has confirmed that the result Myanmar-Oman, which was brought to a sudden close by the referee, is final.


Qualifying history gives Germany belief

July 29th, 2011 FIFA.com - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ - News Posted in World Cup 2010 No Comments »

FIFA.com examines Germany’s incredible FIFA World Cup qualifying record, which has seen the three-time champions lose just twice in 74 matches, making them a feared team in Saturday’s Preliminary Draw.


Blatter welcomes Japanese youngsters to Rio

July 28th, 2011 FIFA.com - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ - News Posted in World Cup 2010 No Comments »

Four children from the tsunami-hit Japanese prefecture of Iwate today enjoyed a kick-about with FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter as they began a dream visit to Rio de Janeiro.