Rio catches FIFA World Cup fever

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

The atmosphere is building for the first major event on path to Brazil 2014, with official logos widely visible and Marina da Gloria ready to host the Preliminary Draw. 


Exiled nations eye World Cup return

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

From Egypt through Colombia to Hungary, FIFA.com looks at some of the nations aiming to end extended absences from the FIFA World Cup by qualifying for Brazil 2014.  


Blatter: We have confidence in Brazil

July 27th, 2011 FIFA.com - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ - News Posted in World Cup 2010 No Comments »

Three days prior to the Preliminary Draw for Brazil 2014, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter fielded questions from the media at a press conference held in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday.


Thrills aplenty on the road to South Africa

July 27th, 2011 FIFA.com - 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ - News Posted in World Cup 2010 No Comments »

Before the Preliminary Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, FIFA.com remembers some of the best qualifying matches from the last edition, featuring a thumping for Argentina and an African classic.