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Dempsey, Fulham's American hero

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:12:00 GMT

FIFA.com takes a closer look at USA standout and Fulham marksman Clint Dempsey’s keen eye for goal, positional versatility and overall passion.

Tufegdzic: Nothing is impossible

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 07:59:00 GMT

Goran Tufegdzic speaks to FIFA.com about his Kuwait team’s final third-round qualifier in Korea Republic, which they need to win to keep their Brazil 2014 hopes alive, and their preparations for the make-or-break clash.

FIFA Fan Fest™ concept takes shape in the Host Cities

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:11:00 GMT

Representatives of FIFA, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the 12 Brazilian Host Cities participated in a workshop in Recife on 25 and 26 January to discuss the official public viewing areas for the matches of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™.

Taylor: Bahrain have a mountain to climb

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:45:00 GMT

Bahrain have been one step away from reaching the last two FIFA World Cups™ but while their coach Peter Taylor tells FIFA.com the chances of reaching Brazil 2014 are slim, the Englishman says the Gulf nation has a bright future.

Invitation to Tender for “FIFA Food & Beverage Concessionaire Programme”

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 08:11:00 GMT

FIFA announces the opening of the tendering process and wishes to invite parties to submit tenders for the operation of the FIFA food and beverage operations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ and the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.

Park rules out Korean u-turn

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 18:18:00 GMT

Park Ji-sung today made it clear he will not be coming out of international retirement to help Korea Republic qualify for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™.

Zico: Iraq can beat anyone

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:14:00 GMT

Brazil legend Zico, now in charge of Iraq's national team, tells FIFA.com how his side overcame early doubts to qualify for the final round of Asian Zone qualifiers - and why they can take the next step by qualifying for Brazil 2014.

Lebanon trio out to make history

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:42:00 GMT

Following a 3-1 win in the UAE last September, the club careers of Yousef Mohamed, Hassan Maatouk and Abbas Atwi changed for the better. Now the three are hoping to make history for their country.

Brazil 2014: The stadiums presented

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 14:27:00 GMT

FIFA.com gives you the lowdown on the 12 stadiums that will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil's 64 matches, with interesting facts and figures on these glittering arenas.

Rebelo: 2014 Bill will get vote in March

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:05:00 GMT

Following a Board meeting of the LOC for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo, FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and Ronaldo answered questions at a media briefing in Rio.

Harnik: Austria should follow Swiss model

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 08:11:00 GMT

He may have been born and raised in Germany, but Martin Harnik's international allegiance is all Austria. FIFA.com spoke exclusively to the Stuttgart striker.

Ricketts: We have to be ambitious

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 07:31:00 GMT

Jamaica goalkeeper Donovan Ricketts claims that glory in the Caribbean Cup and an impressive showing at the CONCACAF Gold Cup will count for nothing if the team fail to qualify for Brazil 2014.

Valcke, Ronaldo begin venue tour

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:29:00 GMT

FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and Brazilian icon Ronaldo, in his capacity as LOC Administration Board member, were both impressed with their first host city tour stops in Fortaleza and Salvador today.

Klinsmann: I’d love to play Mexico every day

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 08:58:00 GMT

The second half of FIFA.com’s two-part interview with USA coach Jurgen Klinsmann touches on his admiration from Mexico, player development, his hopes of finding a 'hidden Messi' and the road to Brazil 2014.

Valcke: Time for the baby to be born

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 18:50:00 GMT

FIFA Secretary General Jérôme Valcke and Brazilian football icon Ronaldo successfully kicked-off the first leg of their 2012 roadshow today at the Ministry of Sports in Brasilia.

Klinsmann: USA need to be proactive

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 08:48:00 GMT

Jurgen Klinsmann chats to FIFA.com about his first six months as USA coach, desire to follow the blueprint of Spain and Barcelona and to see more Americans playing in the UEFA Champions League.

Choi banking on prolific Lee

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 01:55:00 GMT

Newly-appointed Korea Republic coach Choi Kang-Hee has outlined his aims for the national team ahead of their vital 2014 FIFA World Cup™ qualifier against Kuwait, with striker Lee Dong-Gook a major part of his plans.

Information on Volunteer Programme

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 17:06:00 GMT

FIFA.com answers some of the most Frequently Asked Questions relating to the Volunteer Programme for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Brazil, set to be launched in the coming months.

Toshack: A huge challenge

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 08:06:00 GMT

FYR Macedonia coach John Toshack speaks to FIFA.com about facing up to Wales in the Brazil 2014 qualifiers and about the scale of the task facing him in developing his team into a force to be reckoned with.

Pekerman set for Colombia post

Fri, 06 Jan 2012 06:25:00 GMT

Argentina's 2006 FIFA World Cup™ coach Jose Pekerman has agreed to take the reins of Colombia as they seek to revive their stuttering campaign for Brazil 2014.

Kruse: Osieck shook things up

Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:12:00 GMT

FIFA.com speaks to Australian striker Robbie Kruse about his move to Germany and his hopes of reaching the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ under German-born Aussie boss Holger Osieck.

Delights and disappointments

Sat, 31 Dec 2011 06:00:00 GMT

Asian and Caribbean upsets, tight battles in South America and a first-ever win for American Samoa were among the latest qualifying tales as the race for Brazil 2014 heated up.

2012 to be a decisive year in Brazil 2014 build-up

Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:09:00 GMT

Operational integration, stadium completions and inscription for the Brazil 2014 volunteer programme are some of the landmark moments coming during 2012.

A start to remember

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 14:55:00 GMT

With 2011 coming to a close, FIFA.com takes a look back at the opening rounds of the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014, in which coaching casualties, upsets and sumptuous goals all featured.

Brazil 2014 LOC looks back at 2011

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 13:24:00 GMT

It was a big year for the LOC of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ as they launched the first official event, made progress on the stadiums, and defined various operational standards.

Short-term plan for Choi

Thu, 22 Dec 2011 08:09:00 GMT

New Korea Republic coach Choi Kang-Hee wants to lead the national team through qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ and then step down to return to club management.

Korea Republic appoint Choi

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:08:00 GMT

Choi Kang-Hee has been appointed as the new coach of Korea Republic, having been tempted to leave his post as Jeonbuk Motors coach.

Lazaroni dismissed by Qatar

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:54:00 GMT

Sebastiao Lazaroni has been sacked as coach of Qatar following the nation's group stage elimination at the Arab Games.

Romario meets Teixeira and Ronaldo at the LOC

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 20:21:00 GMT

The former Brazil internationals met at the headquarters of the Brazil 2014 LOC, where they also got together with the organisation’s President, Ricardo Teixeira.

Ognenovski confident of Aussie future

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 08:37:00 GMT

Sasa Ognenovski has said he is confident he still has a future on the international stage with Australia, saying he thinks he is till in the plans of coach Holger Osieck.

Counting on experience

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:47:00 GMT

A former playing partner of ex-President Lula, Mestre Para is now Construction Manager at the Arena de Sao Paulo, which is set to transform the district of Itaquera.

Women holding their own at the Arena

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 13:45:00 GMT

Of the 100 apprentices who have undergone contruction-skills training at the Arena de Sao Paulo, 20 per cent of them have been women.

Levein positive about Fletcher's future

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:31:00 GMT

Scotland manager Craig Levein believes influential Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher will lead his country's charge for Brazil 2014 despite being forced to take an extended break from the game.

Sao Paulo backing small and micro companies

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:18:00 GMT

Thanks to the increase in demand driven by the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, hundreds of business opportunities are sprouting up across Sao Paulo state.

Sao Paulo working on fan mobility solutions

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:16:00 GMT

Served by two metro stations and one for trains, the Arena de Sao Paulo has a big part to play in the city’s drive to upgrade its public transport system in time for Brazil 2014.

Locals taking pride in Itaquera

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:34:00 GMT

The venue for the Opening Match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, the outlying Sao Paulo suburb of Itaquera is attracting new residents and arousing pride among the locals.

Itaquera goes under the microscope

Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:27:00 GMT

Sao Paulo’s Museum of Football has been investigating the history of football in the Itaquera neighbourhood and have discovered similarities between construction of the Pacaembu and the new Arena de Sao Paulo.

The week in Brazil

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:16:00 GMT

FIFA.com brings you the latest news as the preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil continue.

Navas: Casillas praise pleased me

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 08:51:00 GMT

Goalkeeper Keylor Navas talks to FIFA.com about receiving praise from Iker Casillas after helping Costa Rica draw with Spain, Los Ticos’ quest to reach Brazil 2014 and his own mission to break into the Levante first team.

Honduras tipped in open quartet

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:03:00 GMT

Honduras will be the team to beat in next year's CONCACAF qualifying Group 3, a wide-open affair with Canada, Cuba and Panama all looking like potential spoilers.

Cho ousted after shock defeat

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 06:39:00 GMT

The Korean Football Association revealed poor results and concerns over Korea Republic's qualification for Brazil 2014 led to the decision to dismiss coach Cho Kwang-Rae.

Mexico fancied in formidable group

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:43:00 GMT

Reigning CONCACAF champions Mexico will be heavy favourites to reach the next phase of qualifying for Brazil 2014 in a Group B that also includes Costa Rica, El Salvador and surprise package Guyana.

Captains dominate Asian scene

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:11:00 GMT

The likes of Server Djeparov, Younis Mahmoud and Park Chu-Young have been in inspirational form during Asian qualifying for Brazil 2014 while donning the captain’s armband, proving that a good skipper leads from the front.

Laffor: Liberia should aim to make history

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 07:08:00 GMT

Liberia captain Anthony Laffor has a dream of leading the young Lone Stars to a feat not even national icon George Weah could achieve - qualification for the FIFA World Cup™.

Americans expectant, Wadadli Boyz dream

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:01:00 GMT

USA and Jamaica are the favourites to advance from Group A into the final round of CONCACAF qualifying, but Guatemala have been in fine form and Antigua and Barbuda are eager to continue their fairytale run.

Brazil 2014 volunteer programme explained

Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:31:00 GMT

The registration period for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil volunteer programme opens next year. FIFA.com has the details.

The week in Brazil

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 19:24:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the latest news on the preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

Stadiums progress: Brazil 2014

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 15:21:00 GMT

Check out the latest images of construction work being carried out at the Host City venues for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

USA to open 2012 against Venezuela, Panama

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:37:00 GMT

Jurgen Klinsmann's USA will continue their preparation for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifying with two friendlies at the beginning of 2012, at home to Venezuela and away against Panama.

Ronaldo signs for Brazil 2014 LOC

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 17:20:00 GMT

The highest scorer in FIFA World Cup finals history, Ronaldo, has accepted a seat on the Local Organising Committee of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

European qualifying fixtures announced

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 16:52:00 GMT

All but two of the Groups in European Zone qualifying for Brazil 2014 have had their fixtures finalised, with England, France, Italy and Spain starting out away to Moldova, Finland, Bulgaria and Georgia respectively.