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Arena Pernambuco the sixth Brazil 2014 stadium to be handed over

Tue, 21 May 2013 18:33:02 GMT

The Arena Pernambuco was unveiled on 20 May with a kickabout between workers involved in its construction, with President Dilma Rousseff looking on.

Enza-Yamissi: I'm the big brother of the Wild Beasts

Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:22 GMT

Captain of Central African Republic, Eloge Enza-Yamissi speaks to FIFA.com about their quest to salvage their Brazil 2014 qualifying campaign

Lahm: This team is hungry

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:11:00 GMT

In the build-up to the UEFA Champions League final, FIFA.com spoke exclusively to Bayern Munich and Germany captain Philipp Lahm, who also looked ahead to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil.

Brasilia stadium unveiled

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:33:00 GMT

The venue for the first game of the FIFA Confederations Cup and seven matches at Brazil 2014 - the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia Mane Garrincha - was officially opened on Saturday.

The official FIFA World Cup Magazine - Episode 12

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:58:00 GMT

FIFA.com and FIFA TV are pleased to present the 12th episode of the official 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Video Magazine.

INTERSPORT appointed Official Event Shop of Brazil 2014

Fri, 17 May 2013 09:59:00 GMT

FIFA and INTERSPORT International Corp. GmbH have today announced an agreement which sees INTERSPORT become the Official Event Shop of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.

A tale of two Iranian legends

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:51:00 GMT

Iran have said goodbye to two of their greats with Ali Karimi and Mehdi Mahdavikia - the latter a member of Team Melli’s famed France 1998 generation - recently announcing their retirements.

LOC meeting introduces FIFA Confederations Cup volunteers

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:58:00 GMT

Ticket sales already over 640,000 and due to restart in June, with the possibility of breaking the existing competition record.

LOC Board hold last general meeting before FIFA Confederations Cup

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:09:00 GMT

With 30 days to go before the big kick-off, over 640,000 tickets have been sold for the tournament, while a new round of operational meetings will start on Friday in Rio de Janeiro.

Low names experimental squad

Thu, 16 May 2013 15:26:00 GMT

Germany coach Joachim Low has named four uncapped players in his squad for friendlies against USA and Ecuador.

Nasri returns to France squad

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:35:00 GMT

Samir Nasri has been named in the France squad for the first time in ten months as Dider Deschamps prepares to take his side to South America for friendlies against Uruguay and Brazil.

Montero: I've never experienced anything like this

Thu, 16 May 2013 08:24:00 GMT

Ecuador winger Jefferson Montero chats to FIFA.com about his team's historic high in the FIFA/Coca-Cola World Ranking and his dreams of reaching Brazil 2014.

Sabella mulls over Messi absence

Thu, 16 May 2013 05:36:00 GMT

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella says Lionel Messi's possible absence from upcoming Brazil 2014 qualifiers would allow the opportunity to look at other options.

Whitmore: Jamaica need goals now

Thu, 16 May 2013 00:07:00 GMT

The Reggae Boyz are looking up from the bottom of the CONCACAF standings, but coach Theodore Whitmore isn't worried about his goal-shy islanders in the face of all-or-nothing June qualifiers against Mexico, USA and Honduras.

Delivery of Arena de Sao Paulo confirmed for December 2013

Wed, 15 May 2013 23:32:00 GMT

The delivery of the Arena de Sao Paulo, venue of the opening match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™, has been confirmed for 31 December 2013.

Maracana ready for the FIFA Confederations Cup

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:37:00 GMT

The venue for the finals of the Brazil 2013 and Brazil 2014, the Maracana came in for praise from visiting dignitaries on Wednesday.

Nkoulou: I can't imagine Brazil without Cameroon

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:48:00 GMT

Marseille defender Nicolas N'Koulou chats to FIFA.com about his South Africa 2010 experience, captaining Cameroon and their mission to qualify for Brazil 2014.

Praise for Natal on construction work progress

Mon, 13 May 2013 22:50:00 GMT

On the latest Host City tour, the FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke praised the progress made at Natal's Estadio das Dunas, while also making a symbolic handover of 2014 FIFA World Cup tickets to workers.

The official FIFA World Cup Magazine - Episode 11

Sat, 11 May 2013 08:10:00 GMT

The 11th episode of the official 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Video Magazine features king prawns, a left-back and dune buggies.

Amrouche keeping pressure off Kenya players

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:09:00 GMT

Kenya coach Adel Amrouche has said that he will not be heaping pressure on his players ahead of their vital Brazil 2014 qualifiers against Nigeria and Malawi.

Tejada: Panama need work, work & more work

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:32:00 GMT

Panama’s powerhouse forward Luis Tejada speaks to FIFA.com about life at Toluca, if playing in Mexico will be an advantage when he comes up against El Tri, and Los Canaleros' bid to reach Brazil 2014.

Vizcarrondo: There’s no room for doubt

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:05:00 GMT

Venezuela are battling to earn a place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil and FIFA.com recently caught up with centre-back Oswaldo Vizcarrondo, who is determined to lead La Vinotinto to their first ever FIFA World Cup.

Online store launched for FIFA World Cup™ merchandise

Wed, 08 May 2013 13:03:00 GMT

From today, football fans all over the world will have the opportunity to embrace the excitement of the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup 2013 and 2014 FIFA World Cup on FIFA's new e-commerce platform.

Saevarsson: Icelandic football has a bright future

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:39:00 GMT

Iceland international Birkir Saevarsson spoke exclusively to FIFA.com about life in his home country, the improvement in facilities there and Iceland's hopes of qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil.

An iconic venue from the Rio skies

Mon, 06 May 2013 17:30:00 GMT

Every Monday, FIFA.com delivers you a football-related photo you won’t be able to resist paying a second glance to. This week’s shows 'The Wonderful City' looking down on one of the world's most wonderful stadiums.

Riise quits international scene

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:03:00 GMT

Fulham left-back John Arne Riise has announced his international retirement, bringing down the curtain on a Norway career in which he has won a record 110 caps.

The official FIFA World Cup Magazine - Episode 10

Sat, 04 May 2013 08:47:00 GMT

FIFA.com and FIFA TV bring you the tenth episode of the official 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Video Magazine. We join a Brazilian delegation's visit to the Home of FIFA and introduce you to three more host cities.

Stadiums update - April 2013

Fri, 03 May 2013 21:11:00 GMT

The reopening of the Maracana is the highlight of the latest images of the stadiums set to host Brazil 2013 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Amoroso: Brasilia has grown a lot

Fri, 03 May 2013 11:10:00 GMT

Former Brazil striker Marcio Amoroso speaks to FIFA.com about his old hometown of Brasilia as we continue our series on the FIFA World Cup and FIFA Confederations Cup host cities

Bangura determined to make history again

Fri, 03 May 2013 06:57:00 GMT

Umaru Bangura tells FIFA.com he is hoping to help Sierra Leone to an unlikely qualification for Brazil 2014 having been a key member of the nation’s historic appearance at a previous FIFA tournament ten years ago.

Svensson: I want Ravelli’s record

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:29:00 GMT

Sweden veteran Anders Svensson speaks to FIFA.com about his quest to break Thomas Ravelli's national cap record, his favourite FIFA World Cup™ memories and his hopes for Brazil 2014.

The official FIFA World Cup Magazine - Episode 9

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:39:00 GMT

FIFA.com and FIFA TV are pleased to present the ninth episode of the official 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Video Magazine. In this edition we focus on carnival and football in the Amazon region.

Chamanga: Brazil our next target

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 09:04:00 GMT

After winning the 2012 CAF Cup of Nations in Gabon, the scene of Zambia's nadir 20 years ago, their forward James Chamanga tells FIFA.com that their next target is to reach their maiden FIFA World Cup finals.

Clichy unhappy over France snub

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:57:00 GMT

Manchester City defender Gael Clichy has expressed his unhappiness at his continued omission from the France squad, insisting: "I deserve my place".

LOC stages operational tests at the Mineirao

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:35:00 GMT

The Brazil 2014 Local Organising Committee held tests in 14 operational areas at Wednesday’s friendly between Brazil and Chile at the Mineirao.

Brazil held by Chile

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 07:40:00 GMT

Rever and Neymar were on target for FIFA World Cup™ hosts Brazil but they couldn't secure a win, with Eduardo Vargas securing a 2-2 draw for Chile.

Ronaldo: Spain are the big favourites

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:09:00 GMT

Brazilian legend Ronaldo has praised the quality of Spain's style and players and named them the team to beat in both 2013 and 2014, while also describing what makes Vicente del Bosque a great coach.

The official FIFA World Cup Magazine - Episode 8

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 06:54:00 GMT

FIFA.com and FIFA TV bring you the eighth episode of the official 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Video Magazine. In this edition, we turn our attentions to the host city of Fortaleza, where excitement is already building ahead of next year's tournament.

Osvaldo: Fortaleza is a really beautiful city

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:13:00 GMT

Sao Paulo and Brazil forward Osvaldo speaks to FIFA.com about his hometown of Fortaleza, which is one of the venues for the upcoming FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.

Busacca: Consistency is crucial for referees

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 08:29:00 GMT

Referees shortlisted for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ attended an intensive four-day seminar in Zurich with FIFA’s Head of Refereeing, Massimo Busacca, detailing to FIFA.com some of the key areas that were focussed upon.

Milutin fired as Rwanda coach

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 14:05:00 GMT

Rwanda have parted company with Sredojovic Milutin after the African side have so far struggled in qualifying for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™, claiming just one point in Group E.

Stadiums Progress – First fortnight of April 2013

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 16:37:00 GMT

In our Stadiums Progress feature for the first half of April, we turn the spotlight on the Arena Pernambuco in Recife, which will be open to the public for guided tours from Sunday 21 April.

Second chance for late bloomer Bakos

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:51:00 GMT

A latecomer to the international scene, Marek Bakos took an unorthodox route to the top. FIFA.com spoke exclusively to the Slovakian forward.

Cahill: My passion is as strong as ever

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 02:50:00 GMT

Australia’s talismanic midfielder Tim Cahill chats to FIFA.com about his international career, the Socceroos' Brazil 2014 ambitions, new life in New York, giving back to the game and how a Samoan heritage shaped his personality.

The official FIFA World Cup Magazine - Episode 7

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:14:00 GMT

FIFA.com and FIFA TV bring you the seventh episode of the official 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ Video Magazine. In this episode, we focus on the official venue of Salvador, a look at capoeira and the Arena Fonte Nova.

Sierra Leone appoint McKinstry

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 15:31:00 GMT

Sierra Leone have named Johnny McKinstry as caretaker coach following the resignation of Lars Olof Mattsson.

Northern Ireland – Russia qualifier rescheduled

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:10:00 GMT

The Group F 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil qualifier between Northern Ireland and Russia, postponed last month, will now be played on Wednesday 14 August 2013.

Paredes, Chile’s knight in shining armour

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:45:00 GMT

FIFA.com caught up with Chilean international Esteban Paredes to discuss the series of events that placed him in the line-up for his country's 2-0 win over Uruguay where the Atalante man tallied Chile's first goal.

Williamson sacked by Uganda

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 17:07:00 GMT

Uganda have parted company with national team coach Bobby Willamson, with the African nation currently sat bottom of FIFA World Cup™ qualifying Group J.

The official FIFA World Cup Magazine - Episode 6

Sat, 06 Apr 2013 16:50:00 GMT

FIFA.com and FIFA TV bring you the sixth episode of the official 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Video Magazine. This installment features host city Recife, a look back at the 1950 FIFA World Cup and Frevo, a legendary form of music and dance.

Salvador opens Brazil 2014's third new stadium

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 19:48:00 GMT

Opened on 5 April President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff, the newly completed Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador will host three matches at this June’s FIFA Confederations Cup, ahead of another six at Brazil 2014.