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From the construction site to the classroom

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 18:59:00 GMT

After their daily toil, construction workers at the Brazil 2014 stadiums are putting down their hard hats and picking up pencils and paper. Overtime pay and a basket of household items go to those who attend every class.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

First phase of work on the Arena das Dunas is completed

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:18:00 GMT

The workers celebrated the end of the demolition phase with a friendly match, while the pitch area has now been marked out. Excavation continues and work should begin on the foundations this year.

New shift in place at Arena de Sao Paulo

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:19:00 GMT

The introduction of a second shift at the stadium means construction work can go on into the night, with some 700 people now working at the site.

The week in Brazil

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 19:29:00 GMT

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

Brazil begins 2014 countdown

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 20:53:00 GMT

Brazil was celebrating on Friday as the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ began, with 1,000 days remaining until the big kick-off.

Landmark moments on the Brazil 2014 trail

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 07:00:00 GMT

Take a look at the key moments from the 2,448 emotion-packed days spanning Brazil’s selection as host nation to the Final of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

1000 days to go until Brazil 2014

Fri, 16 Sep 2011 04:01:00 GMT

In a matter of 1000 days, lovers of the beautiful game the world over will be able to start savouring the footballing fiesta that is the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.

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

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:11:00 GMT

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

Survey reveals Brazilians’ thoughts on next FIFA World Cup

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:42:00 GMT

Positives aplenty were unveiled by the survey, with the majority of those interviewed already looking forward to Brazil 2014.

Work continuing on Brazil 2014 stadiums

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:39:00 GMT

Latest pictures show the progress that has been made at the 12 venues for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, with foundations already laid at some of the new stadiums.

Brasilia and London to work together towards sustainable stadiums

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 18:19:00 GMT

The Estadio Nacional is aiming for an international sustainability certificate, while a technological agreement should be established with representatives from London 2012.

Arena Pantanal construction to be carbon neutral

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 15:48:00 GMT

Environmental concerns are gaining every greater focus at one of the FIFA World Cup stadiums. The aim is to plant vegetation on the banks of the three tributary rivers of the Pantanal wetland system.

Mobility and sustainability

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 22:50:00 GMT

Known for its transport innovations, Brazil 2014 Host City Curitiba will be laying on hybrid electrical and biodiesel-powered buses at the big event.

Pitch guidelines passed on to Host Cities

Fri, 20 May 2011 22:28:00 GMT

The Seminar for Pitch Preparation for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, held with a view to standardising playing surfaces at the event, came to a close yesterday.

LOC puts on pitch preparation seminar in Fortaleza

Tue, 17 May 2011 18:14:00 GMT

A seminar for pitch preparation will take place on 19 and 20 May to standardise the playing surfaces across all the Brazil 2014 Host Cities.

Natal project moves forward

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 01:14:00 GMT

The contract for the construction of the Estadio das Dunas in Natal has now been signed, with the governor of the state of Rio Grande do Norte giving the green light for work to begin.

A venue fit for a Preliminary Draw

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 22:36:00 GMT

The Preliminary Draw for the FIFA World Cup Brazil 2014™ will be held in the picturesque setting of Rio’s Marina da Gloria, overlooked by Sugar Loaf Mountain.

Photos show stadium progress

Wed, 06 Apr 2011 16:03:00 GMT

Construction work is progressing smoothly at the Estadio Mineirao, Estadio Nacional and the Arena da Amazonia as preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ continue.

See photos of Brazil 2014 stadiums’ progress

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 18:57:00 GMT

The Maracana, Castelao, Fonte Nova and Arena Pantanal, all of which are stadiums set to host games at Brazil 2014, have seen progress in their construction and/or modernisation works.

New Arena da Amazonia work to start in April

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 19:05:00 GMT

Construction of the concrete structures is scheduled to get underway over the coming month, with the stadium in Manaus set to be ready by the first half of 2013.

LOC sends stadium agreement to Corinthians

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 21:03:00 GMT

On Tuesday the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Local Organising Committee forwarded a stadium agreement for the upcoming world finals to Brazilian football club Corinthians.

Integration the watchword at Brazil 2014 seminar

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 19:40:00 GMT

Over the course of the three-day seminar in Brasilia, representatives from the 12 host cities were given in-depth information on a variety of aspects of the next FIFA World Cup.

Ronaldo joins Brazil 2014 cause

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 23:15:00 GMT

A veteran of four FIFA World Cups as a player, O Fenômeno is now set to boost Brazil’s 2014 plans as a member of the Sao Paulo state committee.

Brazil 2014 build-up to gather pace in 2011

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:23:00 GMT

This year's schedule features the first official events on the road to the 2014 FIFA World Cup, as well as important decisions in a variety of areas.

Restoration work underway at the Maracana

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 18:53:00 GMT

Renovation work has already reached the upper tier in the mythical stadium. Currently unrecognisable, the Maracana will be a significantly more modern and comfortable venue come 2013.

Accessibility a key aim for Brazil 2014

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 19:27:00 GMT

The competition’s Organising Committee and the Brazilian Paralympic Committee are working together to ensure accessibility for all at stadiums.

Press release on Sao Paulo stadiums

Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:52:00 GMT

The Local Organising Committee for Brazil 2014 has made a press release following talks between CBF President Ricardo Teixeira, the Governor of the state of Sao Paulo Alberto Goldman, and the Mayor of Sao Paulo Gilberto Kassab.