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Bento: We're not the favourites

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:22:00 GMT

"We’re not favourites: Russia have a lot of talented individuals and Israel have proven they are very dangerous opponents for any team,” Portugal coach Paulo Bento.

Mosimane: Attitude and emotion key factors

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:13:00 GMT

"Botswana is a local derby. Most of their players play in South Africa and against them, the attitude and the emotions will be the key factors,” Pitso Mosimane, South Africa coach.

Camps: A good draw for T&T

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:10:00 GMT

"This round two draw has turned out well for us. Round three, on the other hand, will be much trickier." Oliver Camps, Trinidad and Tobago FA President

Gulf challenges await Australia

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:40:00 GMT

Australia continue their Asian education in Group D with trips to west Asia to face Oman and Saudi Arabia as well as a night in Bangkok, Thailand.

China, Iraq seek redemption

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 01:17:00 GMT

In a group which seems to have no clear favourites, it looks likely to be a three-way battle between China, Iraq and Jordan.

Del Bosque warns against French focus

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 23:01:00 GMT

Holders Spain were handed a daunting opponent in France at Saturday's Preliminary Draw but their coach Vicente del Bosque told FIFA.com that his world champions would be wrong to focus just on the French in Group I.

Stars struck by FIFA World Cup fever

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 22:51:00 GMT

Stars of Brazilian football past and present were on stage at the Preliminary Draw for Brazil 2014 on Saturday. FIFA.com caught up with some of them at the event.

Rio draw pits Spain against France

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:23:00 GMT

The road to the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals was laid out for 166 hopefuls at Saturday's Preliminary Draw in Rio de Janeiro and holders Spain face a sizeable obstacle in the shape of former winners France.

The Preliminary Draw results in full

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:11:00 GMT

FIFA.com rounds up the results from the Preliminary Draw which took place at the Marina da Gloria in Rio de Janeiro on Saturday 30 July.

A carnival at the Marina

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 21:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com brings you all the highlights of a veritable festival of music and football at the Preliminary Draw for Brazil 2014 on Saturday 30 July in Rio de Janeiro.

FIFA President attends charity match

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 15:57:00 GMT

Prior to the Preliminary Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil on Saturday 30 July 2011, FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter attended a charity beach soccer match between Brazil and Japan.

When small nations stand tall

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:09:00 GMT

The FIFA World Cup™ has always allowed small countries to stand on a level playing field with their bigger counterparts, and the likes of Uruguay, the Netherlands and Paraguay are testament to that fairytale.

Qualifying history gives Germany belief

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:21:00 GMT

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

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:39:00 GMT

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.

Valcke answers media questions in Rio

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:01:00 GMT

In a meeting with representatives of leading Brazilian media outlets, the FIFA Secretary General discussed topics including the match calendar for Brazil 2014 and possible rule changes.

Get the full Draw experience

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:19:00 GMT

FIFA.com will be covering the Preliminary Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ in a number of exciting and exclusive ways, so you can follow all the fun live from Rio de Janeiro.

The Draw explained

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 20:09:00 GMT

The fate of 166 teams hang in the balance during the Preliminary Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup which takes place on Saturday. FIFA.com offers a run down of what will happen.

Modern qualifiers add to dramatic history

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:49:00 GMT

Ahead of the Preliminary Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, FIFA.com, in the second of a two-part series, takes a look back at some of the more memorable qualifiers played down the years.

Classic qualifiers bring joy and tears

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 19:41:00 GMT

Ahead of the Preliminary Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, FIFA.com, in the first of a two-part series, takes a look back at some of the more memorable qualifiers played down the years.

Rio catches FIFA World Cup fever

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:57:00 GMT

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

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 08:48:00 GMT

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

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:58:00 GMT

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

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:35:00 GMT

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.

Pot allocations for the Preliminary Draw

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:18:00 GMT

The pot allocations for the Preliminary Draw for Brazil 2014 were announced today by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter and FIFA Secretary-General Jerome Valcke.

Videos: The very best of the World Cup

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:27:00 GMT

With the countdown to the next FIFA World Cup about to get under way, FIFA.com is treating users to a selection of the best videos from South Africa 2010.

Qualifying tales through the ages

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 12:32:00 GMT

With the draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ set for Saturday, FIFA.com looks back on some of the more weird, wonderful and ground-breaking qualifiers since the first almost 80 years ago.

Rio ready to welcome the world

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 20:37:00 GMT

With the road to 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ set to be laid out ahead of its participants on Saturday, Rio de Janeiro prepares itself to host the Preliminary Draw, a major step towards the competition proper.

The preliminaries in numbers

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:30:00 GMT

Ahead of Saturday's Preliminary Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, FIFA.com looks at some statistics from the qualifying competition's history and some other records on the verge of crashing.

Ivete tops the bill of star-studded affair

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 11:49:00 GMT

Alongside the likes of Ivan Lins and the Heliopolis Symphonic Orchestra, the popular singer Ivete Sangalo will perform at the Preliminary Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ in Rio de Janeiro.

Members, coaches to attend Draw

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:51:00 GMT

A total of 106 member associations from five of the six confederations and 38 Head Coaches plan to attend the Preliminary Draw of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ on 30 July.

Roberto Carlos: Brazil can triumph in 2014

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 15:20:00 GMT

Roberto Carlos spoke exclusively to FIFA.com about his new life at Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala, his spectacular free-kick in 1997, and his thoughts on Brazil's FIFA World Cup chances in 2014.

Galaxy of stars primed for Draw

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 13:46:00 GMT

Zagallo, Zico, Bebeto, Cafu, Ronaldo and Neymar are just some of the greats from Brazilian football who will be helping out at the Brazil 2014 Preliminary Draw on 30 July.

Caribbean hopefuls at the ready

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 14:41:00 GMT

Four of CONCACAF's representatives have already begun their attempts to reach Brazil 2014. Now a series of the region's other teams are set to follow suit.

Asian media laud progression

Tue, 05 Jul 2011 12:03:00 GMT

Now that the Asian preliminary qualifying round for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil has been completed, FIFA.com takes a look at the reaction in the media to the results so far.

A historic day for Palestinian football

Mon, 04 Jul 2011 00:31:00 GMT

Palestinian football took major step in its development as a footballing nation, after it hosted its first ever FIFA World Cup™ qualifier, where they drew 1-1 with Afghanistan.

Rio de Janeiro and Brazil gear up to welcome the world in 30 days

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 11:04:00 GMT

Brazil is readying itself to host the Preliminary Draw for the next FIFA World Cup in Rio de Janeiro on 30 July 2011, when a series of celebrities will help proceedings.

Latest details of CONCACAF play-offs

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:25:00 GMT

The latest fixture information regarding the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil play-off matches in the North, Central America and Caribbean Zone has been released.

Montserrat to kick off preliminary competition for 2014 FIFA World Cup

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:43:00 GMT

Montserrat are poised to host Belize in what will be the maiden qualifier for Brazil 2014, for which no changes with regard to the allocation of places have been made.

Brazil 2014 draw stirs Asian hopefuls

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:02:00 GMT

FIFA.com reviews the Asian qualifying draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ which has thrown up a host of intriguing match-ups as some of the continents smaller footballing nations seek a share of the spotlight.

Asia's Brazil 2014 draw made

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 11:26:00 GMT

The AFC has conducted the draw for Asia’s first and second round qualifiers for Brazil 2014.