2014 FIFA World Cup: Where Is It Being Held?

The 2014 FIFA World Cup was the 20th FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament contested by the men’s national teams of the member associations of FIFA. It took place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014. It was the first World Cup to be held in South America since 1978, and the second time that Brazil had hosted the tournament, after 1950.

The tournament was won by Germany, who defeated Argentina 10 in the final at the Maracan Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. It was Germany’s fourth World Cup title, and their first since 1990. Argentina finished as runners-up for the third time, having previously lost in the finals in 1978 and 1986.

The 2014 World Cup was a huge success, both in terms of attendance and viewership. A total of 3,648,748 people attended the 64 matches, an average of 57,619 per match. The final match between Germany and Argentina was watched by an estimated 1 billion people worldwide, making it the most-watched sporting event of the year.

The 2014 World Cup was also a major boost for the Brazilian economy. The tournament is estimated to have generated over $11 billion in revenue, and helped to create over 3 million jobs.

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Location	Stadium	Capacity
Brazil	Estdio do Maracan	78,000
Rio de Janeiro	Estdio Nacional de Braslia	70,000
Salvador	Estdio Castelo	64,000
Fortaleza	Estdio Mineiro	62,000
Curitiba	Arena Corinthians	48,000
Recife	Arena Pernambuco	46,000
Porto Alegre	Arena das Dunas	42,000
Manaus	Arena Amaznia	42,000

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History of the World Cup

The FIFA World Cup is the world’s most popular sporting event, and it is held every four years. The tournament is organized by FIFA, the international governing body of association football. The first World Cup was held in Uruguay in 1930, and the tournament has been held in 21 countries since then.

The World Cup is a prestigious event, and it is seen as the pinnacle of international football. The tournament is contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. The 32 teams that qualify for the tournament are drawn into eight groups of four teams. Each team plays each of the other teams in their group once, and the top two teams from each group advance to the knockout stage.

The knockout stage consists of a series of single-elimination matches, and the winners of each match advance to the next round until the final is played. The final is the most anticipated match of the tournament, and it is played at a neutral venue. The winner of the final is crowned world champion.

The World Cup has been won by eight different countries. Brazil has won the tournament five times, more than any other country. Argentina has won the tournament twice, while Italy, Germany, Uruguay, and England have each won the tournament once.

The World Cup is a major economic event, and it generates billions of dollars in revenue. The tournament also has a significant impact on the host country, and it can help to boost tourism and economic growth.

The World Cup is a global event that brings together people from all over the world. It is a celebration of football, and it is a reminder that sport can be a force for good in the world.

Venues for the 2014 World Cup

The 2014 FIFA World Cup was held in Brazil, and the tournament was played in twelve different cities. The following is a list of the cities that hosted matches during the 2014 World Cup:

• Belo Horizonte
• Braslia
• Cuiab
• Curitiba
• Fortaleza
• Manaus
• Natal
• Recife
• Rio de Janeiro
• Salvador
• So Paulo
• Porto Alegre

The 2014 World Cup was the first to be held in South America since 1978, and it was the first to be held in Brazil since 1950. The tournament was a huge success, and it was attended by over 3 million people. Brazil won the tournament for the fifth time, defeating Argentina in the final.

The 2014 World Cup was a memorable event, and it will be remembered for the amazing atmosphere, the exciting matches, and the incredible goals. It was a tournament that will live long in the memory of football fans all over the world.

Teams Participating in the 2014 World Cup

The 2014 FIFA World Cup was the 20th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial international men’s football championship contested by the national teams of the member associations of FIFA. It took place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014. At the of the tournament, Germany won their fourth World Cup title, defeating Argentina 10 in the final.

A total of 32 teams qualified for the final tournament, which was held in twelve venues in twelve cities across Brazil. The qualification process began in June 2011 and concluded in November 2013. Brazil qualified automatically as the host nation.

The 32 teams were drawn into eight groups of four teams each. The top two teams from each group advanced to the round of 16, where they were joined by the four best third-placed teams. The round of 16 was followed by the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final.

The following is a list of the 32 teams that qualified for the 2014 World Cup:

• Africa
• Algeria
• Cte d’Ivoire
• Ghana
• Nigeria
• Cameroon
• RD Congo
• Ecuador
• Honduras
• Iran
• Japan
• Korea Republic
• Mexico
• Netherlands
• Russia
• Spain
• Switzerland
• Uruguay
• Asia
• Australia
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Chile
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Croatia
• Denmark
• England
• France
• Germany
• Italy
• Portugal
• South Africa
• United States
• Europe
• Brazil (host)
• North America
• Peru
• Oceania
• New Zealand

Schedule of the 2014 World Cup

The following is the schedule of the 2014 World Cup:

• Group Stage
• Matchday 1: 1213 June
• Matchday 2: 1415 June
• Matchday 3: 1617 June
• Matchday 4: 1819 June
• Matchday 5: 2021 June
• Matchday 6: 2223 June
• Round of 16
• Matchday 1: 28 June
• Matchday 2: 29 June
• Quarter-finals
• Matchday 1: 5 July
• Matchday 2: 6 July
• Semi-finals
• Matchday 1: 10 July
• Matchday 2: 11 July
• Final
• 13 July

The following is a list of the venues for the 2014 World Cup:

• Arena Corinthians (So Paulo)
• Arena da Amaznia (Manaus)
• Arena das Dunas (Natal)
• Arena Fonte Nova (Salvador)
• Arena Pernambuco (Recife)
• Arena Pantanal (Cuiab)
• Arena Polons (Porto Alegre)
• Mineiro (Belo Horizonte)
• Morumbi Stadium (So Paulo)
• National Stadium (Pequim) (Beijing)
• NRG Stadium (Houston)
• Rose Bowl Stadium (Pasadena)
• Stade de France (Saint-Denis)
• Wembley Stadium (London)

  Q: Where is the Soccer World Cup 2014 being held?

A: The 2014 FIFA World Cup will be held in Brazil. This will be the second time that Brazil has hosted the World Cup, having previously hosted the tournament in 1950. The tournament will be held from 12 June to 13 July 2014.

Q: What are the host cities for the 2014 World Cup?

A: The 2014 World Cup will be held in 12 cities across Brazil. The host cities are:

• Braslia
• Cuiab
• Fortaleza
• Natal
• Recife
• Salvador
• So Paulo
• Belo Horizonte
• Curitiba
• Manaus
• Porto Alegre
• Rio de Janeiro

Q: How many teams will be competing in the 2014 World Cup?

A: 32 teams will be competing in the 2014 World Cup. These teams were decided through a qualification process that began in 2011.

Q: When is the draw for the 2014 World Cup?

A: The draw for the 2014 World Cup will be held on 6 December 2013 in Costa do Saupe, Brazil.

Q: How can I watch the 2014 World Cup?

A: The 2014 World Cup will be broadcast in over 200 countries and territories. In the United States, the tournament will be broadcast on the Fox Sports networks.

Q: What are the biggest challenges facing the 2014 World Cup?

A: The 2014 World Cup is facing a number of challenges, including:

• The cost of the tournament has been estimated at over $11 billion.
• There have been concerns about the quality of the stadiums that are being built for the tournament.
• Brazil has been experiencing a severe economic recession in recent years.
• The country has also been experiencing a number of social problems, including crime and violence.

Despite these challenges, the 2014 World Cup is still expected to be a major success. The tournament is expected to attract over 3 million visitors to Brazil, and it is expected to generate billions of dollars in revenue.

The 2014 FIFA World Cup was held in Brazil, the first time the tournament had been held in South America since 1978. The tournament was a huge success, with over 3 million tickets sold and an estimated global television audience of over 1 billion people. Brazil won the tournament for a record sixth time, defeating Germany 7-1 in the final.

The World Cup is the most prestigious international football tournament in the world, and it is a major event for the host country. Brazil invested heavily in infrastructure and security for the tournament, and the event was seen as a success by both the government and the local population.

The World Cup also had a significant impact on the global economy. The tournament generated an estimated $11 billion in revenue, and it is estimated that it will have a positive impact on Brazil’s economy for years to come.

The 2014 World Cup was a memorable event that will be remembered for years to come. It was a celebration of football, a showcase for Brazil, and a major economic event.