The 2014 FIFA World Cup was hosted in Brazil from June 12 to July 13, with 32 national teams competing across 12 venues in 12 Brazilian cities. A total of 64 matches were played between the teams that qualified through various continental competitions along with host nation Brazil.

2. HOST COUNTRY :- BRAZIL
DATES:- 12 JUNE TO 13 JULY [32 DAYS]
TEAMS:- 32 [FROM 5 CONFEDRATIONS]
VENUES:- 12 [IN TWELVE HOST CITIES]

5. The national teams of 31 countries
advanced through qualification
competitions to participate with the host
nation Brazil in the final tournament. A
total of 64 matches were played in 12 cities
across Brazil in either new or redeveloped
stadiums.