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FIFA World Cup 2014
The document outlines information about the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil, noting it as the 20th event and featuring innovations like goal-line technology. It details the official logo, mascot named 'Fuleco', the official match ball 'Adidas Brazuca', and the 32 qualified teams. Additionally, the document lists participating venues and stadiums, along with the matches scheduled between June 12 and July 13, 2014.
FIFA World Cup 2014
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- 3. About the FIFAWorld Cup 2014 • • • • • • • • 20th FIFA World Cup 2nd time that Brazil will host the FIFA World Cup First World Cup to use goal-line technology 12 cities will host a total of 64 matches Spain are the defending champions Official Slogan “All in One Rhythm” Will be played from 12 June to 13 July 2014 Total cost – 14000 US$
- 4. Official Logo • Named“Inspiration” • Designed by Brazilian agency Africa • Design shows three victorious hands together raising the world's most famous trophy • Portrayal of the hands is also symbolic of the yellow and green of Brazil warmly welcoming the world to their country • The logo was unveiled in Johannesburg on 8 July 2010. • Some people have however criticised the design • A Brazilian designer Alexandre Wollner says that it resembles a hand covering a face in shame
- 5. Official Poster • Announcedon 30 January 2013 in Rio de Janerio • Designed by Brazilian Agency Crama • Features a map of the country made up from the outlines of football players' legs kicking a football. • Also depicts the Brazilian culture and other features of the Brazilian nation such as the fauna and flora. • The colourful poster represents the beauty and diversity of Brazil
- 6. Mascot • Named ‘Fuleco’ •Represents an Armadillo which is an endangered species in Brazil. • The name was chosen after an online voting process in which 1.7 million people took part • Around 48% people voted for Fuleco • It is a portmanteau of the words "Futebol" ("Football") and "Ecologia" ("Ecology") • It is hugely popular in Brazil, and scores an average of 7.3 out of 10 on appeal.
- 7. Official Ball • Named‘Adidas Brazuca’ • Name was selected by a public vote that received responses from more than 1 million Brazilian football fans • Brazuca received over 70 per cent of the vote • The other names in competition were Bossa Nova and Carnavalesca • Adidas is the official FIFA World Cup match ball supplier since 1970
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- 9. The 32 teamsto qualify for the World Cup are: EUROPE • Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Spain, England, Russia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Greece, Portugal, France ASIA • Japan, Australia, Iran, South Korea SOUTH AMERICA • Brazil (hosts), Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Uruguay and Ecuador CONCACAF United States, Costa Rica, Honduras, Mexico AFRICA • Nigeria, Ivory Coast, Cameroon, Ghana, Algeria
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- 12. 1.Rio De Janerio StadiumName: Estadio do Maracana Established: 1950 Seating Capacity: 77000 Matches to be played: 4 group, 1 round of 16 match,1 Quarterfinal and the Final
- 14. 2. Brasilia Stadium Name:Estadio Nacional Mane Garrincha Established: 1974 Seating Capacity: 71,000 Matches to be played: 5 group, 1 round of 16, 1 Quarterfinal and the 3rd-4th playoff match.
- 16. 3. Sao Paulo StadiumName: Arena Corinthians/Arena de Itaquera Established: 2013(new) Seating Capacity: 68,000 Matches to be played: 4 group including opening match, 1 round of 16 match, 1 Semifinal
- 18. 4. Fortaleza Stadium Name:Arena Castelão/Gigante da Boa Vista Established: 1973 Seating Capacity: 64,000 Matches to be played: 4 group, 1 round of 16 match, 1 Quarterfinal
- 20. 5. Belo Horizonte StadiumName: Estadio Mineirao Established: 1965 Seating Capacity: 64,000 Matches to be played: 4 group, 1 round of 16 match, 1 Semifinal
- 22. 6. Salvador Stadium Name:Arena Fonte Nova Established: 2013 Seating Capacity: 54,000 Matches to be played: 4 group, 1 round of 16 match, 1 Quarterfinal
- 24. 7. Porto Alegre StadiumName: Estadia Beira Rio Established: 1969 Seating Capacity: 52000 Matches to be played: 4 group, 1 round of 16 match
- 26. 8. Recife Stadium Name:Arena Pernambuco Established: 2013(new) Seating Capacity: 46,000 Matches to be played: 4 group, 1 round of 16 match
- 28. 9. Manaus Stadium Name:Arena da Amazonia Established: 2013(new) Seating Capacity: 44,000 Matches to be played: 4 group
- 30. 10.Cuiaba Stadium Name: ArenaPantanal Established: 2013(new) Seating Capacity: 43,000 Matches to be played: 4 group
- 32. 11.Natal Stadium Name: Arenadas Dunas Established: 2014(new) Seating Capacity: 43,000 Matches to be played: 4 group
- 34. 12.Curitiba Stadium Name: Arenada Baixada Established: 1999 Seating Capacity: 41,000 Matches to be played: 4 group
- 37. Brazil 2014 12 June– 13 July
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