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2014 FIFA World Cup was the 20th edition of the FIFA World Cup, an international football tournament held in Brazil, featuring national teams from UEFA, CONMEBOL, CAF, AFC, and CONCACAF. The tournament was won by Germany, who defeated Argentina 1-0 in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro. The 2014 FIFA World Cup was the second time Brazil had hosted the tournament, after the 1950 FIFA World Cup. The tournament featured notable players such as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and Neymar.

● Introduction

The 2014 FIFA World Cup was a major international sporting event, with 32 national teams competing in the tournament. The FIFA World Cup is held every four years, with the 2010 FIFA World Cup being the previous edition, won by Spain. The 2014 FIFA World Cup featured teams from Europe, South America, Africa, Asia, and North America, including United States, Mexico, and Costa Rica. The tournament was broadcast in over 200 countries, with BBC, ITV, and ESPN providing coverage in the United Kingdom and the United States. Notable FIFA World Cup winners, such as Pelé, Diego Maradona, and Zinedine Zidane, were involved in the tournament as ambassadors or commentators.

● Host selection

The host selection process for the 2014 FIFA World Cup began in 2003, with Brazil being chosen as the host country in 2007. The FIFA Executive Committee voted to award the hosting rights to Brazil, who were the only country to bid for the tournament. The Brazilian Football Confederation and the Government of Brazil worked together to prepare the country for the tournament, with President of Brazil Dilma Rousseff and FIFA President Sepp Blatter playing key roles in the organization. The 2014 FIFA World Cup was the first time a South American country had hosted the tournament since the 1978 FIFA World Cup in Argentina. Other countries, such as Colombia and Chile, had also expressed interest in hosting the tournament.

● Qualification

The qualification process for the 2014 FIFA World Cup began in 2011, with 207 national teams competing for a place in the tournament. The UEFA European Football Championship qualification process featured teams such as England, France, and Italy, while the CONMEBOL qualification process featured teams such as Argentina, Uruguay, and Colombia. The CAF qualification process featured teams such as Egypt, South Africa, and Nigeria, while the AFC qualification process featured teams such as Japan, South Korea, and Australia. The CONCACAF qualification process featured teams such as United States, Mexico, and Honduras. Notable teams that failed to qualify for the tournament included Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland.

● Teams and draw

The 32 teams that qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup were drawn into eight groups of four teams each. The draw was held in Costa do Sauípe, Brazil, and featured teams such as Spain, Germany, and Brazil. The groups were labeled Group A to Group H, with the top two teams from each group advancing to the knockout stage. Notable teams in each group included Group A: Brazil, Mexico, and Cameroon; Group B: Spain, Netherlands, and Chile; and Group G: Germany, United States, and Portugal. The 2014 FIFA World Cup featured several notable coaches, including Joachim Löw, Louis van Gaal, and Alejandro Sabella.

● Venues

The 2014 FIFA World Cup was held in 12 venues across Brazil, including the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro and the Estádio Nacional in Brasília. Other venues included the Arena de São Paulo in São Paulo, the Estádio Castelão in Fortaleza, and the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba. The FIFA World Cup required significant investment in infrastructure, with the Brazilian Government and FIFA working together to prepare the venues. The 2014 FIFA World Cup featured several notable stadiums, including the Mineirão in Belo Horizonte and the Arena Pernambuco in Recife.

● Schedule and results

The 2014 FIFA World Cup began on June 12, 2014, with the opening match between Brazil and Croatia at the Arena de São Paulo. The tournament featured several notable matches, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final between Germany and Argentina, and the 2014 FIFA World Cup third place playoff between Netherlands and Brazil. The 2014 FIFA World Cup also featured several notable upsets, including the defeat of Spain by Netherlands and the defeat of Uruguay by Costa Rica. The tournament was won by Germany, who defeated Argentina 1-0 in the final, with Mario Götze scoring the winning goal.

● Legacy

The 2014 FIFA World Cup had a significant impact on Brazil and the world of football. The tournament featured several notable moments, including the 2014 FIFA World Cup opening ceremony and the 2014 FIFA World Cup closing ceremony. The 2014 FIFA World Cup also featured several notable sponsors, including Coca-Cola, McDonald's, and Adidas. The tournament was broadcast in over 200 countries, with a global audience of over 3.2 billion people. The 2014 FIFA World Cup also had a significant economic impact on Brazil, with the tournament generating over $11 billion in revenue. The 2014 FIFA World Cup was followed by the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada and the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Category:2014 FIFA World Cup

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