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2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil Host Cities – Part 1

March 25, 2014

The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, set to take place from June 12th – July 13th, has an incredible 12 host cities making it one of the largest World Cups on the books. These 12 cities are spread throughout the entire country, with most of them (eight in total) lining the eastern South Atlantic Ocean coastline of Brazil. This map (credit to FIFA.com) shows where all 12 of the cities are located in Brazil.

2014 FIFA World Cup Host Cities Map

2014 FIFA World Cup Host Cities Map

With the distance between the cities, teams will be required to travel farther than any other World Cup in history. The United States World Cup team in particular will travel a whopping 9,000 miles – More than any other country in the tournament. One thing is for certain, fans that are attending the World Cup this year are sure to get a nice tour of the Brazilian country side!

Six of these host cities have built brand new stadiums specifically for the 2014 World Cup, the remaining six all made significant upgrades to existing structures to facilitate the events. The 12 Host Cities for the World Cup are: Manaus, Fortaleza, Natal, Recife, Salvador, Brasilia, Cuiaba, Belo Horizonte, Rio De Janeiro, Sao Paulo, Curitiba, and Porto Alegre. Each of the 12 cities have something unique to offer:

Manaus

Rio Negro & Solimoes River Meet

Rio Negro & Solimoes Rivers Meet

Nestled quietly in the Amazon Jungle lies Manaus, the capital city of the Amazonas state. The city of Manaus has a population of 1.5 million, and is really only accessible by boat or airplane. As you would expect for a city located deep in the heart of the Amazon jungle, the climate is quite hot and humid! One of the most unique features of this Amazonian city is the convergence of the Rio Negro and Solimoes rivers. The two rivers run for almost 4 miles without mixing waters. The two rivers meet and form the mouth of the Amazon River, which is the second  longest river in the world and the largest in terms of water flow.

Fortaleza

Forro During Carnaval

Forro During Carnaval

Hovering just south of the Equator sits Fortaleza, the Capital city of Ceara and the 2nd city on our list of 2014 FIFA World Cup Host Cities. Fortaleza is the fifth largest city in Brazil with a population of 2.55 million people. Located on the Atlantic Ocean and known for it’s strong winds Fortaleza is one of Brazil’s premier surfing locations. Culturally it is the center of forro, a type of Brazilian music that encompasses a variety of dance styles and musical beats. Luckily for those attending the World Cup, the city of Fortaleza will be in the height of it’s June festivities allowing visitors to be completely immersed in the city’s quite unique culture.

Natal

Maior Cajueiro Do Mundo - Worlds Largest Cashew Tree

Maior Cajueiro Do Mundo – The Worlds Largest Cashew Tree

Known for its warm waters, sand dunes, and sprawling beaches the 3rd city on our list is Natal. Located in Rio Grande do Norte, Natal is the capital city and has a population of approximately 950,000. It is often praised as the safest capital city in Brazil and has the Via Costeria (Or Coastal Highway) to thank for it’s strong tourism industry. Perhaps one of the most interesting attractions in Natal is the Maior cajueiro do mundo, the world’s largest cashew tree. The picture to the left shows how immense the tree is taking up approximately 90,000 square feet and producing more than 60,000 fruits each year. The tree is estimated to be more than 1,000 years old.

Recife

Boa Viagem Beach Coral Reef

Boa Viagem Beach Coral Reef

The 4th city on our list of World Cup Host Cities is Recife, capital city of Pernambuco. It is the 5th largest metropolitan area in Brazil with approximately 3.7 Million people and a serves as a major port city for Brazil on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean. It’s name is derived from the Portuguese word for reef and has some of the most scenic coral reefs in all of Brazil. The Zona Sul (Or South Zone) of the city is where the most picturesque reefs reside. The Boa Viagem Beach, rich with pristine white sands, is the longest urbanized stretch of beach in Brazil and is protected by a coral reef wall.

We hope you enjoyed reading Part 1 of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Host cities, Stay posted for Part 2 which will cover Salvador, Brasilia, Cuiaba, and Belo Horizonte.

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United States 2014 FIFA World Cup Jerseys

March 17, 2014

2014 World Cup United States Home Jerseys

2014 World Cup United States Home Jerseys

The United States Soccer Team Home jerseys for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil were released earlier this month. The World Cup jerseys were designed by Nike, and are a bit of a departure from the jerseys worn in the last World Cup by the United States. The new home jerseys for this year are almost solid white aside from the US Soccer and Nike logos on the front. The new home jersey is a collared shirt that has red trim along the collar and sleeves. The shorts and socks are also completely white. The exact same uniform design will be used for both the Men’s and Women’s United States World Cup jerseys. They were showcased on March 5th, 2014 in a exhibition game Vs Ukraine in Larnaca, Cyprus.

The creative director for Nike, Martin Lotti, said the following about the new United States World Cup Jerseys “The new kit clearly showcases the USA’s national pride and distinct sense of style, while also capturing the nations eternal optimism”. To further spotlight the United States’ national pride the phrase “One Nation. One Team.” is overlayed into the back lettering of the jersey in the players last name. However, this phrase is only visible when exposed to UV light, so this is not going to be a very eye catching feature of the new uniform for the 2014 World Cup.

Clint Dempsey, the team captain of the United States National Team, is excited to be wearing the new jersey. When asked about the new home jersey he had the following to say “It’s always an honor to wear the colors of your country, and this summer we will be hard to miss in an all-white look.”

2014 World Cup United States Away Jerseys

2014 World Cup United States Away Jerseys

Along with the Home jerseys for the 2014 World Cup, the Away jerseys have also been released. The away kit is much more more visually appealing with a solid blue collar area, a white strip around the chest (on the front only) and the bottom of the jersey is all red. The back of the jersey will be all solid red. On the front the white stripe will have the players number placed in the center. Unlike the Home kit, the away jersey will be collarless.

All in all, the 2014 United States World Cup jerseys are rather plain, but still manage to be quite attractive. We can’t wait to see them on the pitch in the upcoming World Cup in Brazil!

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2014 FIFA World Cup Information

March 19, 2013

The 2014 FIFA World Cup is scheduled to take place June 12th, 2014 thru July 13th, 2014 in Brazil. The official slogan for the 2014 FIFA World Cup is ALL IN ONE RHYTHM™. It is more than just a slogan however, it is the underlying mindset and theme that is evident throughout all levels of the event organization. Influence of the ALL IN ONE RHYTHM slogan will be seen in events such as the FIFA Fan Fest, opening and closing ceremonies, and even through various Government campaigns promoting the 2014 World Cup.

Fuleco - 2014 FIFA World Cup MascotThe official mascot for the 2014 FIFA World Cup is Fuleco the Armadillo – As pictured to the left. The voting process for the official 2014 World Cup Mascot was a three month long campaign that was supported by Coca-Cola. Fuleco won the voting with 48% of the vote followed by Zuzeco with 31% of the vote and Amijubi with 21% of the vote, making Fuleco the unanimous winner. One of the most important themes of the 2014 FIFA World Cup is the importance of the environment and ecology. As an Armadillo, which is a vulnerable species, the name Fuleco is a combination of the words “futebol” and “ecologia”. This combination is intended to communicate the importance of behaving in an environmentally friendly manner. (For more information about Fuleco, visit http://mascot.fifa.com/about.php)

The 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil will take place among 12 different cities in brazil, with Rio De Janeiro as the focal point, hosting 7 games at Estadio do Maracana including the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final. Below is a list of all the cities and their respective stadiums.

2014 FIFA World Cup Host Cities & Stadiums

  • Belo Horizonte – Estadio Mineirao
  • Brasilia – Estadio Nacional
  • Cuiaba – Arena Pantanal
  • Curitiba – Arena Da Baixada
  • Fortaleza – Estadio Catelao
  • Manaus – Arena Amazonia
  • Natal – Estadio Das Dunas
  • Porto Alegre – Estadio Beira-Rio
  • Recife – Arena Pernambuco
  • Rio de Janeiro – Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho (Commonly known as Estadio do Marcana)
  • Salvador – Arena Fonte Nova
  • Sao Paulo – Arena De Sao Paulo

On Thursday, September 27th, 2012, the FIFA Executive Committee convened to finalize the 2014 FIFA World Cup match schedule. On June 12th, 2014 at 17:00 local time, the opening match of the 2014 World Cup will take place in Sao Paulo. Group stage games will start at 13:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00 and 21:00 (All Local Times). Knock-out stage matches will begin at 13:00 and 17:00, Semi-Final matches will be played at 17:00 and the 2014 FIFA World Cup Final will be played on July 13th, 2014 at 16:00 in the Maracana stadium.

2014 FIFA World Cup Preliminary Draw

The Preliminary draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup took place on Saturday July 30, 2011. The preliminary draw determines the matchups for the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. These matches will be held in the next few years leading up to the World Cup.

Intercontinental play-offs
Asia – South America
North, Central America and the Caribbean – Oceania

African Zone Draw
Group A: South Africa, Botswana, Central African Republic, Somalia or Ethiopia
Group B: Tunisia, Cape Verde Islands, Sierra Leone, Equatorial Guinea or Madagascar
Group C: Côte d’Ivoire, Morocco, Gambia, Chad or Tanzania
Group D: Ghana, Zambia, Sudan, Lesotho or Burundi
Group E: Burkina Faso, Gabon, Niger, Sao Tome e Principe or Congo
Group F: Nigeria, Malawi, Seychelles or Kenya, Djibouti or Namibia
Group G: Egypt, Guinea, Zimbabwe, Comoros or Mozambique
Group H: Algeria, Mali, Benin, Eritrea or Rwanda
Group I: Cameroon, Libya, Guinea-Bissau or Togo, Swaziland or Congo DR
Group J: Senegal, Uganda, Angola, Mauritius or Liberia

Asian Zone Draw
Group A: China, Jordan, Iraq, Singapore
Group B: Korea Republic, Kuwait, UAE, Lebanon
Group C: Japan, Uzbekistan, Syria, Korea DPR
Group D: Australia, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Thailand
Group E: Iran, Qatar, Bahrain, Indonesia

North, Central America and the Caribbean Zone Draw (Round Two)
Group A: El Salvador, Surinam, Cayman Islands, Dominican Republic
Group B: Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Barbados, Bermuda
Group C: Panama, Dominica, Nicaragua, Bahamas
Group D: Canada, St. Kitts and Nevis, Puerto Rico, St Lucia
Group E: Grenada, Guatemala, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Belize
Group F: Haiti, Antigua and Barbuda, Curacao, US Virgin Islands

North, Central America and the Caribbean Zone Draw (Round Three)
Group A: USA, Jamaica, Winner of R2 Grp E, Winner of R2 Grp F
Group B: Mexico, Costa Rica, Winner of R2 Grp A, Winner of R2 Grp B
Group C: Honduras, Cuba, Winner of R2 Grp D, Winner of R2 Grp C

Oceanian Zone Draw
Group A: Vanuatu, New Caledonia, American Samoa/Cook Islands/Samoa or Tonga, Tahiti
Group B: Fiji, New Zealand, Solomon Islands, Papua New Guinea

European Zone Draw
Group A: Croatia, Serbia, Belgium, Scotland, Macedonia, Wales
Group B: Italy, Denmark, Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Armenia, Malta.
Group C: Germany, Sweden, Republic of Ireland, Austria, Faroe Islands, Kazakhstan.
Group D: Netherlands, Turkey, Hungary, Romania, Estonia, Andorra.
Group E: Norway, Slovenia, Switzerland, Albania, Cyprus, Iceland.
Group F: Portugal, Russia, Israel, Northern Ireland, Azerbaijan, Luxembourg
Group G: Greece, Slovakia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Lithuania, Latvia, Lichtenstein
Group H: England, Montenegro, Ukraine, Poland, Moldova, San Marino
Group I: Spain, France, Belarus, Georgia, Finland

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