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      • Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke says the 2014 World Cup will definitely be staged in Brazil, despite admitting he had been involved in talks with the government to decide whether to cancel the Confederations Cup because of protests.
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  2. In the months and weeks leading up to Brazil’s 2014 World Cup, the country’s ability to host the games successfully was questioned by many in Brazil and around the world as preparations were met with a myriad of problems. But despite the mass protests, the over-budget stadiums, and the broken promises of infrastructure development, the 2014 ...

  3. CBF and government officials have toured many cities and stadiums in the latest months, and 18 states have applied to host World Cup matches. However, the actual number of host cities is expected to be much lower, as FIFA stipulates a minimum of eight and a maximum of ten.

  4. Jun 3, 2014 · Latin American pride is justified. Uruguayans still derive immeasurable satisfaction from their soccer successes, including two World Cup triumphs (albeit back in 1930 and 1950) and a semi-final in South Africa in 2010. Argentina has twice held the trophy, and boasts two of the game’s greatest players ever, Diego Maradona and Lionel Messi.

  5. Feb 22, 2022 · It is clear that the Brazilian government decided to bid for and host the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 Olympics despite the country’s lack of infrastructural capacity. This move reflected the government’s ongoing neglect for healthcare, education, and public security, which had been the pressing concerns of Brazilian society.

  6. Jun 24, 2013 · Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke says the 2014 World Cup will definitely be staged in Brazil, despite admitting he had been involved in talks with the government to decide whether to cancel...

  7. Jun 12, 2012 · Although four of the stadiums are half-finished and the other eight are even less advanced, the government has guaranteed six venues will be ready for the Confederations Cup in June 2013. But...

  8. Jun 12, 2014 · After seven years of preparation and billions spent on new stadiums and infrastructure, the wait is over: The 2014 FIFA World Cup is on in Brazil.