FIFA.com – 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ – Latest Videos
FIFA.com takes a look behind the scenes as Rio de Janeiro prepares to host the eagerly anticipated Preliminary Draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil qualifiers.
FIFA.com – 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ – Latest Videos
FIFA.com gives you an access all areas pass to the Preliminary Draw in Rio de Janeiro. Go behind the scenes and take a look at the stars and the set-up of a memorable day in Brazil.
FIFA.com – 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ – Latest Videos
The city of Rio de Janeiro itself was founded on 1 March 1565 by Estacio de Sa, and was the seat of Brazilian politics from 1764 until 1960, when it was replaced by Brasilia.
FIFA.com – 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ – Latest Videos
Meeting in Nassau (Bahamas) on 30-31 May 2009, the FIFA Executive Committee, chaired by FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter, confirmed the 12 Host Cities for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.
FIFA.com – 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ – Latest Videos
The winning design was “Inspiration”, created by Brazilian agency Africa. The design stems from an iconic photograph of three victorious hands together raising the world’s most famous trophy. As well as depicting the humanitarian notion of hands interlinking, the portrayal of the hands is also symbolic of the yellow and green of Brazil warmly welcoming the world to their country.