2014 FIFA World Cup tickets sold out in seven hours as second phase opens

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 13, 2013, 10:55

Nearly 230,000 tickets in the second phase of sales for the 2014 Football World Cup were sold out within seven hours after FIFA`s website made them available.

France`s World Cup hopes dented by goalless draw

Last Updated: Saturday, September 7, 2013, 10:03

France`s chances of qualifying directly for the 2014 World Cup finals were left hanging by a thread following a goalless draw in Georgia on Friday.

Argentina coach waits for injured Messi to recover

Last Updated: Saturday, August 24, 2013, 15:29

Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella said he is waiting to see if injured Lionel Messi will recover and be able to play against Paraguay Sep 10 in Asuncion, Paraguay, as part of the Brazil 2014 South American qualifying tournament.

FIFA gets million World Cup ticket requests in seven hours

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 09:45

Over one million World Cup finals ticket requests were made within the first seven hours of public sale, soccer`s world governing body FIFA said on Tuesday.

Sao Paulo will be ready to host World Cup opener: FIFA

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 20, 2013, 12:20

FIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke said he had no doubt that Sao Paulo`s Itaquera stadium would be ready in time to host the opener of the 2014 World Cup.

FIFA announces ticket prices for 2014 Football World Cup

Last Updated: Saturday, July 20, 2013, 10:09

Global football governing body FIFA has announced the ticket prices for international fans attending the 2014 Football World Cup in Brazil, saying that the prices will start at 90 dollars for initial group matches.

Bomb-detecting robots to boost security at Football World Cup 2014 in Brazil

Last Updated: Saturday, May 18, 2013, 10:54

To increase the security at the upcoming Football World Cup in Brazil in 2014, the Brazil government will reportedly use a fleet of robots that are usually used to neutralize roadside bombs nd inspect areas for traces of explosives.

Ramires to miss Brazil-Italy friendly

Last Updated: Tuesday, March 19, 2013, 14:47

Cheslea mid-fielder Ramires is the latest player to be axed from Brazil`s squad to face Italy in Geneva Thursday due to injury.

Brazil guarantee Maracana completion for FIFA World Cup 2014

Last Updated: Sunday, March 17, 2013, 11:48

Brazil`s 2014 World Cup organising committee has guaranteed that the Maracana Stadium here will be ready in time to host the FIFA Confederations Cup in June.