Brazil 2014 receives record volunteer applications
By David Gold
September 27 – The window for applications to be a volunteer at the Brazil 2014 FIFA World Cup has closed, with a record number putting themselves forward for the opportunity.
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Elite referees undergo workshop in preparation for Brazil 2014 World Cup
By Andrew Warshaw
September 25 – The world’s best referees are being put through their paces at a special workshop at FIFA headquarters this week designed to fine-tune them ahead of the 2014 World Cup finals.
Petition demands “more democratic” choice for Brazil 2014 World Cup mascot name
By David Gold
September 21 – A petition in Brazil calling for a “more democratic” choice of names for the mascot of the 2014 FIFA World Cup has attracted over 23,000 signatories.
Mexico to bid for record-breaking third World Cup
By Andrew Warshaw
September 21 – Mexico is planning to put in a bid for a record-breaking third FIFA World Cup in 2026, Mexican Football Federation (FMF) President Justino Compeán has revealed.
Race hots up for second Moscow World Cup 2018 stadium
By David Gold
September 20 – The battle is heating up between the two Moscow stadiums competing to join the Luzhniki as a host venue of FIFA World Cup matches in 2018.
Russian cities await anticipated World Cup host announcement
By Andrew Warshaw
September 19 – Five Russian cities are nervously waiting to see whether they will miss the cut in the race to be selected to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
Platini happy to change European calendar for 2022 winter World Cup in Qatar
By Andrew Warshaw
September 18 – European leagues could be halted for an entire month before the Christmas period to allow the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup to be staged in winter.
Armadillo revealed as Brazil 2014 World Cup mascot
By Andrew Warshaw
September 17 – FIFA and Brazil 2014 have announced that a yet to-be-named armadillo will be the World Cup mascot.
São Paulo to boast world’s largest LED panel
By David Gold
September 13 – The Itaquera in São Paulo which will host the opening game of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, will boast the world’s largest LED stadium panel.
Russia to use 11 cities for 2018 World Cup
By David Gold
September 12 – Two cities will be dropped from the list of 13 in contention to host FIFA 2018 World Cup matches, Vitaly Mutko, the Russian Sports Minister has confirmed.
FIFA give Maracanã once over as Confederation and World Cup deadlines loom
By David Gold
September 8 – A delegation of FIFA and Brazil 2014 members have visited the renovation works on the iconic Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro.
Platini continues to push for a 2022 winter World Cup in Qatar
By Andrew Warshaw
September 7 – UEFA President Michel Platini has reiterated his call for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to be played in winter to avoid the searing heat of the desert summer where temperatures can reach 50 degrees.
Russian Premier lambasts “disgraceful” St Petersburg stadium construction
By David Gold
September 4 – Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has launched a blistering attack on the construction efforts for a new stadium in St Petersburg for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
World Cup 2014 official ball to be dubbed Brazuca, following Brazilian poll
By Andrew Warshaw
September 3 – The official match ball for the 2014 FIFA World Cup finals will be named Brazuca, a term used by Brazilians to describe national pride in the country’s way of life and which symbolises emotion and pride.
Reports that Rio will host Brazil 2014 quarterfinal match denied
By David Gold
September 1 – FIFA and Brazil 2014 have denied reports that Rio de Janeiro’s Maracanã could stage a quarterfinal of the World Cup.