World Cup chit-chat: Brazilian stadium holds first test ahead of opener

Organisers of the 2014 Soccer World Cup conducted the first and only official test of facilities at Sao Paulo's still-incomplete Arena Corinthians stadium on Sunday, 25 days before it will host the......

Brazil unveils official poster for 2014 World Cup

Brazil presented the official poster for the 2014 World Cup at a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on Wednesday, unveiling bright colors and fluid patterns that evoke the tropical nation's rich flora and......

FIFA tells Brazil it must have beer at World Cup

Beer will sold at the 12 venues of the 2014 World Cup finals, FIFA general secretary Jerome Valcke said on Wednesday as he attempted to close all further discussion on a controversial issue in......

Russia, Ukraine to be kept apart at World Cup, assures Blatter

FIFA President Sepp Blatter addressing a news conference in Zurich. Photograph: Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters Russia and Ukraine will be put into different groups at the 2018 World Cup finals if the......

World Cup chit-chat: Brazil's Ronaldo urges crackdown on vandals

Former Brazil soccer star Ronaldo said on Thursday authorities must crack down if violent protests break out during the World Cup and urged police to "bring down the clubs" on vandals. Strikes and......