World Cup winners and losers
European stalwarts won title for the fourth time when substitute Mario Goetze volleyed in a brilliant goal seven minutes from the end of extra time.
World's eight 'green' stadiums
2014-03-29 18:58Brazil's 2014 FIFA World Cup is set to kick-off in less than three months. Apart from the action expected on the field, stadiums that are using new technologies are also drawing people's attention.
Beira-Rio World Cup stadium to miss new deadline
2014-03-27 15:20Construction work at Porto Alegre's Beira-Rio stadium will not be complete until two weeks before the World Cup begins, the city's mayor said on Wednesday.
Security preparations for Brazil World Cup
2014-03-26 15:35A member of the Brazilian Army medical group trains people on how to act in the event of chemical weapon attacks as part of security preparations for the 2014 World Cup soccer tournament, in Sao Paulo March 25, 2014.
Robots to protect Brazilian cities during World Cup
2014-03-19 14:45Brazil has secured a 7.2 million US dollars deal with iRobot, a US-based company that makes defense and security robots for the US military, who will create 30 new robots tasked with protecting and monitoring 12 cities during this year's World Cup.
More Brazilian police deaths drive up World Cup safety concerns
2014-03-18 09:30More Brazilian police deaths drive up World Cup safety concerns
Valcke: FIFA not making fast Brazil buck
2014-03-15 08:06The World Cup may continue to attract public protests in Brazil, but FIFA secretary-general Jerome Valcke insisted on Thursday soccer's governing body does not have its hand in the host nation's pocket.
Pele confident Brazil will deliver
2014-03-12 07:23The hosting of the 2014 World Cup is "a great opportunity" for Brazil, the country's all-time great Pele said on Sunday.
Dogs in national football team jerseys
2014-03-11 16:11With less than three months until the World Cup these dogs look ready for kick off. The hilarious gallery features canines wearing the colors of their countries.
Pele fears protests could 'ruin' World Cup
2014-03-11 14:55Football legend Pele fears violent protests in Brazil could ruin this year's World Cup.
Rivelino says iconic No 10 jersey has lost its mystique
2014-03-06 07:20Think of Brazil's famous No 10 jersey and the mind conjures images of Pele, Zico or Rivaldo, swaggering past transfixed defenders with a nonchalant dip of the shoulder before firing the ball past a helpless goalkeeper.
Maradona: Messi doesn't need title to cement greatness
2014-03-06 07:20Lionel Messi does not need a World Cup winners' medal to be considered among soccer's all-time greats, fellow Argentine Diego Maradona said on Tuesday.
Friendly fire will help determine final World Cup rosters
2014-03-05 09:05Brazil-born Diego Costa could finally make his Spain debut on Wednesday when the world and European champion hosts Italy in one of more than 60 friendly internationals being played worldwide.
