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What is the purpose of FIFA World Cup?
World Cup, formally FIFA World Cup, in football (soccer), quadrennial tournament that determines the sport's world champion. It is likely the most popular sporting event in the world, drawing billions of television viewers every tournament.
Was 2014 a good World Cup?
Germany became World Cup champions for the fourth time in their history on Sunday evening, rounding off the competition with glory and helping the 2014 tournament cement its place as the best World Cup of all time.
Does FIFA 14 have World Cup?
The 2014 FIFA World Cup is already available as part of a free add-on to FIFA 14 on Mobile. From Qualifying to the World Cup Finals, experience all the excitement of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in EA SPORTS 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
What is FIFA describe in brief?
FIFA — Soccer's World Governing Body Founded in 1904 to provide unity among national soccer associations, the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) boasts 209 members, rivaling that of the United Nations, and is arguably the most prestigious sports organization in the world.
Who won FIFA 2014?
Germany national football team2014 FIFA World Cup / ChampionThe Germany national football team represents Germany in men's international football and played its first match in 1908. The team is governed by the German Football Association, founded in 1900. Wikipedia
Who won the best player in 2014 World Cup?
Still, Messi did score four goals with one assist to help bring his side to the finals....Best Young Player.2014 Best Young Player WinnerWinnerPaul PogbaFranceFinalistRaphael VaraneFranceFinalistMemphis DepayNetherlandsvia FIFA.com1 more row
Does FIFA 18 have World Cup mode?
The free content update contains new World Cup game modes, as well as refreshed versions of the FIFA modes you know and love. Whether you want to build your dream international squad or play through the tournament with your favorite country, FIFA 18 World Cup is the perfect way for every gamer to play the World's Game.
Can you play World Cup 2014 on PS4?
UPDATE: In addition to posting the above tweets, EA Sports has provided VideoGamer.com with a more detailed explanation behind its decision to skip PS4 and Xbox One, posted below. “EA SPORTS 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil is coming exclusively to Xbox 360 and PS3 as a fully featured console game,” said EA Sports.
Who won FIFA 2018?
France national football team2018 World Cup / ChampionThe France national football team represents France in men's international football and is controlled by the French Football Federation, also known as FFF. The team's colours are blue, white, and red, and the coq gaulois its symbol. France are colloquially known as Les Bleus. Wikipedia
What is motto of FIFA?
For the Game. For the WorldFIFAFédération Internationale de Football AssociationMottoFor the Game. For the World.Founded21 May 1904TypeFederation of national associationsHeadquartersZürich, Switzerland14 more rows
Why is FIFA called FIFA?
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) was founded in the rear of the headquarters of the Union des Sociétés Françaises de Sports Athlétiques (USFSA) at the Rue Saint Honoré 229 in Paris on 21 May 1904. The French name and acronym are used even outside French-speaking countries.
Who is FIFA president?
Gianni InfantinoFIFA / PresidentGiovanni Vincenzo Infantino is a Swiss-Italian football administrator and the current president of FIFA. He was elected President of FIFA during the 2016 FIFA Extraordinary Congress in February 2016. He was re-elected as FIFA President in June 2019. Wikipedia
Overview
The 2014 FIFA World Cup Final was the final match of the 2014 World Cup, the 20th edition of FIFA's competition for national football teams. The match was played at the Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 13 July 2014, and was contested by Germany and Argentina. The event comprised hosts Brazil and 31 other teams who emerged from the qualification phase, organised by the six FIFA confederations. The 32 teams competed in a group stage, from which 16 teams q…
Background
The 2014 FIFA World Cup was the 20th edition of the World Cup, FIFA's football competition for national teams, held in Brazil between 12 June and 13 July 2014. Brazil qualified for the finals automatically as tournament hosts, and 203 teams competed for the remaining 31 spots through qualifying rounds organised by the six FIFA confederations and held between June 2011 and November 2013. In the finals, the teams were divided into eight groups of four with each team pl…
Route to the final
Germany were drawn in Group G for the World Cup, in which they were joined by Ghana, Portugal and the United States. Their first match was against Portugal, on 16 June 2014 at the Itaipava Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador. Germany won a penalty on 10 minutes, when João Pereira fouled Mario Götze. Müller took the kick and gave Germany the lead. Mats Hummels added a second goal with a header on 32 minutes, and Portugal's Pepe was shown a red card five minutes later, after he headb…
Match
Nicola Rizzoli, from Italy, was named as the referee of the final, together with fellow Italians Renato Faverani and Andrea Stefani as the assistant referees, and Carlos Vera and Christian Lescano from Ecuador as the fourth and fifth officials. Earlier in the 2014 World Cup, Rizzoli took charge of the Spain–Netherlands and Nigeria–Argentina matches in the group stage, and the Argentina–Belgium quarter-final. He had previously taken charge of the 2010 UEFA Europa Leag…
Post-match
Germany's victory marked the first World Cup win by a European team in the Americas, but it was also the third successive European triumph after Italy and Spain's wins in 2006 and 2010. President Rousseff of Brazil delivered the trophy to German captain Philipp Lahm during the awards ceremony on the stands. Alongside her during the trophy handover was FIFA president Sepp Blatter. As Lahm raised the trophy, the outro of the tournament's official song "We Are One (…
External links
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