1 World Cup Dream Come True

World Cup Dream Job - Brazil 2014

Five years ago I laid out a plan to travel across South America and attempt to accomplish a goal in each country that I lived in. The idea was to inspire others to “travel deeper,” and go outside the normal tourist spots to experience foreign countries like a local. My dreams took me to learn Spanish and get […]

2 World Cup Brackets

FIFA 2014 World Cup Brackets

My final picks are in and I have created two World Cup Brackets. The first is how I think the World Cup will go and the second is how I would like the World Cup to go. I’m back in Rio de Janeiro (for the moment) after a wild trip around Brazil to start a […]

3 Previous World Cup Champions

World Cup Champion - Spain 2010

Here are the last FIFA World Cup Champions and what you can expect from them in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. 3. BRAZIL (2002) – Brazil went to South Korea and Japan in 2002 and beat Germany to win the World Cup championship. They will probably have to go through Germany again (before […]

4 Cool Interactive World Cup Tools

World Cup Tools - Interactive Schedule

Here are four cool interactive World Cup tools that bring you closer and more informed about the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. 4. Interactive Schedule – Scroll around and see exactly where your team is playing each game, or see which games are playing at which stadiums or select a specific date. This interactive […]

5 Weird Demands from World Cup Teams

Weird World Cup Team Demands

World Cup teams have been arriving in Brazil over the past few weeks and you would think all they cared about was winning. Turns out, for many teams, it takes a lot more than just showing up to get them ready. It takes Jacuzzis, specialty soaps and lots of video games. According to a report […]

6 Historical World Cup Facts You Didn’t Know

World Cup Facts

6. The largest crowd for a World Cup match was at the (old) Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in the 1950 final. 199,954 people watched Uruguay beat the host team 2-1. *This one might be important to remember.  5. FIFA President, Sepp Blatter (real name), was once head of the World Society of […]

Brazil Football: Things to Know About Soccer in Rio de Janeiro

brazil football in rio with gareth

(Click here if you can’t watch this video on your device) Your team is chosen for you as a birthright, and from that moment forward, you support those “colors” like a badge of honor. For many fans, this devotion is so strong that they actually tattoo that badge on their arm, back, or chest as […]

Arriving in Rio de Janeiro

My First View of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

It wasn’t until I crawled over the disheveled Brazilian man a slid down into my window seat that I was able to contemplate the journey ahead. Between all the errands, goodbyes and last minute essentials, I never allow myself time to get too excited before a trip. As the plane took flight my mind began […]

FIFA World Cup Match Schedule for Brazil 2014

World Cup 2014 Dates

(See larger map image at braziltheguide.wordpress.com) The teams, locations, dates and times have been set for the opening group matches at the FIFA World Cup in Brazil this summer.  World Cup 2014 Dates: June 12, 2014 – July 14, 2014 Brazil 2014 Host Cities (12): Sao Paulo, Natal, Fortaleza, Manaus, Brasilia, Recife, Salvador, Cuiaba, Curitiba, Porto […]

2014 FIFA World Cup Draw in Brazil

May 22, 1950 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Tomorrow (December 6th) marks a major milestone along the road to next summer’s World Cup action in Brazil – the 2014 FIFA World Cup Draw!  Teams will not only discover whom they play, but also where their games will take place within Brazil. The World Cup Draw will select each of the 32 teams who […]