FIFA World Cup

Brazil to hold World Cup talks

1 May 2012 Brazilian Minister of Sports Aldo Rebelo has agreed to meet the FIFA leadership to discuss preparations for the 2014 World Cup and Confederations Cup.

Blatter warns against fixing

22 Mar 2012

FIFA President Sepp Blatter warned match fixing is a "scourge" that is already undermining the game.

Brazil and FIFA spat over

9 Mar 2012 A war of words brought uncertainty over World Cup preparations, but after FIFA apologised and Brazil approved a key bill, both sides are moving forward.

Stadium faces drop from 2014 World Cup

3 Mar 2012 FIFA inspectors may have an unpleasant surprise when they visit Beira-Rio Stadium in Brazil next week, finding an empty construction site.

Bebeto joins 2014 team

17 Feb 2012 Bebeto, who helped Brazil win the 1994 World Cup, has become the final member appointed to the 2014 World Cup organising committee.

FIFA to probe South Africa games

8 Feb 2012 The South African Football Association says FIFA will 'prioritise' investigations into allegations that games in South Africa were fixed ahead of the 2010 World Cup.

Brazil avoiding fight with FIFA

21 Jan 2012 Brazil government shrugs off FIFA concerns over 2014 World Cup preparations, particularly the selling of alcohol at venues.

Bosnia-Herzegovina re-signs Susic

6 Jan 2012 Bosnia-Herzegovina coach Safet Susic's contract has been extended as part of the country's bid to qualify for the 2014 World Cup.

Court rejects FIFA appeal

28 Dec 2011 A document naming FIFA World Cup officials who took kickbacks will be allowed to be published after a Swiss court rejected an appeal to block it.

Romario: Brazil at risk of not progressing

24 Dec 2011 Former World Cup winner Romario believes the current Brazil team form is poor enough it may not get past the first round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Call for NZ pro league

10 Dec 2011 Auckland City's coach says New Zealand badly needs a professional football league after his amateur side was knocked out of the Club World Cup at the first hurdle.

FIFA lifts Myanmar ban

8 Nov 2011 Football's governing body FIFA has lifted a ban on Myanmar's participation in the 2018 World Cup.

Pele tips strong Brazil

28 Oct 2011 Despite indifferent recent form Brazil will be favourite at its home World Cup in 2014, legendary former player Pele says.

Kennedy's hot streak continues

12 Oct 2011 Josh Kennedy's eighth goal in five internationals caps a 3-0 win over Oman which all but assures Australia of a spot in the next phase of World Cup qualifiers.