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Rebuilt Aussies aim for hat-trick
After ending a 32-year drought in reaching the 2006 FIFA World Cup™, a new-look Australia have overcome the pain associated with those failed campaigns and are optimistic of a third straight appearance on the world stage.
Sabella names foreign-based squad for Ecuador
Argentina coach Alejandro Sabella has named an 18-man squad of foreign-based players for his team's FIFA World Cup qualifier against Ecuador and friendly with Brazil.
Farina’s PNG aiming to defy odds
Papua New Guinea may be inexperienced at international level heading into next month's Brazil 2014 qualifiers following years of inactivity, however, the future is looking bright on the back Frank Farina's appointment as coach.
Cahill returns to Australia squad
Tim Cahill was today named in the Australia squad for the first time in nine months but Brett Emerton will not feature in the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ qualifiers against Oman and Japan.
Strong All Whites squad for Brazil 2014 campaign
South Africa 2010 surprise packets New Zealand will begin their tilt for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ next month, with a strong and experienced squad named by coach Rick Herbert.
Works hitting the heights in Brazil
Construction work on the FIFA Confederations Cup venues has reached the stadiums’ higher levels, with workers busy installing roofing and upper rows of seating.
Yingli brings solar power to the Maracana
Yingli Solar has taken a significant step in the drive to make the 2014 FIFA World Cup the most environmentally friendly of all time, with today’s announcement that the iconic Maracana football stadium will be powered by solar energy for the 2014 event.
Abramov: We can reach Brazil
Uzbekistan have been a constant in the final stage of recent Asian FIFA World Cup™ qualifying campaigns, but this time coach Vadim Abramov believes his side have the talent to go a step further and reach Brazil 2014.
Redemption time for Solomon Islands
After treading new ground in their 2006 FIFA World Cup™ campaign, Solomon Islands are aiming to put recent disappointment aside when the football-obsessed Oceania nation hosts the continent’s Brazil 2014 qualifiers next month.
Bani Yaseen: Jordan full of determination
As Jordan prepare to make their debut appearance in the fourth round of Asian qualifiers for Brazil 2014, FIFA.com spoke to their captain, Bashar Bani Yaseen.
Tejada: Panama primed for history
Seasoned Panama forward Luis Tejada spoke to FIFA.com about the challenge of attempting to reach the FIFA World Cup™ finals for the first time in his country’s history.
2014 summit plots FIFA, LOC and government road map
The respective heads of FIFA, the Local Organising Committee and the Brazilian government as represented by the Ministry of Sport today successfully concluded the first joint summit on preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.
'We have to work together'
After meeting in Zurich in Tuesday, representatives from the Brazilian government, FIFA and the LOC gave their views on the discussions relating to preparations for Brazil 2014.
Progress of 2014 preparations discussed
The status of the ongoing preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ came under discussion in a meeting between Brazil’s Minister of Sport Aldo Rebelo and FIFA and LOC executives.
Abbas: Iraq must start with two wins
Experienced defender Bassim Abbas speaks to FIFA.com about his past and future at club level, the success of Iraq’s golden generation, what new coach Zico has brought to the squad and their chances of reaching Brazil 2014.
Relive the Media Briefing
Relive the streaming of the Media Briefing about the preparations for the FIFA Confederations Cup and 2014 FIFA World Cup™ which took place in Zurich on Tuesday 8 May.
Parreira: Volunteers do a vital job
Former Brazil coach Carlos Alberto Parreira visited a volunteers’ seminar in Manaus last week and gave his views on the part they have to play at Brazil 2014.
Stadiums progress: May
Our latest images show the continued progress of the stadiums, with an emphasis on those venues set to host the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.
Euro dilemma for Choi
Until recently European based players formed the nucleus of the Korea Republic team, but new coach Choi Kang-Hee is weighing up his preferred blend of local and overseas talent ahead of next month’s Brazil 2014 qualifiers.
Fernandez: Dad's always helped me
Paraguayan goalkeeper Roberto Junior Fernandez talks to FIFA.com about emerging from the shadows of his father who was in between the posts for La Albirroja at Mexico 1986.
