Shakira to headline at World Cup finalPop star Shakira will perform before the World Cup final in Rio de Janeiro on July 13, headlining a closing ceremony that includes guitar virtuoso Carlos Santana and rapper Wyclef Jean.
03 July 2014
Suarez kicked out of World Cup for biting opponentUruguay star Luis Suarez exited the World Cup in shame after being hit with the heaviest suspension in the tournament's history for biting an Italian opponent.
Football: Joy for Brazil as World Cup opensBrazil launched the World Cup with an emotion-fuelled 3-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday as an opening day which began with violent clashes gave way to an outpouring of joyful celebrations.
13 June 2014
Football: Trapdoor J-Lo adds glamour to opening ceremonyAmerican star Jennifer Lopez added a dash of glamour to the colourful World Cup opening ceremony on Thursday in a vivid contrast to the violent anti-tournament protests in the city.
13 June 2014
Jennifer Lopez to perform at World Cup opener after allPop superstar Jennifer Lopez will perform at the World Cup opening ceremony after all, FIFA said Tuesday, two days after it announced "production issues" would prevent her traveling to Brazil.
Ronaldo admits most World Cup infrastructure shelvedFootball legend Ronaldo, a member of Brazil's World Cup organizing committee, said Thursday that only 30 percent of the infrastructure projects undertaken for the tournament would be completed.
30 May 2014
Rocky test for unfinished World Cup kick-off stadiumThe still-unfinished stadium hosting the World Cup opening game on June 12 held its first official match Sunday, getting off to a shaky start after delays and deadly accidents marred its construction.
Coca-Cola hoping to score big at World CupThe world's football stars will not be the only ones competing for glory at this year's World Cup in Rio de Janeiro. Coca-Cola will also be running hard.
17 March 2014
Manaus World Cup stadium is 'fantastic': FIFA's ValckeFIFA Secretary General Jerome Valcke on Sunday praised work on the controversial World Cup stadium being built deep in the Amazon rainforest in the city of Manaus.