Next up for the U.S. World Cup team is a key group stage game against Portugal. The setting for the game is the most talked about, controversial stadium of World Cup 2014: Arena Amazonia. (more…)
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United States opens World Cup play at Arena das Dunas
To say there’s been a lot of interest in the 2014 World Cup would be an understatement, and one of the biggest matches of the week will take place today at Arena das Dunas in Natal, where the U.S. team will play their opening World Cup match. (more…)
In the limelight once more: Maracana
One lovely benefit of Brazil hosting the 2014 World Cup: the billion-plus dollars spent on stadium upgrades included a renovation of Maracana, one of the most historic venues in soccer. (more…)
Brazil racing to finish World Cup venues
With World Cup competition slated to begin June 12, construction crews are rushing to finish Sao Paulo’s Corinthians Arena, where the first match is scheduled for Thursday. (more…)
New goal-line technology on tap for World Cup
FIFA is introducing new goal-line technology for the 2014 World Cup, set to launch next month, as high-tech cameras will determine whether or not a goal is valid. (more…)