Pekerman set for Colombia post

Argentina's 2006 FIFA World Cup™ coach Jose Pekerman has agreed to take the reins of Colombia as they seek to revive their stuttering campaign for Brazil 2014.

From the construction site to the classroom

After their daily toil, construction workers at the Brazil 2014 stadiums are putting down their hard hats and picking up pencils and paper. Overtime pay and a basket of household items go to those who attend every class.

Kruse: Osieck shook things up

FIFA.com speaks to Australian striker Robbie Kruse about his move to Germany and his hopes of reaching the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ under German-born Aussie boss Holger Osieck.

Dempsey, Fulham's American hero

FIFA.com takes a closer look at USA standout and Fulham marksman Clint Dempsey’s keen eye for goal, positional versatility and overall passion.

FIFA Fan Fest™ concept takes shape in the Host Cities

Representatives of FIFA, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) and the 12 Brazilian Host Cities participated in a workshop in Recife on 25 and 26 January to discuss the official public viewing areas for the matches of the 2014 FIFA World Cup™.

Tufegdzic: Nothing is impossible

Goran Tufegdzic speaks to FIFA.com about his Kuwait team’s final third-round qualifier in Korea Republic, which they need to win to keep their Brazil 2014 hopes alive, and their preparations for the make-or-break clash.

A start to remember

With 2011 coming to a close, FIFA.com takes a look back at the opening rounds of the South American qualifiers for Brazil 2014, in which coaching casualties, upsets and sumptuous goals all featured.

Taylor: Bahrain have a mountain to climb

Bahrain have been one step away from reaching the last two FIFA World Cups™ but while their coach Peter Taylor tells FIFA.com the chances of reaching Brazil 2014 are slim, the Englishman says the Gulf nation has a bright future.

Invitation to Tender for “FIFA Food & Beverage Concessionaire Programme”

FIFA announces the opening of the tendering process and wishes to invite parties to submit tenders for the operation of the FIFA food and beverage operations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ and the FIFA Confederations Cup Brazil 2013.

Brazil 2014 LOC looks back at 2011

It was a big year for the LOC of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ as they launched the first official event, made progress on the stadiums, and defined various operational standards. 

Korea Republic appoint Choi

Choi Kang-Hee has been appointed as the new coach of Korea Republic, having been tempted to leave his post as Jeonbuk Motors coach.

The week in Brazil

FIFA.com brings you the latest news as the preparations for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil continue.

Delights and disappointments

Asian and Caribbean upsets, tight battles in South America and a first-ever win for American Samoa were among the latest qualifying tales as the race for Brazil 2014 heated up.

Counting on experience

A former playing partner of ex-President Lula, Mestre Para is now Construction Manager at the Arena de Sao Paulo, which is set to transform the district of Itaquera.

Short-term plan for Choi

New Korea Republic coach Choi Kang-Hee wants to lead the national team through qualification for the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ and then step down to return to club management.