PaiN_KiLLeR Posted October 31, 2007 Share Posted October 31, 2007 The South American country was the only one bidding to host the tournament, which was due to be staged on the continent under Fifa's rotation system. Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said: "Soccer is more than a sport for us, it's a national passion." Brazil have won the tournament a record five times and hosted the World Cup once before, in 1950, when they lost 2-1 in the final to Uruguay. It is the first time the World Cup is being held in South America since Argentina hosted, and won, the 1978 tournament. Brazil is setting aside around £550m to update its stadiums, including the Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro which hosted the 1950 World Cup final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaiN_KiLLeR Posted October 31, 2007 Author Share Posted October 31, 2007 Would love the be there in 2014 :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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