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FIFA World Cup - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia FIFA president Jules Rimet thus set about organizing the inaugural World Cup tournament to be held in Uruguay in 1930. The decision to hold the second of these, the 1938 FIFA World Cup in France was controversial, as the American countries had been led to understand that the World Cup would rotate between the two continents. The success of the host in the Cup is a major reason why nations actively lobby to be selected as hosts, as they seek to gain the advantage of a supportive crowd; however, there are also frequent accusations that FIFA arranges favourable refereeing and draws for the hosts. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/FIFA_World_Cup   (2833 words)

FIFA World Cup - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia FIFA president Jules Rimet thus set about organizing the inaugural World Cup tournament to be held in Uruguay in 1930. The decision to hold the second of these, the 1938 FIFA World Cup in France was controversial, as the American countries had been led to understand that the World Cup would rotate between the two continents. The success of the host in the Cup is a major reason why nations actively lobby to be selected as hosts, as they seek to gain the advantage of a supportive crowd; however, there are also frequent accusations that FIFA arranges favourable refereeing and draws for the hosts. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Football_World_Cup   (2861 words)

News24 Fifa president Sepp Blatter says his organisation should take over ticketing arrangements for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The 2010 Fifa World Cup is coming to a city near you - find out all you need to know about the Cities and Stadiums where it will happen. Everyone can score when SA hosts the 2010 Soccer World Cup, but role-players have been issued a red card on over-pricing. www.news24.com /News24/Sport/SA_2010_bid/Home/0,,2-9-1606,00.html   (647 words)

2002 FIFA World Cup - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia As decided by FIFA in May 1996 in Zurich, for the first time in its history, the World Cup was organised by two countries, which also meant that for the first time three teams (South Korea and Japan as co-hosts and 1998 World Cup champion France) received automatic places in the tournament. The 2002 FIFA World Cup (Official name: 2002 FIFA World Cup Korea/Japan) was held in South Korea and Japan from May 31 to June 30. The format of the competition stayed the same as in the 1998 World Cup; thirty-two teams were split into eight groups of four. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Football_World_Cup_2002   (637 words)

All About Football: June 2005 FIFA World Cup, FIFA Confederations Cup,UEFA Champions League, UEFA Cup, English Premier League, La Liga, International, Asia League, Copa America, French League, German League But he has stepped down after the Socceroos came home from the FIFA Confederations Cup without a single point, losing all three Group games 4-3 to hosts Germany, 4-2 against Argentina and 2-0 to Tunisia. His three goals, all from set-pieces, have proved a major factor in steering them to their first FIFA Confederations Cup final since the first edition in 1992, but just as important has been his role as the player through whom virtually all their attacks are routed. allaboutfootballworld.blogspot.com /2005_06_01_allaboutfootballworld_archive.html#111927063875816969   (9370 words)

2005 FIFA Confederations Cup. World champions Brazil will face European champions Greece in the group stage of the 2005 FIFA Confederations Cup while hosts Germany meet Argentina. The draw at the Alte Oper opera in Frankfurt, places world champions Brazil, who won the Confederations Cup in 1997, in Group B with Japan, Mexico and Greece while Germany are joined in Group A by Tunisia and Australia plus Argentina. The Confederations Cup final is set for June 29 in Frankfurt. www.maldivesinfo.gov.mv /news.php?newsid=4680   (101 words)

2006 FIFA World Cup Worldcup News Fixtures Download World Cup Spreadsheet For the first time, the 2006 FIFA World Cup presents the opportunity for the event to be held in a united Germany, whit cities in what was formerly East Germany, being included as hosts. The overall philosophy for the 2006 FIFA World Cup is to invite the world to a joyful celebration in the heart of Europe, "Die Welt zu Gast bei Freunden". 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™, FIFA World Cup™, the Official Emblem, the Official Mascots and the FIFA World Cup Trophy are FIFA copyright material and/or are FIFA trademarks registered in numerous territories around the world. www.2006fifaworldcup.co.uk   (392 words)

A comprehensive listing of every FIFA World Cup game ever. Discussions for the competition began at the turn of the century, when FIFA was established, and in the late 1920s preparations for the first World Cup were underway as Uruguay became the inaugural hosts by offering to provide the stadium and paying the visiting teams' expenses. Only seven countries have ever won the World Cup: Brazil (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994), the former West Germany (1954, 1974, 1990), Italy (1934, 1938, 1982), Uruguay (1930, 1950), Argentina (1978, 1986), England (1966) and the latest addition to the list of Honour France (1998) The amount of teams submited to take part in the 2002 Qualifying rounds is up to 195. www.fifaworldcup.co.uk   (190 words)

FIFA.com As well as the finalists, Mexico, Australia, Tunisia, Japan, Greece and hosts Germany all played a significant role in making the dress rehearsal for the FIFA World Cup™ Germany 2006 a huge success. Following a fortnight of fantastic football in Germany, Brazil lifted the FIFA Confederations Cup for the second time in their history. The FIFA Confederations Cup Germany 2005: A true festival of football www.fifa.com /en/cc2005/index.html   (149 words)

South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup ™ 2010 South Africa - South Africa 2010 . org soccer world cup The building, with its distinctive football-shaped dome, will be the headquarters of Fifa and the local organising committee during the 2010 World Cup. South Africa owes it to the football world to prepare properly for the 2010 Soccer World Cup, President Thabo Mbeki has said, challenging South Africans to work together to ensure that the country hosts "the best Soccer World Cup ever". South Africa 2010 FIFA World Cup ™ 2010 South Africa - South Africa 2010. www.southafrica2010.org   (300 words)

2002 FIFA World Cup Korea In the end, they help make the 2002 FIFA World Cup the greatest tournament ever by creating an exciting atmosphere among the players and spectators and in the process convey the lesson that harmony is the key to every success. The 2002 FIFA World Cup has three computer-generated mascots, The main characters in an animated film live high in the sky in a place called Atmozone. Thus Koreans are excited about co-hosting the 2002 World Cup Finals - first time ever in Asia - with Japan and hope that the championships will put a favorable spotlight on the country in much the same way the 1988 Summer Olympics did. www.asianinfo.org /asianinfo/issues/2002_fifa_world_cup_korea.htm   (1325 words)

Ronaldo By 1994 he joined the squad of the national team but didn't get to play a single minute on the pitch of the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the USA. Chosen the World's best player in 1996 and 1997 he had a disappointing performance during the 1998 World Cup, scoring only 4 goals, and losing the final to hosts France. He scored 8 goals during the tournament (and tied with Pele for a Brazilian record 12 total World Cup goals), leading Brazil to win an unprecedented fifth World Championship. www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ro/Ronaldo.html   (215 words)

Worldwide Soccer information at SoccerNetUsa.com The Center of Soccer Tournaments and World Cup Soccer 2006 It was also home to the famous final of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup in which the hosts beat China on penalty kicks. After the match, the Seleçao finally got their hands on the FIFA World Cup trophy, after getting to keep the old Jules Rimet as a keepsake once they won it for a third time in 1970. The South Americans claimed their fourth FIFA World Cup in a penalty shootout after what can only be called an anticlimactic contest. www.soccernetusa.com /stadium_rose_bowl.htm   (910 words)

sundaytimes.co.za :: Home of the Sunday Times :: South Africa's best selling newspaper :: Fifa technical inspectors came, saw and left grinning from ear to ear regarding South Africa's ability to host the Soccer World Cup. The Fifa World Cup 2010 will be contested by 32 teams in the months of June and July of that year. Memories of the good old days flooded back when one of the Fifa inspectors, here to assess South Africa's ability to host the 2010 soccer World Cup, met a former teammate at the Orlando Stadium yesterday. www.sundaytimes.co.za /specialreports/soccerbid   (1293 words)

World Cup Football 2006 - Germany - FIFA - World Cup Soccer Blog Japan Football Association is proposing that Japan's World Cup squad hold a training camp in the J. Village training facilities in Fukushima Prefecture before leaving for tournament hosts Germany. After you submit a picture of your face to win some World Cup tickets, you might as well attach it to another email and fire it off to the folks who are putting together a flag mosaic that will be hanging in the stadium for England& World Cup matches. FIFA czar Sepp Blatter said Thursday that a joint bid by Argentina and Chile could be a possibility, especially if Brazil is unable to improve its stadiums and infrastructure. www.worldcupblog.org   (966 words)

A comprehensive listing of every FIFA World Cup game ever. Discussions for the competition began at the turn of the century, when FIFA was established, and in the late 1920s preparations for the first World Cup were underway as Uruguay became the inaugural hosts by offering to provide the stadium and paying the visiting teams' expenses. A comprehensive listing of every FIFA World Cup game ever. Founded in 1930 and held every four years, the World Cup is the most prestigous international football event. www.fifaworldcup.co.uk   (190 words)

A comprehensive listing of every FIFA World Cup game ever. Discussions for the competition began at the turn of the century, when FIFA was established, and in the late 1920s preparations for the first World Cup were underway as Uruguay became the inaugural hosts by offering to provide the stadium and paying the visiting teams' expenses. The amount of teams submited to take part in the 2002 Qualifying rounds is up to 195. A comprehensive listing of every FIFA World Cup game ever. www.fifaworldcup.co.uk   (190 words)

FIFA.com The Official web site of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association Nigeria and Ghana became the ninth and tenth countries to qualify for the FIFA Women’s World Cup China PR 2003 after they reached the final of the African Cup of Nations on Saturday. The other qualified teams for the tournament to be held next year from September 24 to October 11 are Germany, Sweden, Norway, Russia, France, USA, Canada as well as hosts China. Nigeria, who were hosting the competition, were crowned champions for a third time after dominating the final in a 2-0 victory. www.fifa.com /en/womens/index/0,1625,52236,00.html?articleid=52236   (203 words)

TSN.ca - Soccer - Canada's Sports Leader • Neville out of World Cup qualifying games Narrowly beaten in this week's final Champions League qualifying round, Everton and Monaco were handed potentially tough draws Friday in the UEFA Cup first round. Fundamentally sound, always competitive in European competition, and a preferred destination for the world’s best. www.tsn.ca /soccer   (203 words)

Boston.com / Latest News / Sports Goalie Briana Scurry of the US women's soccer team practices stopping shots during practice at the Rose Bowl Friday in preparation for the finals of 1999 FIFA Womens World Cup. Though oddsmakers have the US as a 3-2 pick (that's historic itself: Vegas action on a women's soccer match) even the hosts concede that the Chinese, who've beaten the US twice this year and humbled defending champion Norway, 5-0, in the semifinals, are the favorites. Still, the Americans have always prevailed when a global medal has been at stake, winning the bronze in the 1995 Cup and the gold at the 1996 Olympics. www.boston.com /news/packages/wwc99/stories/0710_One_final_step.htm   (824 words)

World Cup Football News HAMBURG (Germany): The 2006 World Cup hosts Germany have vowed to increase security for the finals, running from June 9 until July 9, after Hamburg’s Alexander Laas was left with blood pouring from his head after being struck by a drumstick thrown by Cologne fans in Saturday’s 3-1 Bundesliga win at the AOL-Arena. Vatican viewing FIFA World Cup™ with interest: "The countdown to 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™ has already begun and by the time the finals are in full swing, one thing is guaranteed: one distinguished viewer will be closely following the action from the Vatican. Football Federation Australia: "Australia have been drawn against reigning world champions and five-time winners Brazil for next year’s FIFA World Cup following this morning’s draw ceremony held in Leipzig, Germany. www.neurotribe.net /footballblog   (2034 words)

The World Cup FIFA increased the World Cup '98 tournament field from 24 to 32 teams, and it remained at 32 in 2002 including automatic berths for defending champion France and co-hosts Japan and South Korea. Following an outcry when Germany was awarded the 2006 World Cup over South Africa, FIFA announced that, starting in 2010, the World Cup will be rotated among six continents. Brazil retired the first World Cup (called the Jules Rimet Trophy after FIFA's first president) in 1970 after winning it for the third time. www.infoplease.com /ipsa/A0111766.html   (2034 words)

World Cup Football News HAMBURG (Germany): The 2006 World Cup hosts Germany have vowed to increase security for the finals, running from June 9 until July 9, after Hamburg’s Alexander Laas was left with blood pouring from his head after being struck by a drumstick thrown by Cologne fans in Saturday’s 3-1 Bundesliga win at the AOL-Arena. Football Federation Australia: "Australia have been drawn against reigning world champions and five-time winners Brazil for next year’s FIFA World Cup following this morning’s draw ceremony held in Leipzig, Germany. Vatican viewing FIFA World Cup™ with interest: "The countdown to 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany™ has already begun and by the time the finals are in full swing, one thing is guaranteed: one distinguished viewer will be closely following the action from the Vatican. www.neurotribe.net /footballblog   (2034 words)

Encyclopedia: Football World Cup The 2014 World Cup, which FIFA has earmarked for South America, is expected to be held in Brazil as CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation, has already backed it as their choice. Six of the seven past world champions have won while playing in their homeland, and nations actively lobby to be selected as World Cup hosts. Organised by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's governing body, the World Cup finals tournament is the most widely-viewed and followed sporting event in the world, more so than even the Olympic Games. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Football-World-Cup   (6322 words)

Encyclopedia: Football World Cup The 2014 World Cup, which FIFA has earmarked for South America, is expected to be held in Brazil as CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation, has already backed it as their choice. Six of the seven past world champions have won while playing in their homeland, and nations actively lobby to be selected as World Cup hosts. Organised by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's governing body, the World Cup finals tournament is the most widely-viewed and followed sporting event in the world, more so than even the Olympic Games. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Football-World-Cup   (6330 words)

1934 World Cup Italy, one of the unsuccessful applicants for the honor of staging the 1930 tournament, was chosen as host by the FIFA for the second FIFA World Cup. Staged between 27 May and 10 June 1934, this FIFA World Cup was markedly more encouraging than its forerunner. Thirty-two nations took part so that a preliminary round was necessary (even the hosts, Italy, had to qualify), which qualified 16 teams for the finals. www.soccerhall.org /history/WorldCup_1934.htm   (6330 words)

Encyclopedia: Football World Cup The 2014 World Cup, which FIFA has earmarked for South America, is expected to be held in Brazil as CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation, has already backed it as their choice. Even traditionally "weaker" nations have been successful during their spell as hosts, most recently South Korea, who made it to the semifinals while hosting the 2002 World Cup. Organised by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's governing body, the World Cup finals tournament is the most widely-viewed and followed sporting event in the world, more so than even the Olympic Games. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Football-World-Cup   (6322 words)

Encyclopedia: Football World Cup The 2014 World Cup, which FIFA has earmarked for South America, is expected to be held in Brazil as CONMEBOL, the South American Football Confederation, has already backed it as their choice. Even traditionally "weaker" nations have been successful during their spell as hosts, most recently South Korea, who made it to the semifinals while hosting the 2002 World Cup. Organised by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's governing body, the World Cup finals tournament is the most widely-viewed and followed sporting event in the world, more so than even the Olympic Games. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Football-World-Cup   (6331 words)

News - Sports Frankfurt, Germany: The FIFA Confederations Cup is often described as a dress rehearsal for the FIFA World Cup™ finals and for the organisers of Germany 2006 this tournament certainly represents a vital step in their planning. Things did not go according to plan on their return to Korea/Japan in 2002, as they surrendered the FIFA World Cup in limp fashion, failing to score a single goal as they fell in the first round. Finally to 1992 and the tournament's first edition which ended with Argentina winning the King Fahd Cup, as it was then known, with a 3-1 victory over Saudi Arabia. news.wagerparadise.com /nfc.php?ID=784&...+final:+Brazil+v.+Argentina   (6331 words)

World Cup Latest Football News World Cup Latest Football News Additionally, World Cup Latest is NOT in any way associated with FIFA, the governing body of world football, it's affiliated partners or the 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany Organiser. days left until the 2006 FIFA World Cup kicks off! World Cup debutantes Togo are being optimistic about their side's chances of progressing from its World Cup group, and in doing so, hoping to repeat Senegal's 2002 shock victory over former World Cup winner’s France... worldcuplatest.com   (1281 words)

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