20th FIFA World Cup 2014 - Brazil (12 June - 13 July)

This year, in 2014, the FIFA World Cup is held in Brazil. It is the second time a South American country is hosting this Game. Last time it was Argentina in 1950

The national teams of 31 countries advanced through qualification competitions that began in June 2011 to participate with the host nation Brazil in the final tournament. A total of 64 matches are to be played in twelve cities across Brazil in either new or redeveloped stadiums, with the tournament beginning with a group stage. For the first time at a World Cup Finals, the matches will use goal-line technology.

With the host country, all world champion teams since 1930 (Uruguay, Italy, Germany, England, Argentina, France and Spain) have qualified for this competition. Spain is the defending champion, having defeated the Netherlands 1–0 in the 2010 World Cup final to win its first World title. The previous four World Cups staged in South America were all won by South American teams

What is Goal Line Technology
For the first time at a World Cup Finals, the officials will be assisted by goal-line technology. The previous World Cup, the 19th World Cup in 2010, was a catalyst for the decision to adopt technology after England were wrongly denied a goal in their Round of 16 tie against Germany. Following the mistake in this game, FIFA President Sepp Blatter said "it would be a nonsense not to reopen the file on goal-line technology" and in 2012 the IFAB approved its usage. This is the 4th FIFA competition to use this technology after successful trials at 2012 Club World Cup, 2013 Club World Cup and 2013 Confederations Cup. The German company GoalControl was selected as the tournament's official goal-line technology provider in October 2013.

The water-based spray, which disappears in a minute after use would be used to mark the ten-yard line for the defending team during a free kick and also drawn where the ball is to be placed for a free-kick.

Dates

2014 Soccer game is held from 12 June to 13th July

Winner/Champion

Germany (Argentina)  1-0  in Extra time