United States hosted the 15th FIFA World Cup from 17th June to 17th July at 9 venues as Brazil moved ahead of Germany and Italy to win their 4th title. The tournament had the maximum viewers. African nations quota was increased to three based on better performances. The tournament saw the first indoor match (United States Vs Switzerland), and its own goal impact saw Colombian defender Andrés Escobar shot dead on return.
2014 Football World Cup Schedule and Results
History of All Previous Editions
Tournament Facts
- Host: United States
Matches: 52
Goals Scored: 141
Format: Group and Knockout
Hattricks: Salenko (Russia vs Cameroon), Batistuta (Argentina def Greece)
Extra Time: 4
Penalty Shoot: 3
Official Match Ball: Adidas Questra
Official Mascot: Striker, the World Cup Pup, designed by Warner bros.
Tournament Statistics
- 1. Salenko (Russia vs Cameroon) became the first player to score 5 goals in one match of World Cup.
2. 3 points were awarded to the winning team at group stage, instead of 2 points.
3. 6 goals made Hristo Stoichkov (Bulgaria) and Oleg Salenko (Russia) the highest goal scorers.
4. First Timers: Greece, Nigeria, and Saudi Arabia
Golden Ball: Romaria (Brazil)
5. Fair Play Award: Brazil
6. Group E became the only group in any World Cup where all the four teams were tied on same points (4).
Groups
- Group A: Romania, Switzerland, United States, Colombia
Group B: Brazil, Sweden, Russia, Cameroon
Group C: Germany, Spain, South Korea, Bolivia
Group D: Nigeria, Bulgaria, Argentina, Greece
Group E: Mexico, Republic of Ireland, Italy, Norway
Group F: Netherlands, Saudia Arabia, Belgium, Morocco
Results
Group A
- 1. USA drew Switzerland 1-1
2. Romania def Colombia 3-1
3. Switzerland def Romania 4-1
4. USA def Colombia 2-1
5. Colombia def Switzerland 2-0
6. Romania def USA 1-0
Group B
- 1. Cameroon drew Sweden 2-2
2. Brazil def Russia 2-0
3. Brazil def Cameroon 3-0
4. Sweden def Russia 3-1
5. Russia def Cameroon 6-1
6. Brazil drew Sweden 1-1
Group C
- 1. Germany def Bolivia 1-0
2.Spain drew South Korea 2-2
3. Germany drew Spain 1-1
4. South Korea drew Bolivia 0-0
5. Spain def Bolivia 3-1
6. Germany def South Korea 3-2
Group D
- 1. Argentina def Greece 4-0
2.Nigeria def Bulgaria 3-0
3. Argentina def Nigeria 2-1
4. Bulgaria def Greece 4-0
5. Bulgaria def Argentina 2-0
6. Nigeria def Greece 2-0
Group E
- 1. Republic of Ireland def Italy 1-0
2. Norway def Mexico 1-0
3. Italy def Norway 1-0
4. Mexico def Republic of Ireland 2-1
5. Italy drew Mexico 1-1
6. Republic of Ireland drew Norway 0-0
Group F
- 1. Belgium def Morocco 1-0
2. Netherlands def Saudi Arabia 2-1
3. Saudi Arabia def Morocco 2-1
4. Belgium def Netherlands 1-0
5. Saudi Arabia def Belgium 1-0
6. Netherlands def Morocco 2-1
Round of 16
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1. Germany def Belgium 3-2
2. Spain def Switzerland 3-0
3. Sweden def Saudi Arabia 3-1
4. Netherlands def Republic of Ireland 2-0
5. Brazil def USA 1-0
6. Italy def Nigeria 2-1 (Extra Time)
7. Bulgaria def Mexico 3-1 (1-1) Penalties
8. Romania def Argentina 3-2
Quarterfinals
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1. Italy def Spain 2-1
2. Brazil def Netherlands 3-2
3. Bulgaria def Germany 2-1
4. Sweden def Romania 5-4 (2-2) Penalties
Semis and Final
- 1. SF1: Italy def Bulgaria 2-1
2. SF2: Brazil def Sweden 1-0
3. 3rd Place: Sweden def Bulgaria 4-0
4. Final: Brazil def Italy 3-2 (0-0) Penalties
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