First, hold an election campaign.
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1.On March 7, 2003, FIFA announced that the 20 14 World Cup would be held in South American countries in accordance with the principle of continent wheel. This is the first time that the World Cup has been held in South America since Argentina 1978 World Cup. The South American Football Federation announced that Argentina, Brazil and Colombia are interested in bidding for the World Cup.
2. On March 17, 2003, the South American Football Association voted that Brazil became the only country to win the right to host the Olympic Games. On June 65438+February 65438+March 2006, the Brazilian Football Association officially announced its bid to host the 20 14 World Cup. The Colombian Football Association announced its bid on February 19.
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(1) Brazil's bid
1, Brazil became the only country to bid for the 20 14 World Cup after Colombia withdrew. In 2006, FIFA President Blatter suggested that Argentina and Chile jointly bid for the World Cup in order to increase the pressure of Brazil's bid. In September 2006, Blatter and then Brazilian President Lula said that they would build and renovate 12 stadiums to host the World Cup. ?
2. On July 3rd, 2007, KLOC-0, the Brazilian Football Association formally submitted an application to FIFA. Ricardo, president of Brazilian Football Association, submitted the bid documents to Blatter, president of FIFA. In August, the FIFA delegation visited Brazil and identified 12 bidding cities.
(2) Colombia's bid
1. Although the South American Football Association elected Brazil as the sole host country in South America in 2003, then Colombian President Alvaro Uribe Vélez said in a speech that he would bid for the World Cup. ?
2. At the end of 2006, Colombia officially announced its candidacy. In February 2007, FIFA President Blatter described Colombia's election as "more like a public relations speech". On April 1 1, Colombia announced its withdrawal from the World Cup bid, without giving reasons. Colombia's withdrawal made Brazil the only bidding country.
Second, the team grading.
According to the rules for drawing lots for the World Cup group in Brazil announced by FIFA, there are 8 teams in the first file. The second file is 7 teams in Africa and South America; Eight teams from Asia, Central and North America and the Caribbean formed the third file; The fourth gear is nine teams from Europe. The specific World Cup top 32 rankings are as follows:
Third, the competition culture.
Tournament emblem
On July 8, 2065438+0, 2065438+00, the then Brazilian President Lula unveiled the emblem of the 20 14 World Cup in Brazil. The design of the emblem was invited by FIFA and the Brazilian Organizing Committee to participate in the bidding, and the final winner was selected by a seven-member expert group.
2. The logo finally adopted in the World Cup in Brazil is called "Incentive", which basically imitates the shape of the World Cup and was created by Effiga. It holds up the whole world with three hands symbolizing victory, and it also means communication between human beings. The main color of the emblem is composed of yellow and green, which just represents the main color of the Brazilian flag.
mascot
1, 201September 16, FIFA and the organizing Committee of the World Cup in Brazil officially unveiled the mascot of the 20 14 World Cup in Brazil in an evening program on global television. Ronaldo introduced the armadillo to the audience, which will be the symbol of the World Cup in Brazil.
FIFA and the World Cup Organizing Committee decided to use it as the mascot among 47 candidates, aiming at emphasizing the importance of environmental and ecological protection and considering that this image will be easily accepted by children all over the world.
2. The mascot was finally named "Fuleco" by netizens around the world in FIFA official website, and the name was officially announced on 2012165438+1October 25th. "Fuleco" comes from the combination of Portuguese words "Futebol" (football) and "Ecologia", which won 48% support in the voting.
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Official ball
Adidas, the manufacturer of 1. World Cup balls, launched an online voting campaign to choose the name of the official ball for the 20 12 World Cup in Brazil from August to September 2. In the end, Brazuka won 70% of the votes and became the official name of the 20 14 World Cup. This is the first time in the history of the World Cup that fans directly participated in naming the ball.
2. Brazuka itself is not a formal term. It is used in slang to describe the Brazilian lifestyle and national pride. This word represents the excitement, pride and goodwill in Brazilian football style. Brasuka is also a code name, which is often used to describe Brazilians living in foreign countries, including many Brazilian players who play football abroad.
3. "Bossa Nova" symbolizes a musical style, which originated in 1950s, and soon became popular all over Brazil, setting off a large-scale cultural and artistic movement, while "Canavaresca" highlights the core of Brazilian culture and represents a celebration that combines color, music and happiness.
Jerome valcke, secretary-general of FIFA, said after the football name was announced: "I am very happy that Brazilian fans have the opportunity to participate in naming the World Cup ball, which is the most important symbol of the World Cup." .
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