FIFA World Cup 2014: Continuous Coverage from Americas Quarterly

Soccer fans from around the globe will converge on Brazil this June for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which has generated headlines not only for its promise of a world-class competition between 32 elite soccer teams, but for a stream of challenges ranging from protests and strikes to stadium delays. It also represents the first World Cup since 1978 to be held in South America, and the first since 1950 to be held in Brazil, the only country in the world to win five World Cup titles.

What country will come out on top this year? Can the 12 Brazilian host cities preparing for the tournament deliver a successful World Cup, and can the Brazilian government address citizens' longstanding concerns about corruption, displacement, transportation and expenditures? Visit AQ's 2014 World Cup page to find out.

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