FIFA World Cup in Curitiba
In 1950, Brazil was the host of an atypical World Cup. Only 13 teams competed on that occasion. The normal number of teams competing in the World Cup at that time was 16. The reason for the fewer teams was the aftereffects of World War II. Previously, in 1942 and 1946, both World Cup competitions had been canceled because of the destruction of the European More...
The Women of the World Cup
By B. Michael Rubin With Brazil’s loss in the 2010 World Cup quarterfinals against The Netherlands, there were a great number of people, every Brazilian to be exact, who had an opinion as to what went wrong More...
Rugby and Soccer: Two Sports, Same DNA
By Igor Christopher Seibel History tells us that rugby was created accidentally during a soccer game in the 19th century at Rugby School, a traditional school in the United Kingdom now made famous by this accident. More...
The 2010 FIFA World Cup in 3D
Curitibanos can celebrate – at least a little – whatever the outcome of the 2010 World Cup. All Brazil’s games in the World Cup will be broadcast in 3D technology, including semi-finals and finals, More...
CBF Confirms: Brazilian World Cup Team in Curitiba
The president of the Brazilian Soccer Confederation (CBF), Ricardo Teixeira, has confirmed that the Brazilian World Cup soccer team will be gathering in Curitiba between the 21st and 26th of May, departing the city More...
World Cup 2014 Stimulates the Country’s Regional Development
The World Cup is a universal gathering. However, it is mainly related to regional development. In 2014, a sports pot will lead to development in the five regions of Brazil. In the large metropolises and in small More...
Curitiba Commission to Focus on World Cup and Olympics
Two major world sporting events will be held in Brazil in the coming years. In 2014, the country will host the World Cup, a major event that will attract millions of dollars and leave a lasting legacy. In 2016, More...
World Cup Related Projects Face March Deadline
The deadline for the remodeling work on the stadiums that will participate in the 2014 World Cup were reaffirmed on Wednesday the 23rd of September, 2009 in Brasilia. The final deadline for submission of projects More...
Tourism Training for the World Cup
The president of the Municipal Tourism Institute, Juliana Vosnika, attended a two-day meeting between secretaries and directors of the 12 host cities for the World Cup 2014 games, held at the Sofitel Hotel in Salvador, More...
Cameras Already in the Arena for 2014 World Cup
By Débora Iankilevich The pilot camera project in the fight against violence and drug use was tested in the Arena da Baixada (Atlético’s Stadium) last Wednesday night, during the game between Atlético and More...