: Significant civil unrest occurred leading up to the event, with citizens protesting the misuse of public funds on stadiums versus essential social services.
The event featured some of the most dramatic storylines in modern sports: FIFA 2014
: The phrase "Every day is a different 7-1" became a Brazilian linguistic staple used to describe daily struggles or corruption. : Significant civil unrest occurred leading up to
: The tournament tied the record for the most goals scored (171), matching the 1998 World Cup . : Unlike previous tournaments where teams stayed in
: Unlike previous tournaments where teams stayed in one region, the vast geography of Brazil forced teams to travel thousands of miles between climate zones. 🎮 The Video Game: FIFA 14
: Germany became the first European team to win a World Cup staged in the Americas.