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The 2014 FIFA World Cup was an international football tournament that was held in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014. The 32 national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of 23 players, including three goalkeepers. [1]
The 5–1 scoreline was the biggest loss margin for a defending champion in the FIFA World Cup, and also Spain's second biggest loss in the World Cup after their 6–1 thrashing against Brazil in 1950. [6] With their goals, Van Persie and Robben became the first Dutch players to score in three World Cups. [7]
The 2014 FIFA World Cup was the 20th FIFA World Cup, the quadrennial world championship for men's national football teams organised by FIFA.It took place in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014, after the country was awarded the hosting rights in 2007.
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil has begun. Check HuffPost's World Cup dashboard throughout the tournament for standings, schedules, and detailed summaries of each match.
In the 2010 World Cup, Spain advanced to the final for the first time ever by defeating Germany 1–0. In the decisive match against the Netherlands, Andrés Iniesta scored the match's only goal, coming in extra time. Spain became the third team to win a World Cup outside their own continent, and the first European team to do so.
Toggle navigation World Cup 2014. Fixtures. Round of 16. June 28 Brazil 1(3) - Chile 1(2)
Bold denotes players still playing professional football. 1964 – member of the 1964 European Nations' Cup winning team. 1992 – member of the 1992 Olympics Gold Medal winning team. 2008 – member of the UEFA Euro 2008 winning team. 2010 – member of the 2010 FIFA World Cup winning team. 2012 – member of the UEFA Euro 2012 winning team.
The 2014 World Cup in Brazil has begun. Check HuffPost's World Cup dashboard throughout the tournament for standings, schedules, and detailed summaries of each match.