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As we bring the world together with this program, so does world cup soccer<\/em>!\u00a0 The World Cup is one of the most followed international sporting events in the world and takes place every 4 years.\u00a0 Many of you come from the countries represented and take great pride in supporting their national soccer teams.\u00a0 So here is a little information about the Word Cup:
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The tournament kicks off today when Brazil plays Croatia in Sao Paulo<\/strong>. <\/strong>It will mark the 20th edition of the World Cup, which will culminate with the final on July 13 in Rio de Janeiro. The World Cup will feature 32 nations — placed in groups with four teams apiece — and a total of 64 games. Defending champion Spain will have to contend with the likes of Brazil, Germany, Argentina and Italy if it wants to retain its title. The United States has qualified for its seventh straight World Cup and will be looking to get out of a very tough group that features Germany, Portugal and Ghana. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The host nation has won the World Cup five times (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002) and will be going for a sixth before a home crowd. Anything short of lifting the trophy will be a tough day for Brazil. So wish your Brazilian au pairs some extra luck, you know they love<\/em> their soccer!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The groups are as follows:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Group A\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Cameroon<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Group B\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Spain, Netherlands, Chile, Australia<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Group C\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Colombia, Greece, Cote d\u2019lvoire. Japan<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Group D\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Uruguay, Costa Rica, England, Italy<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Group E\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Switzerland, Ecuador, France, Honduras<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Group F\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Argentina, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Iran, Nigeria<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Group G\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Germany, Portugal, Ghana, USA<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Group H\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Belgium, Algeria, Russia, Korea Republic<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Did you know there is a FIFA world cup app<\/em> you can download to follow the scores and latest news.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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For more news and information go to the official FIFA World Cup website<\/strong><\/p>\n

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http:\/\/www.fifa.com\/<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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