What sporting event did Brazil host in 2014?
2014 FIFA World Cup
The 2014 FIFA World Cup (Brazilian Portuguese: Copa do Mundo FIFA de 2014) 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.
What teams played in the 2014 World Cup?
World Cup 2014 squads
- Brazil – Cameroon – Croatia – Mexico.
- Australia – Chile – Holland – Spain.
- Colombia – Greece – Japan – Ivory Coast.
- Costa Rica – England – Italy – Uruguay.
- Ecuador – France – Honduras – Switzerland.
- Argentina – Bosnia-Herzegovina – Iran – Nigeria.
- Germany – Ghana – Portugal – USA.
When did Brazil win World Cup 2014?
The following article outlines the awards for the 2014 FIFA World Cup played in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014….By match.
| Day | Thursday 12 June | Saturday 5 July |
|---|---|---|
| Stage | First round of group stage matches | Quarter-finals |
| Team 1 | Argentina | |
| Result | 1–0 | |
| Man of the Match | Lionel Messi |
What sports are in Rio?
Rio 2016 Sports
- Aquatics (including swimming, diving and synchronized swimming, water polo)
- Archery.
- Badminton.
- Basketball.
- Boxing.
- Canoe / Kayak.
- Cycling — including Track, Road, Mountain Bike and BMX.
- Equestrian.
What caused the 2014 recession in Brazil?
The cause of the crisis was the aforementioned political crisis, as well as the 2014 commodity price shock, which negatively affected Brazil’s exports and reduced the entrance of foreign capital into the economy.
What drives Brazil’s economy?
Decomposing Brazil’s income, we find that it is derived from the following three sectors: agriculture, industry, and services. According to 2014 estimates, 5.8% of Brazil’s income came from agriculture, 23.8% from industry, and 70.4% from services.