Brazil have conceded 14 goals in FIFA World Cup 2014, the most by any team, and lost two home games in a row for the first time in 74 years. |
In FIFA Wolrd Cup history, 2014 is the 1st time any European country has won the Cup in South America. |
Miroslav Klose became the only player to appear in 4 consecutive semi-finals when Germans beat France 1-0 at FIFA World Cup 2014. |
German Miroslav Klose beats Ronaldo's record of most goals in FIFA World Cup by scoring 16th goal against his team, Brazil in the semi-final at FIFA World Cup 2014 at Brazil. |
FIFA World Cup 2104: By losing from Germany 7-1, Brazil faced the worst drubbing ever in WC history. |
FIFA World Cup 2104: Brazil and Argentina are together in the semi-finals for the 1st time. |
The FIFA World Cup 2014 champion team wins $35 million while the runner-up, $25 million. Those eliminated in the group stage still take home $8 million. The total purse is $576 million. |
The World Cup has existed since 1930 but only eight nations have ever hoisted the cup: Spain, France, Germany, Uruguay, Italy, Brazil, Argentina and England. |
The fastest red card in the FIFA World Cup history was Uruguay's Jose Baptista who lasted a full 56 seconds in 1986 against Scotland before being sent off. |
So far, only 2 World Cup finals have been decided on penalties. Brazil beat Italy in 1994; and Italy beat France in 2006. |