SI Kids Guide to the 2014 World Cup

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Jun 1, 2014

For the next month, all eyes will be on Brazil for the 2014 World Cup. The biggest sporting event in the world features 32 national soccer/football/futbol/futebol teams loaded with the best players in the game all competing for the gold World Cup trophy — and massive bragging rights.

The tournament begins June 12 with Brazil and Croatia (the US team plays its first game June 16 against rival Ghana), and Sports Illustrated Kids has everything you need to know to be ready. And be sure to come back to this guide throughout the World Cup. We'll be adding new stories, interviews, slideshows, and videos from the first kickoff until the last "Olé, Olé, Olé!"

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Germany Destroys Brazil — and the Record Books

2014 World Cup Viewing Guide: Quarterfinals

Tim Howard Sets World Cup Record in US Loss

Belgium's Flag is Backwards!

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US Escapes Group of Death, Knockout Round Next

2014 World Cup Viewing Guide: Week Three

US and Portugal Play to Last-Second Draw in Manaus

Chile Puts an Early End to Spain's World Cup

Injured JozyAltidore a Big Loss for US Team

2014 World Cup Viewing Guide: Week Two

US Victory Over Ghana in Photos

USMNT Goalkeeper Tim Howard is a Gamer, On and Off the Field

The Science Behind Brazuca

Everyone Can Bicycle Kick in Space!

2014 World Cup Viewing Guide: Week One

Best Footballers in the World Save Soccer in "The Last Game"

A Brief Conversation with Futebol Legend Pelé