After much controversy1 around construction delays, worker deaths and civil unrest over the cost of the event and other issues, the 2014 FIFA World Cup will get underway in Brazil on Thursday, with a game between…

With less than 300 days before the start of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, fans can now apply to buy tickets on the FIFA website, so to get you in the mood, we'll be…

Brazil & Paraguay's Itaipú Dam: the largest generator of hydroelectric power on the planet! http://gss.st/3tt Info: http://bit.ly/OjbCI7

In the middle of Brazil's southern plains we find ... The Eiffel Tower! http://gss.st/3ts #streetview #Brazil /via Kyle

On the left on this street: Uruguay, and on the right: Brazil! http://gss.st/3tr #borders #streetview (Via Kyle)

"No Father Christmas, there is NO ESCAPE." http://gss.st/3tp #Brazil #streetview