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Brazilian fare from the restaurant D.O.M. in Sao Paulo is some of the best in the world — literally. It's currently ranked the sixth best restaurant in the world by San Pellegrino. Rodrigo Paoletti/flickr hide caption

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What's For Dinner? Try Brazilian

December 5, 2013 • Brazilian food used to be treated as the poor cousin of more renowned European cuisines. But not anymore. Brazilian food is having its moment in the sun. And chefs think that with the World Cup and the Olympics coming, it's going to get even bigger.

What's For Dinner? Try Brazilian

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Workers Killed In Collapse At Brazilian World Cup Stadium

A metal structure atop the Corinthians Arena is seen after a collapse Wednesday in Sao Paulo. The stadium is slated to host the 2014 World Cup opener. Nelson Antoine/AP hide caption

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Workers Killed In Collapse At Brazilian World Cup Stadium

November 27, 2013 • A large portion of a nearly completed soccer stadium has collapsed in Sao Paulo, killing at least two people, according to Brazilian officials. The metal structure apparently buckled after a crane fell on it at the stadium, which is slated to host the opening game of the 2014 World Cup.

Will Qatar's World Cup Games Be Played Over Workers' Bodies?

Will Qatar get a red card (a soccer official's way of signaling a player has been ejected) for labor practices at World Cup-related construction sites? Alessandro Di Marco/EPA/LANDOV hide caption

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Will Qatar's World Cup Games Be Played Over Workers' Bodies?

September 27, 2013 • As work begins on the infrastructure, stadiums, hotels and other things being built in Qatar for soccer's 2022 World Cup, a disturbing number of immigrant workers are dying. There are reports of food, water and pay being withheld. Officials vow to change things.

Will Qatar's World Cup Games Be Played Over Workers' Bodies?

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U.S. Men's Soccer Is On A Roll — All The Way To Rio?

Members of the U.S. men's soccer team take a lap around the field after beating Panama 1-0 to capture the CONCACAF Gold Cup on Sunday in Chicago. Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. Men's Soccer Is On A Roll — All The Way To Rio?

August 4, 2013 • The Americans put on a show at the Gold Cup tournament, outscoring opponents 20 goals to 4 and stretching the team's win streak to 11 games. Even if that doesn't exactly send a chill through the rest of the world soccer community, it's enough to gives U.S. fans real hope for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Pope's Visit: A Bumpy Test Run For Rio's World Cup, Olympics

Hundreds of thousands of people crowd Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro on Sunday as Pope Francis celebrates the final Mass of his visit to Brazil. Security lapses, traffic chaos and other logistical snafus marred the visit. AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Pope's Visit: A Bumpy Test Run For Rio's World Cup, Olympics

July 31, 2013 • The visit by Pope Francis was marred by security lapses, traffic chaos and other logistical snafus. The event, World Youth Day, was seen as a test for Rio, which hosts the World Cup next year and the summer Olympics in 2016.

Pope's Visit: A Bumpy Test Run For Rio's World Cup, Olympics

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Did Team USA 'Win' Its 0-0 Match With Mexico?

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Did Team USA 'Win' Its 0-0 Match With Mexico?

March 27, 2013 • Mexico City's Azteca Stadium has been "a house of horrors" for the Americans. Tuesday's tie with Mexico, though, gives Team USA a much-needed point in World Cup qualifying standings. So is ending nil-nil actually a big plus?

From 'Morning Edition': NPR's Carrie Kahn reports on the U.S.-Mexico match

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Brazil Moves To Ease Soccer Beer Ban, As World Cup Spat With FIFA Grows

Brazilian Sports Minister Aldo Rebelo says his country no longer recognizes FIFA secretary general Jerome Valcke as a spokesman after Valcke slammed Brazil's World Cup preparations. AFP/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Brazil Moves To Ease Soccer Beer Ban, As World Cup Spat With FIFA Grows

March 7, 2012 • Brazil moved toward relaxing its strict ban on alcohol at soccer games Tuesday, responding to World Cup organizers' concerns. Soccer's governing body is pushing for the change so it can make Budweiser the "Official Beer of the FIFA World Cup" when Brazil hosts the event in 2014.

U.S. Loses To Sweden; Will Play Brazil Next

Nilla Fischer of Sweden and America's Abby Wambach battle for the ball during their Group C match in the Women's World Cup. Sweden took an early 1-0 advantage in the match. Martin Rose/Getty Images hide caption

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U.S. Loses To Sweden; Will Play Brazil Next

July 6, 2011 • The 2-1 victory is Sweden's first over the United States in the World Cup. The loss drops the U.S. women to second place in Group C, meaning they will play Brazil in the quarterfinals Sunday.

Preparing for 2022 World Cup, Qatar Unveils Remote-Control 'Cloud'

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Preparing for 2022 World Cup, Qatar Unveils Remote-Control 'Cloud'

March 25, 2011 • The airship, made from a lightweight carbon structure, can provide shade to stadiums during games.

Ronaldo, One Of Soccer's Greatest, Retires

Brazilian forward Ronaldo celebrated after scoring his second goal during the 1998 Soccer World Cup second round match between Brazil and Chile. Pedro Ugarte/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Ronaldo, One Of Soccer's Greatest, Retires

February 14, 2011 • The Brazilian is thought by many to be the greatest "striker" in soccer history. He retires with two World Cup championships and a record 15 World cup goa.s

FIFA Chief Under Fire For Saying Gays Should Avoid Sex At 2022 World Cup

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FIFA Chief Under Fire For Saying Gays Should Avoid Sex At 2022 World Cup

December 14, 2010 • Sepp Blatter, head of the world soccer federation, went on to say that the game has "no boundaries." But gay rights groups say his comment about what homosexuals should not do in Qatar were offensive.

Russia To Host 2018 World Cup; Qatar Selected For 2022

GOAL! Spain, which went on to with the Cup, scored this goal against Germany on July 7 during the World Cup in South Africa. Michael Steele/Getty hide caption

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