My Dream Trip to the world cup

1. My Dream Trip to the world cup By : mady Mendoza

2. Plane tickets • The first match I wanted to go to was in Fortaleza, Brazil so I booked a flight to Fortaleza. • The second match was in Recife, Brazil so I also booked a flight there and then back home. • Total Cost= $3,880

3. Hotels • As I said in the previous slide • The previous match was in Fortaleza • so I had to book a hotel there for 5 nights. 5 Nights @ $1,030 = $5,150

4. hotels • The next hotel I needed to • book was in Recife so I had • to book a hotel there for 5 nights. • 5 Nights @ $236 = $1,180 • Total Hotel Cost = $6,330

5. Game tickets • I wanted to see 2 matches. The first match I wanted to see was Brazil vs. Mexico on Tuesday, June 17, in Fortaleza. The second match I wanted to see was Croatia vs. Mexico on Monday, June 23, in Recife. • Total Cost= $350

6. Transportation cost • Plane=$3,880 • Bus=$0 • Car=$0 • Train=$0 Note: No Bus, Car or Train was necessary because the two events were within walking distance of the Hotel.

7. Total cost • Plane Tickets = $3,880 • Hotels = $6,330 • Game Tickets = $350 • TOTAL = $10,560

8. All about brazil By : madymendoza

9. geography • Brazil covers nearly half of South America and is the continent's largest nation. It extends 2,965 mi (4,772 km) north-south, 2,691 mi (4,331 km) east-west, and borders every nation on the continent except Chile and Ecuador. • Brazil may be divided into the Brazilian Highlands, or plateau, in the south and the Amazon River Basin in the north. • Over a third of Brazil is drained by the Amazon and its more than 200 tributaries. • The Amazon is navigable for ocean steamers to Iquitos, Peru, 2,300 mi (3,700 km) upstream. Southern Brazil is drained by the Plata system—the Paraguay, Uruguay, and Paraná rivers. • "Geography." Infoplease. Infoplease, n.d. Web. 8 June 2014. <http://www.infoplease.com/country/brazil

10. Government • The federal government of Brazil, legally known as the Union (União), is the national central government of the Federative Republic of Brazil established by the Federal Constitution to share sovereignty over the national territory with the other federating units – the States, the Federal District and the Municipalities. • Brazil is a federal presidential constitutional republic, based on representative democracy. The federal government has three independent branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. Executive power is exercised by the executive branch, headed by the President, advised by a Cabinet. The President is both the head of state and the head of government. Legislative power is vested upon the National Congress, a two-chamber legislature comprising the Federal Senate and the Chamber of Deputies. Judicial power is exercised by the judiciary, consisting of the Supreme Federal Court, the Superior Court of Justice and other Superior Courts, the National Justice Council and the regional federal courts. • The Federal Constitution is the supreme law of Brazil. It is the foundation and source of the legal authority underlying the existence of Brazil and the federal government. It provides the framework for the organization of the Brazilian government and for the relationship of the federal government to the states, to citizens, and to all people within Brazil. • The seat of the federal government is located in Brasília. This has led to "Brasília" commonly being used as a metonym for the federal government of Brazil. • "Federal government of Brazil.“ Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 6 June 2014. Web. 8 June 2014. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_gover

11. Economy • Brazil has the seventh largest economy by nominal GDP in the world, and seventh largest by purchasing power parity. The Brazilian economy is characterized by moderately free markets and an inward-oriented economy. • Brazil’s economy is the largest of the Latin American nations and the second largest in the western hemisphere.[16] Brazil is one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world with an average annual GDP growth rate of over 5 percent. In future decades, Brazil is expected to become one of the five largest economies in the world.[17][18] • According to the World Economic Forum, Brazil was the top country in upward evolution of competitiveness in 2009, gaining eight positions among other countries, overcoming Russia for the first time, and partially closing the competitiveness gap with India and China among the BRIC economies. Important steps taken since the 1990s toward fiscal sustainability, as well as measures taken to liberalize and open the economy, have significantly boosted the country’s competitiveness fundamentals, providing a better environment for private-sector development.[19] • In 2012 Forbes ranked Brazil as having the 5th largest number of billionaires in the world, a number much larger than what is found in other Latin American countries, and even ahead of United Kingdom and Japan. • "Federal government of Brazil."Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 6 June 2014. Web. 8 June 2014. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_gove

12. climate • The climate of Brazil varies considerably mostly from tropical north (the equator traverses the mouth of the Amazon) to temperate zones below the Tropic of Capricorn (23°27' S latitude). Temperatures below the equator are high, averaging above 25 °C (77 °F), but not reaching the summer extremes of up to 40 °C (104 °F) in the temperate zones. There is little seasonal variation near the equator, although at times it can get cool enough for wearing a jacket, especially in the rain. • At the country's other extreme, there are frosts south of the Tropic of Capricorn and during the winter (June–September), and in some years there are snowfalls on the high plateau and mountainous areas of some regions. Snow falls more frequently in the states of Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, and Paraná and less frequently in the states of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, and Espírito Santo. Temperatures in the cities of Belo Horizonte and Brasília are moderate, usually between 15 and 30 °C (59 and 86 °F), because of their elevation of approximately 1,000 metres (3,281 ft). Rio de Janeiro, Recife, and Salvador on the coast have warm climates, with average temperatures of each month ranging from 23 to 27 °C (73 to 81 °F), but enjoy constant trade winds. The cities of São Paulo, Curitiba, Florianópolis and Porto Alegre have a subtropical climate similar to that of southern United States, and temperatures can fall below freezing in winter.[1] • Precipitation levels vary widely. Most of Brazil has moderate rainfall of between 1,000 and 1,500 mm (39 and 59 in) a year, with most of the rain falling in the summer (between December and April) south of the Equator. The Amazon region is notoriously humid, with rainfall generally more than 2,000 mm (79 in) per year and reaching as high as 3,000 mm (118 in) in parts of the western Amazon and near Belém. It is less widely known that, despite high annual precipitation, the Amazon rain forest has a three- to five-month dry season, the timing of which varies according to location north or south of the equator. • "Climate of Brazil." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 6 Mar. 2014. Web. 8 June 2014. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Climate_of_B

13. history • Brazil is the only Latin American nation that derives its language and culture from Portugal. The native inhabitants mostly consisted of the nomadic Tupí-Guaraní Indians. Adm. Pedro Alvares Cabral claimed the territory for Portugal in 1500. The early explorers brought back a wood that produced a red dye, pau-brasil, from which the land received its name. Portugal began colonization in 1532 and made the area a royal colony in 1549. • During the Napoleonic Wars, King João VI, fearing the advancing French armies, fled Portugal in 1808 and set up his court in Rio de Janeiro. João was drawn home in 1820 by a revolution, leaving his son as regent. When Portugal tried to reimpose colonial rule, the prince declared Brazil's independence on Sept. 7, 1822, becoming Pedro I, emperor of Brazil. Harassed by his parliament, Pedro I abdicated in 1831 in favor of his five-year-old son, who became emperor in 1840 (Pedro II). The son was a popular monarch, but discontent built up, and in 1889, following a military revolt, he abdicated. Although a republic was proclaimed, Brazil was ruled by military dictatorships until a revolt permitted a gradual return to stability under civilian presidents.

14. Brazil’s history at the world cup • The FIFA World Cup, sometimes called the Football World Cup or the Soccer World Cup, but usually referred to simply as the World Cup, is an international association football competition contested by the men's national teams of the members of FédérationInternationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body. The championship has been awarded every four years since the first tournament in 1930, except in 1942 and 1946, due to World War II. • The tournament consists of two parts, the qualification phase and the final phase (officially called the World Cup Finals). The qualification phase, which currently take place over the three years preceding the Finals, is used to determine which teams qualify for the Finals. The current format of the Finals involves 32 teams competing for the title, at venues within the host nation (or nations) over a period of about a month. The World Cup Finals is the most widely-viewed sporting event in the world, with an estimated 715.1 million people watching the 2006 tournament final.[1] • Brazil is the most successful national team in the history of the World Cup, having won five FIFA World Cup titles and reaching the final in 2 other opportunities. Brazil is also one of the countries besides Argentina and Spain to win a FIFA World Cup away from its continent (Sweden 1958, South Korea/Japan 2002). Brazil is the only country to take part in all FIFA World Cups since 1930, being the team with most wins and goals scored in the history of the competition. • Traditionally, Brazil's greatest rival is Argentina. The two countries have met each other four times in the history of the FIFA World Cup, with two wins for Brazil (West Germany 1974 and Spain 1982), one for Argentina (Italy 1990) and a draw (Argentina 1978). The country that played most against Brazil in the finals is Sweden: 7 times, with five wins for Brazil and two draws. Three other historical rivals are Italy, which lost two World Cup finals against Brazil and eliminated the Brazilians in two tournaments (France 1938 and Spain 1982), France, which has eliminated Brazil at three occasions (Mexico 1986, France 1998 and Germany 2006), and The Netherlands which has eliminated Brazil at two of their four meetings (Germany 1974 and South Africa 2010). • "Brazil at the FIFA World Cup." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 6 June 2014. Web. 8 June 2014. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazil_at_the_

15. World CupMexico By : Mady Mendoza

16. Mexico Roster • Mexico squadGoalkeepers: Jesus Corona (Cruz Azul), Alfredo Talavera (Toluca), Guillermo Ochoa (AC Ajaccio/FRA) • Defenders: Paul Aguilar, Miguel Layun (both Club America), Hector Moreno (Espanyol/ESP), Diego Reyes (FC Porto/POR), Francisco Rodriguez (Club America), Rafael Marquez (Leon), Carlos Salcido (Tigres) • Midfielders: Hector Herrera (FC Porto/POR), Jose Juan Vazquez (Leon), Juan Carlos Medina (Club America), Carlos Pena (Leon), Isaac Brizuela (Toluca), Luis Montes (Leon), Marco Fabian (Cruz Azul), Andres Guardado (Bayer Leverkusen/GER) • Forwards: Oribe Peralta (Santos Laguna), Javier Hernandez (Manchester United/ENG), Raul Jimenez (Club America), Alan Pulido (Tigres), Giovani dos Santos (Villarreal/ESP) • "Mexico announce World Cup squad." FIFA.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 June 2014. <http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/news/y=2014/m=5/news=mexico-announces-world-cup-squad-2336559.html>.

17. History of the Team • A Slow Start • The history of soccer in Mexico really began in 1927 with Mexico's first international match. The game was played on home soil against Guatemala. Mexico came out of that game with a 3-2 victory, winning their very first match! • Despite this promising start, Mexico was put to the test in 1930 in the first World Cup. They came out at the bottom in the group stage with nothing but defeats. • This was the beginning of the "dark ages" for Mexican soccer. Their game struggled due to corruption in the system and poor training conditions. • Up until 1970, Mexico won only one World Cup match: a 3-1 victory against Czechoslovakia in 1962. • "History of Soccer in Mexico." History of Soccer in Mexico. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 June 2014. <http://www.history-of-soccer.org/history-of-soccer-in-mexico.html>.

18. History of the Team • Growth of the Game • Finally, soccer began to pick up in Mexico due to more investments (which also helped to cut back on corruption in the system), and Mexico gained the honor of hosting the 1970 World Cup. • This was probably the biggest marker in Mexican soccer history. Not only did this World Cup bring the game home for the Mexican people, but the national team made it to the quarter finals! • Though this would not be regarded as a huge success in the eyes of most soccer fans, it was huge for this country after their terrible performances in previous World Cups. • Mexico was again allowed to host the World Cup in 1986. This time they came out at the top of the group stages for the first time ever! Things were looking good for Mexico and many thought they could win the trophy. • However, they were once again defeated in the quarter finals in a game against West Germany. • "History of Soccer in Mexico." History of Soccer in Mexico. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 June 2014. <http://www.history-of-soccer.org/history-of-soccer-in-mexico.html>.

19. History of the Team • Closing • Though Mexico has produced many good teams and players, they have yet to make it past the quarter finals in a World Cup. • However, many believe that it is just a matter of time before this country of soccer lovers pulls together and wins their first World Cup. • "History of Soccer in Mexico." History of Soccer in Mexico. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 June 2014. <http://www.history-of-soccer.org/history-of-soccer-in-mexico.html>.

20. Star Players • Javier “Chicharito” Hernández • Chicharito is an extremely talented player who cannot create opportunities for himself or make those around him any better. An oxymoron? Sure, but an oxymoron that Mexico absolutely needs to be on his A game, playing selfishly and poaching goals left and right. • "World Cup 2014: Mexico Team Guide." Fox News Latino. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 June 2014. <http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/sports/2014/05/27/world-cup-2014-mexico-team-guide/>.

21. Star Players • OribePeralta • The 30-year-old forward hasn’t made a lot of national team appearances, only 30 since 2005, but he’s scored 16 times in those matches. Peralta saved El Tri’s bacon too many times to count during the London Olympics (he got both of Mexico’s goals in the gold medal match) and World Cup qualifying. Unlike many players Peralta works hard for every goal he gets. • "World Cup 2014: Mexico Team Guide." Fox News Latino. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 June 2014. <http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/sports/2014/05/27/world-cup-2014-mexico-team-guide/>.

22. Coach • Miguel Herrera • The former Club América coach was hired specifically for El Tri’s intercontinental playoff with New Zealand. He responded by snubbing Mexico’s European players and going with an América-heavy squad. Their success bought him eight more months as national team coach, but his final 23-man roster swings the pendulum back toward Europe. • "World Cup 2014: Mexico Team Guide." Fox News Latino. N.p., n.d. Web. 5 June 2014. <http://latino.foxnews.com/latino/sports/2014/05/27/world-cup-2014-mexico-team-guide/>.

23. Profile and history of the team • On 9 August 1927, the official governing body of the sport of football in Mexico was founded. From its inception, the federation has been the main body in charge of the promotion, administration, organization, management, and funding of the Mexican national football team as well as all football competition within Mexico. Club representatives from the federation's first division all vote on the direction, management, and coaching staff of the national football team. The 1928 Summer Olympics were hosts to Mexico's first international tournament. Prior to the tournament, the Mexican squad held friendlies against a representative Asturias side as well as two friendlies against Spain. These matches resulted in two draws and one loss. At the Olympic tournament, Mexico faced Spain in the round-of-16 on 30 May 1928, resulting in Mexico's defeat of 1–7.[6] The Mexico national football team (Spanish: Selección de fútbol de México) represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Federation of Association Football (FMF), the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the EstadioAzteca and their head coach is Miguel Herrera. The team is currently ranked 19th in the FIFA World Rankings[2] and 15th in the World Football Elo Ratings.[3] Mexico is one of only seven nations to have won at least two out of the three most prestigious international football tournaments (FIFA World Cup, FIFA Confederations Cup, Summer Olympics) by winning the 1999 FIFA Confederations Cup and the Gold Medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics. • "Mexico national football team." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 6 Sept. 2014. Web. 9 June 2014. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_national_football_team>.

24. Mexico’s world cup history • Mexico has qualified to fourteen World Cups and has qualified consecutively since 1994, making it one of only six countries to do so. The Mexican national team along with Brazil and Germany are the only three nations to make it out of the group stage over the last five World Cups. Mexico played France in the very first match of the first World Cup on 13 July 1930. Mexico's best progression was reaching the quarter-finals in both the 1970 and 1986 FIFA World Cups, both of which were staged on Mexican soil. • Mexico is historically the most successful national team in the CONCACAF region, as they are the only team from the region to win an official FIFA recognized title. They hold one FIFA Confederations Cup, nine CONCACAF championships, including six CONCACAF Gold Cups, one North American Nations Cup and three NAFC Championships. • "Mexico national football team." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 6 Sept. 2014. Web. 9 June 2014. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mexico_national_football_team>.

25. Hope you enjoyed my dream trip By : mady Mendoza