World Cup Bracket 2014: Printable Draw and Schedule for All Groups
The draw is complete, the matchups are set and the countdown to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil is officially underway.
Only six months remain until national teams from around the globe travel to South America for the marquee tournament with high hopes.
A lot can change in six months in terms of form and injuries, but right now it appears there are four main contenders for the championship: host nation Brazil, reigning champion Spain, Germany and Argentina. While there are plenty of talented squads capable of making a run, these four teams are seemingly a step above the rest.
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Of course, all it takes is one upset to open the door for other teams. Belgium, England, Italy, France, Portugal and the Netherlands will be among the other hopefuls waiting for their break or a chance to take down one of those top sides to spark a deep run.
The tournament is also a chance for the sport's biggest stars to shine. From veteran superstars like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Andres Iniesta to those on the rise such as Neymar and Mario Gotze, the World Cup is an opportunity to showcase their talent on a worldwide stage.
Here's the full World Cup Final draw:
| Position 1 | Position 2 | Position 3 | Position 4 | |
| Group A | Brazil | Croatia | Mexico | Cameroon |
| Group B | Spain | Netherlands | Chile | Australia |
| Group C | Colombia | Greece | Ivory Coast | Japan |
| Group D | Uruguay | Costa Rica | England | Italy |
| Group E | Switzerland | Ecuador | France | Honduras |
| Group F | Argentina | Bosnia-Herzegovina | Iran | Nigeria |
| Group G | Germany | Portugal | Ghana | United States |
| Group H | Belgium | Algeria | Russia | Korea Republic |
How the event will ultimately play out is very much up in the air with so many strong teams, but that means there should be no shortage of intrigue en route to crowning a champion. It's a journey that begins June 12 as group play, which will last two weeks, gets underway.
Here's the complete schedule for the group stage of the 2014 World Cup:
Group A
| June 12 | 4 p.m. | 9 p.m. | Brazil | Croatia |
| June 13 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Mexico | Cameroon |
| June 17 | 3 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Brazil | Mexico |
| June 18 | 3 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Croatia | Cameroon |
| June 23 | 4 p.m. | 9 p.m. | Cameroon | Brazil |
| June 23 | 4 p.m. | 9 p.m. | Croatia | Mexico |
Group B
| June 13 | 3 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Spain | Netherlands |
| June 13 | 6 p.m. | 11 p.m. | Chile | Australia |
| June 18 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Spain | Chile |
| June 18 | 6 p.m. | 11 p.m. | Netherlands | Australia |
| June 23 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Spain | Australia |
| June 23 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Netherlands | Chile |
Group C
| June 14 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Colombia | Greece |
| June 14 | 6 p.m. | 11 p.m. | Ivory Coast | Japan |
| June 19 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Colombia | Ivory Coast |
| June 19 | 6 p.m. | 11 p.m. | Greece | Japan |
| June 24 | 4 p.m. | 9 p.m. | Colombia | Japan |
| June 24 | 4 p.m. | 9 p.m. | Greece | Ivory Coast |
Group D
| June 14 | 3 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Uruguay | Costa Rica |
| June 14 | 6 p.m. | 11 p.m. | England | Italy |
| June 19 | 3 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Uruguay | England |
| June 20 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Costa Rica | Italy |
| June 24 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Italy | Uruguay |
| June 24 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Costa Rica | England |
Group E
| June 15 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Switzerland | Ecuador |
| June 15 | 3 p.m. | 8 p.m. | France | Honduras |
| June 20 | 3 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Switzerland | France |
| June 20 | 6 p.m. | 11 p.m. | Ecuador | Honduras |
| June 25 | 4 p.m. | 9 p.m. | Honduras | Switzerland |
| June 25 | 4 p.m. | 9 p.m. | Ecuador | France |
Group F
| June 15 | 6 p.m. | 11 p.m. | Argentina | Bosnia-Herzegovina |
| June 16 | 3 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Iran | Nigeria |
| June 21 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Argentina | Iran |
| June 21 | 6 p.m. | 11 p.m. | Bosnia-Herzegovina | Nigeria |
| June 25 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Nigeria | Argentina |
| June 25 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Bosnia-Herzegovina | Iran |
Group G
| June 16 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Germany | Portugal |
| June 16 | 6 p.m. | 11 p.m. | Ghana | United States |
| June 21 | 3 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Germany | Ghana |
| June 22 | 3 p.m. | 8 p.m. | Portugal | United States |
| June 26 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | United States | Germany |
| June 26 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Portugal | Ghana |
Group H
| June 17 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Belgium | Algeria |
| June 17 | 6 p.m. | 11 p.m. | Russia | Korea Republic |
| June 22 | 12 p.m. | 5 p.m. | Belgium | Russia |
| June 22 | 6 p.m. | 11 p.m. | Algeria | Korea Republic |
| June 26 | 4 p.m. | 9 p.m. | Korea Republic | Belgium |
| June 26 | 4 p.m. | 9 p.m. | Algeria | Russia |
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