Friday, 20 December 2013 - 13:06
Netherlands picks Rio de Janeiro as FIFA Cup Base
The Netherlands has selected Rio de Janeiro as a 2014 World Football Cup base, Daijiworld reports citing IANS news agency.
Rio de Janeiro / Flickr
However, the Ducth football team will not play any group match in the city.
The Netherlands is in Group B and Dutch team will open its campaign against world champions Spain in Salvador on June 13.
The World Cup will be held from June 12 through July 13 next year.