By Nicole Nguyen, Pop Sugar
Bust out those vuvuzelas — the FIFA 2014 World Cup in Brazil is nearly under way! If you’re not excited about all the “GOOOALLLLLSSSSSSS” in your future yet, then maybe these apps and websites will help get you prepped for soccer season. No matter what team you’re rooting for, there will be something to cheer about (like all those studs on the field). Fútbol fans, feel like you’re a part of the action, and don’t miss a single score with these fun bits around the web.
FIFA World Cup 2014 mascot Fuleco, is pictureby the Christ the redeemer statue whilst on tour around Rio on June 26, 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Stuart Franklin – FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)
1 Use Google Maps.
If you haven’t already packed your bags for Brazil, it’s probably already too late. But thanks to Google Maps Street View, you can get up close and personal with all 12 stadiums. You can also walk down the iconic painted streets, a Brazilian tournament tradition, like the one you see here. It feels like you’re there — almost.
If the fútbol festivities make you a bit nostalgic, rewind time to the World Cup in South Africa four years ago.
2 Don’t miss a goal — even when you’re at work.
ESPN’s official FC Soccer and World Cup apps for Android and iOS (free) keep fans in tune with the latest highlights, scores, and news on the go. As the exclusive FIFA official US broadcaster, ESPN is offering live match video highlights.
The WatchESPN app for iOS and Android (free) will live stream all 64 matches on mobile devices — but you’ll need a cable, satellite, or cable TV subscription.
3 Get to know a different team from around the world.
The official FIFATV YouTube channel is your introduction to teams you might not know — but should — like Belgium and Colombia. “Stars of the Future” is a video series that takes a closer look at the sport’s up-and-comers, a good place to start so you can keep your eye on their progress throughout the Cup!
Read the full article by Nicole Nguyen from Pop Sugar.
