2014 FIFA WORLD CUP BRAZIL™ (JUNE 12-JULY 13)

It's everyone's game and CBC is inviting Canadians to be part of it. The beautiful game returns to

CBC/Radio-Canada with multi-platform coverage of 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ from June 12-July 13.

Scott Russell, Craig Forrest and Jon Collins will host the final match of each day's coverage as well as CBC's prime time coverage with in-depth analysis and highlights of the best moments from the day's action. CBC will also provide daytime pre- and post-game coverage from the studio with host Andi Petrillo and analysts Nigel Reed and Craig Forrest providing previews and immediate reaction to each day's matches. Canadian Women's National Team Coach, John Herdman, will join the daytime coverage in the second week of the tournament. In addition, CBC's Brenda Irving and David Amber will be on the ground in Brazil providing additional insight on the atmosphere in and around the host cities through broadcast and social media. For the first time, CBC will offer a two hour prime-time magazine show providing game highlights, analysis and in depth look of the tournament hosted by Scott Russell. Through agreements with Sportsnet, TLN, Fairchild /Talentvision and TVA, CBC/Radio-Canada has made

sure that Canadians will have unprecedented access - in multiple languages including English, French,

Mandarin, Cantonese, Italian and Spanish - to every minute of every game live on TV, online at

cbc.ca/fifaworldcup and through CBC's Brazil 2014 App for iOS and Android devices, available June 11. In

all, CBC will carry more than 230 hours of television coverage from 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.

CBC's best-in-class production, working alongside FIFA, will provide viewers with a multi-feed viewing

experience to provide a unique view of the games, the 12 cities in which the games are played and the

compelling storylines produced by the global event.

CBC's dedicated website, cbc.ca/fifaworldcup, will keep users updated on the latest news, notes and

highlights from each of the 32 teams, their players and their match-ups as well as overall tournament

broadcast schedules and more.

Canadians can interact with CBC throughout the tournament by following @cbcsports on Twitter and

using #CBCWorldCup. Leading up to and throughout FIFA World Cup™, fans are encouraged to show

their passion for the game by sharing photos and videos demonstrating what makes them Canada's

Super Fans using #SuperFan.

In addition, CBC is proud to partner with CIBC to bring Canadians CIBC Soccer Nation, a five-city viewing

party tour each weekend throughout FIFA World Cup™, bringing the beautiful game to audiences in

communities across the country. Mobile viewing parties will be hosted in Vancouver, Edmonton,

Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto. Additional information will be available at cbcsports.ca/soccernation in

the coming weeks.

BACKGROUNDER

We are now less than one week away from kick off at the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ on CBC.

Twelve host cities will stage 64 matches in the space of 32 days. From the Amazonian North to the

temperate South it is the largest logistical World Cup since USA ’94. All roads lead to Rio de Janeiro

where the World Cup champions will be crowned on Sunday, July 13.

CBC/Radio-Canada is the home of 2014 FIFA World Cup BrazilTM owning the broadcast rights to

the tournament with 70+ hours of prime time and 160+ hours off-prime time coverage.

All games will be carried live TV through CBC, Radio-Canada and our sub-licensee partners.

Broadcast partners and distributors in English and French carrying coverage of the event include:

Sportsnet, TVA Sports, TLN (Spanish & Italian), Fairchild TV (Mandarin & Cantonese)

All games will be available as live streams at cbcsports.ca.

Catch up on the day’s action with the ADIDAS PRIME TIME SHOW every night with host Scott

Russell (check local listings). Recaps & analysis of the best moments from the day’s games.

Action in Brazil is a +1 hour time difference ahead of the Eastern Time Zone.

Spain is the defending champion.

CBC’s mobile app (Android & iOS) will be available on June 11 with match schedules, highlights

and live streaming access.

Tournament dates: June 12 – July 13, 2013 inclusive.

OPENING CEREMONY - Thursday, June 12 at 2PM ET

A 30-day tournament taking place across twelve different venues & cities in Brazil.

cbc.ca/fifaworldcup will keep users updated on the latest news, notes and highlights

The current tournament format involves 32 teams divided into 8 groups competing for the title. The top two teams from each group advance to the Quarter-Finals

o Group A: Brazil, Croatia, Mexico, Cameroon o Group B: Spain, Netherlands, Chile, Australia o Group C: Colombia, Greece, Côte d'Ivoire, Japan o Group D: Uruguay, Costa Rica, England, Italy o Group E: Switzerland, Ecuador, France, Honduras o Group F: Argentina, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Iran, Nigeria o Group G: Germany, Portugal, Ghana, USA o Group H: Belgium, Algeria, Russia, Korea Republic

2014 FIFA WORLD CUP™ – Canadian Broadcast Schedule

Date Kick Off (ET) Game Venue Network Live Stream

Thu 12th June 4.00pm BRA v. CRO Sao Paulo CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Fri 13th June 12.00pm MEX v. CAM Natal CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Fri 13th June 3.00pm SPA v. NED Salvador CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Fri 13th June 6.00pm CHI v. AUS Cuiaba CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sat 14th June 12.00pm COL v. GRE Belo Horizonte CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sat 14th June 3.00pm URU v. CRC Fortaleza CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sat 14th June 6.00pm ENG v. ITA Manaus CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sat 14th June 9.00pm IVO v. JAP Recife CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sun 15th June 12.00pm SWI v. ECU Brasilia CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sun 15th June 3.00pm FRA v. HON Porto Alegre CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sun 15th June 6.00pm ARG v. BOS Rio de Janeiro CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Mon 16th June 12.00pm GER v. POR Salvador CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Mon 16th June 3.00pm IRA v. NIG Curitiba CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Mon 16th June 6.00pm GHA v. USA Natal CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Tue 17th June 12.00pm BEL v. ALG Belo Horizonte CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Tue 17th June 3.00pm BRA v. MEX Fortaleza CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Tue 17th June 6.00pm RUS v. KOR Cuiaba CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Wed 18th June 12.00pm AUS v. NED Porto Alegre CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Wed 18th June 3.00pm SPA v. CHI Rio De Janeiro CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Wed 18th June 6.00pm CAM v. CRO Manaus CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Thu 19th June 12.00pm COL v. IVO Brasilia CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Thu 19th June 3.00pm URU v. ENG Sao Paulo CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Thu 19th June 6.00pm JAP v. GRE Natal CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Fri 20th June 12.00pm ITA v. CRC Recife CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Fri 20th June 3.00pm SWI v. FRA Salvador CBC TV cbcsports.ca

2014 FIFA WORLD CUP™ – Canadian Broadcast Schedule continued

Date Kick Off (ET) Game Venue Network Live Stream

Fri 20th June 6.00pm HON v. ECU Curitiba CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sat 21st June 12.00pm ARG v. IRA Belo Horizonte CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sat 21st June 3.00pm GER v. GHA Fortaleza CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sat 21st June 6.00pm NIG v. BOS Cuiaba CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sun 22nd June 12.00pm BEL v. RUS Rio De Janeiro CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sun 22nd June 3.00pm KOR v. ALG Porto Alegre CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sun 22nd June 6.00pm USA v. POR Manaus CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Mon 23rd June 12.00pm NED v. CHI Sao Paulo CBC or SN cbcsports.ca

Mon 23rd June 12.00pm AUS v. SPA Curitiba CBC or SN cbcsports.ca

Mon 23rd June 4.00pm CAM v. BRA OR Brasilia CBC or SN cbcsports.ca

Mon 23rd June 4.00pm CRO v. MEX Recife CBC or SN cbcsports.ca

Tue 24th June 12.00pm ITA v. URU Natal CBC or SN cbcsports.ca

Tue 24th June 12.00pm CRC v. ENG Belo Horizonte CBC or SN cbcsports.ca

Tue 24th June 4.00pm JAP v. COL Cuiaba CBC or SN cbcsports.ca

Tue 24th June 4.00pm GRE v. IVO Fortaleza CBC or SN cbcsports.ca

Wed 25th June 12.00pm NIG v. ARG Porto Alegre CBC or SN cbcsports.ca

Wed 25th June 12.00pm BOS v. IRA Salvador CBC or SN cbcsports.ca

Wed 25th June 4.00pm HON v. SWI Manaus CBC or SN cbcsports.ca

Wed 25th June 4.00pm ECU v. FRA Rio De Janeiro CBC or SN cbcsports.ca

Thu 26th June 12.00pm POR v. GHA Brasilia CBC or SN cbcsports.ca

Thu 26th June 12.00pm USA v. GER Recife CBC or SN cbcsports.ca

Thu 26th June 4.00pm KOR v. BEL Sao Paulo CBC or SN cbcsports.ca

Thu 26th June 4.00pm ALG v. RUS Curitiba CBC or SN cbcsports.ca

Sat 28th June 12.00pm XXX v. XXX Belo Horizonte CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sat 28th June 4.00pm XXX v. XXX Rio De Janeiro CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sun 29th June 12.00pm XXX v. XXX Fortaleza CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sun 29th June 4.00pm XXX v. XXX Recife CBC TV cbcsports.ca

2014 FIFA WORLD CUP™ – Canadian Broadcast Schedule continued

Date Kick Off (ET) Game Venue Network Live Stream

Mon 30th June 12.00pm XXX v. XXX Brasilia CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Mon 30th June 4.00pm XXX v. XXX Porto Alegre CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Tue 1st July 12.00pm XXX v. XXX Sao Paulo CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Tue 1st July 4.00pm XXX v. XXX Salvador CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Fri 4th July 12.00pm XXX v. XXX Rio De Janeiro CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Fri 4th July 4.00pm XXX v. XXX Fortaleza CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sat 5th July 12.00pm XXX v. XXX Brasilia CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sat 5th July 4.00pm XXX v. XXX Salvador CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Tue 8th July 4.00pm XXX v. XXX Belo Horizonte CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Wed 9th July 4.00pm XXX v. XXX Sao Paulo CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sat 12th July 4.00pm XXX v. XXX Brasilia CBC TV cbcsports.ca

Sun 13th July 3.00pm XXX v. XXX Rio De Janeiro CBC TV cbcsports.ca

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE

JUNE 12 Opening Ceremony / Group Stage Starts

JUNE 28 Round of 16 Starts

JULY 4 Quarter-Finals Start

JULY 8 Semifinals Start

JULY 12 Third place game

JULY 13 Championship game

EVENT FACTS

The FIFA World Cup™ is the biggest TV sports event in the world. The 2010 FIFA World Cup South

Africa™ reached 3.2 billion individuals all over the world, representing 46% of the global population.

173,850 - Record match attendance at a FIFA World Cup™.

The all-time record match attendance was recorded at the Maracana stadium in 1950 when host Brazil

was defeated by Uruguay.

FIFA WORLD CUP™ HOST CITIES

From the Amazon basin in the north to the banks of the River Guaiba in the south and across two time

zones, 12 stadiums across Brazil will play host to matches.

BELO HORIZONTE

BRASILIA

CUIABA

CURITIBA

FORTALEZA

MANAUS

NATAL

PORTO ALEGRE

RECIFE

RIO DE JANEIRO

SALVADOR

SAO PAULO

BY THE NUMBERS – FIFA WORLD CUP™ Records at a Glance

Most World Cup wins: 5 - BRAZIL (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994, 2002)

Most World Cup Finals: 7 – BRAZIL (5 wins, 2 r/up); GERMANY (3 wins, 4 r/up)

World Cup hosts/Champions 6 – URU 1930; ITA ’34; ENG ’66; GER ’74; ARG ’78; FRA ‘98

Most World Cup Goals: 15 - RONALDO (Brazil) 1998-2006

Most Goals in a World Cup tournament: 13 – Just FONTAINE (France) 1958

Most Goals in a single World Cup match: 5 – Oleg SALENKO (Russia v. Cameroon, 1994)

Biggest score in a World Cup match: 12 – Austria 7-5 Switzerland (1954)

Biggest win in a World Cup match: Hungary 10-1 El Salvador (1982)

Biggest win in a World Cup Final: Brazil 5-2 Sweden (1958)

Most World Cup winner’s medals: 3 – PELE (Brazil) 1958, 1962, and 1970

Most matches (team): 99 – GERMANY (W60-L20-T19)

Most matches won (team): 67 – BRAZIL (of 97 matches – 67-15-15)

Most matches played (player): 25 – Lothar MATTHAUS (Germany 1982-98)

Oldest Player in a World Cup match: Roger MILLA (42 years 39 days) – Cameroon, 1994

Youngest Player in a World Cup match: Norman WHITESIDE (17 years 41 days) – N. Ireland 1982

Youngest scorer in a World Cup match: Pele (17 years 239 days) – Brazil vs. Wales 1958

Fastest Goal in a World Cup match: 10.89 seconds – Hakan SUKUR (Turkey, 2002)

Fastest Yellow Card: 4 players shown Yellow card in 1st minute

Fastest Red Card: 56 seconds – Jose BATISTA (Uruguay v Scotland 1986)

BRAZIL FACTS

World’s 5th largest country

World’s 5th largest population

Occupies 47% of South America’s landmass

Brazil borders 9 South American countries

World’s 7th largest economy

World’s 4th largest car market

World’s largest coffee producer/exporter

Portuguese is the official language

Brasilia is the Federal Capital of Brazil

The real is Brazil’s currency

There are two time zones in Brazil

Dilma Rousseff is Brazil’s first woman President

Canadians can interact with CBC throughout the tournament by following @cbcsports on Twitter and

using #CBCWorldCup.

SUPERFAN

Leading up to and throughout FIFA World Cup™, fans are encouraged to show their passion for the game

by sharing photos and videos demonstrating what makes them Canada’s Super Fans using #SuperFan.

LIST OF PLAYERS ON TWITTER:

https://twitter.com/TwitterSports/fifa-wc-2014-players/members

LIST OF TEAMS ON TWITTER:

https://twitter.com/TwitterSports/fifa-wc-2014-players/members

Use #CBCWorldCup

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