FIFA World Cup 2014, the biggest football spectacle on earth, is only a day away and all eyes are on the kickoff in Brazil. Watching your favorite football teams and players live in the South American paradise is a luxury most of us cannot afford, but screaming ‘Goal’ at the top of your lungs while witnessing action from a cable box has its perks as well. Fans who can’t possibly miss the action have marked their calendars, planned weekend parties, and are ready with their newly purchased World Cup goodies. But those who are yet to catch up need not worry. In this article, we will cover the best apps for keeping track of all the action taking place in the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
Never miss a moment with the FIFA app
The official FIFA app for Android has everything that you need to track scores and happenings during the upcoming World Cup. The developers call it “the most comprehensive football app on the planet to unlock the world of football.” That’s why this app gets the pole position in our list. Football fever is gripping everybody and staying updated on team news, score sheets, and match trivia is the 'in' thing this summer. The FIFA app lets you personalize the World Cup experience and makes sure you never miss the kick-off, goals, red cards or the final whistle.
Follow live action, highlights, and match analysis with ESPN’s World Cup app
The ESPN FC Soccer & World Cup mobile app promises to provide the best coverage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup. ESPN is the official FIFA US broadcaster and will show live match videos, goal replays, and key highlights, besides allowing users to access their favorite football moments and commentary, post-match. Further, this fantastic app will feature reactions and expert analyses of the matches through Gabriele Marcotti, Sid Lowe, Jeff Carlisle, Raphael Honigstein, and Men in Blazers, among others.
Onefootball Brasil – World Cup
Onefootball Brasil World Cup is another app exclusively developed for more detailed coverage, including the latest breaking news and real-time stats. As an admirer of the original Onefootball app, I have to say that I’m impressed with this special World Cup application. It puts everything on the table, such as real-time live action match ticker, providing minute-by-minute commentary of the game. With this app, you will have access to the latest team updates, match schedules, expert commentary, and result analysis; plus, you can get customized notifications. My favorite part is the kick-off ticker and the match alert option. Moreover, you can access pre- and post-match Press conferences, interviews of your favorite players, and plenty of other off-the-field action.
Don’t just watch, score goals as well with the EA SPORTS FIFA 14 game
One of my favorite Android gaming apps, the EA SPORTS FIFA 14 is a must-have if you are a football nut. There are plenty of football fans whose favorite national teams have failed to qualify for the World Cup and they will miss out on all the action about to take place in Brazil. However, the FIFA 14 offers a fantastic mobile gaming experience, especially when you want to vent out your frustration when your favorite team isn’t performing well or when you want to relive the glorious moments.
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